Google Workspace for Education is a cloud-based platform that offers a full line of on-line tools such as Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides that allow students and teachers to easily communicate electronically, collaborate with each other and safely store their content in the cloud.
The RIH District has been using Google Workspace (formerly Google G-Suite) since 2011. It will be the primary collaboration platform for the district going forward.
An account for every active student should already been established: https://accounts.google.com
Here are some helpful tips:
IMPORTANT TIP:
Students are encouraged to use Google Drive so that files are backed up in the cloud and could be retrieved in the unlikely event of a major failure with the laptop. See "Using Google Drive for Desktop" for additional details.