Google Apps Update Alert!

Create, edit, and grade assignments on the go with new Classroom mobile app features Posted: 06 May 2015 09:57 AM PDT In January, we launched a Classroom mobile app for iOS and Android, because we knew that students were increasingly relying on mobile devices to get homework done on the go. That app has now been downloaded more than 2.5 million times. This functionality isn’t just useful for students, however. We’ve heard from teachers that they also want to be able to keep track of their classes no matter where they are or what device they’re on. Today, we’re making that even easier with several new features. Teachers can now: Create and edit assignments on the go, make copies of attachments, and attach new photos to assignments.  Grade assignments from their phones or tablets, and add private comments for students. Snap pictures to create assignments, so whiteboard photos and class notes can be posted to the stream for students who are absent and/or assigned to the class for a deeper dive. Release track: Rapid release and Scheduled release More information: Help Center: Get the classroom app Google for Education blog post Note: all launches are applicable to all Google Apps editions unless otherwise noted Launch release calendar Get these product update alerts by email Subscribe to the RSS feed of these updates

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Introducing Google+ Collections, a new way to group posts by topic Posted: 04 May 2015 12:38 PM PDT Today, we’re announcing Google+ Collections, a new way to group posts by topic. Every collection is a focused set of posts on a particular topic, providing an easy way for people using Google+ to organize their interests and focus areas. For Google Apps customers, collections could be used for communicating to a project team or organizing an event, allowing followers to easily access all relevant posts in one location. Each collection can be shared publicly, privately, or with a custom set of people. Once you create your first collection, your profile will display a new tab where other people can find and follow your collections. Posts in collections you follow will appear in your Home stream, with a link to easily jump right into the collection so you can get to similar content from that author. Collections is available on Android and the web starting today, with iOS coming later. Release track: Rapid release and Scheduled release For more information: Help Center Get the latest Google+ Android app on Google Play Google+ announcement Note: all launches are applicable to all Google Apps editions unless otherwise noted