G Suite for Education
Introduction to G Suite for Education
It is a set of services that Google provides for educational institutions and that lets users comprehensively use functions such as Email, Calendar, Chat, and Online Storage.
It differs from services that Google provides for general users, but the layout of the screen and the way the functions are used are the same.
Please see the page, Education Services, for details of the services.
Advantages
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In addition to the email function, it has a collaboration function that integrates Calendar (scheduler), Drive (online storage) etc.
Examples: You can share large volume files with other people online.-
You can also read or edit files in various formats on your browser.
You can share and export or import schedules.
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You can also read or edit files in various formats on your browser.
- Unlimited storage is available for each user.
- You can also use machine translation compatible with the languages of more than fifty countries.
Reliability and Security
- Google operates one of the best security measures in the world. For details, please see Security and Privacy.
- With G Suite for Education（formerly Google Apps for Education), all data belongs to Keio University or to individual users. Google will never check its contents or use it for advertising purposes.
- When you cancel your account, all your data will be erased from Google servers.
Services of G Suite for Education
The following services can be used.
| Service | Outline | Reference URL |
|---|---|---|
| Sending and receiving emails | Gmail help center | |
| Groups | Creating mailing lists and discussion groups | Google Groups Help Center |
| Drive | Preparing and sharing documents etc. on line | Google Drive Help Center |
| Calendar | Organizing and sharing schedules | Google Calendar Help Center |
| Contacts | Managing email address and other personal information | Contact the Gmail Help Center |
Precautions for the use of Google Additional Services
ITC provides some Google Additional Services (e.g. Google Takeout, Google Maps etc.) via keio.jp authentication.
These types of services are subject to the same policies as "Google Terms of Service" (not for "G Suite").
Please check the following pages carefully before using them.
Google Terms of Service
Using Google Maps, Google Earth and Street View
Last-Modified: March 5, 2020
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