Encouraging teachers to move to anything new system can be a difficult and frustrating task. This is especially true when migrating from a traditional Microsoft setting to a Google Apps for Education environment. However there are a few guidelines and suggestions below that can help simplify the process and increase buy-in from your staff.
- Create support forms using Google Forms that can help teachers get the supplies and equipment they need efficiently
- Create tutorials and a FAQ section on a Google site that help answer common questions and concerns
- Show your teachers that Google Apps can be used from anywhere and pretty much any device
- Show your teachers how easy collaboration is using Google Apps
- Show your teachers how easy it is to go paperless with Google Classroom
- Remind your teachers that everything is always saved when using Google Apps
- You can even revert back to earlier versions of a document
- Finally, encourage your administration to solely use Google for emails and Agendas
- This is much simpler than requiring your teachers to check multiple emails and services
