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The Google EDU Update

📨 Google Admin Weekly: Your Google Admin reports are failing you!

Published 14 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

The Google Admin console has many helpful reports that provide insight into what’s going on on your domain. Strangely, most of these reports are DISABLED by default.

The video below will walk you through the process of enabling key policies that will begin collecting useful data on your devices, user activity, and district data.

👉 Don't wait for an incident to realize you're missing crucial information.

💻 Professional Development for teachers

For the past 12 years I have been helping schools from across the world use technology in meaningful ways. I would love to visit your school to provide fun, engaging PD for your teachers.

​My most popular workshops:​

  • AI for teachers
  • Using AI with students
  • Chromebook creativity studio
  • ⭐ Advanced teaching tools with Google EDU Plus
  • ⭐ Google Workspace training for non-instructional staff

My schedule for late July and August is starting to fill up! Get in touch to schedule an in-person OR virtual workshop! For pricing and availability, please complete the form linked below.
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Upcoming Events for IT Administrators

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Regards,

John R. Sowash

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