July 19, 2010
The Sage School has "Gone Google"
While many teachers struggle to get their kids’ heads out of the clouds, The Sage School is making it easier for their students to get there. By partnering with Google Apps for Education, the independent K-8 school has given its community access to a powerful suite of productivity and communication tools that exist entirely online—within the “digital cloud.”
“Cloud computing means students, faculty, and staff can connect and engage in collaborative projects from anywhere at any time,” says the school’s Director of Technology, Jorge Vega. “If they’ve got access to the Internet, they’ve got access to Sage.”
Forward thinking institutions, from The Sage School to Brown University, have recently joined the ranks of more than 1.5 million educational, business, and non-profit organizations who have also “Gone Google.” While many have cited the cost benefits (Google Apps is completely free for schools and non-profits) and the ease of implementation, the deciding factor for Sage’s Head of School, Tim Monroe, was how perfectly it fit with the school’s mission. “Sage is committed to serving the needs of academically advanced students,” says Monroe. “With Google Apps, our classrooms can connect with each other but, more importantly, our classrooms can connect with the world. This allows our students to continue exploring a topic on their own, or with faculty guidance, or even with their peers in a safe and exciting way.”
The Sage School invites anyone who is interested in learning more about their recent implementation of Google Apps for Education to contact them via their website. Further information regarding the school, admission tours, and Summer Sage is available through the Admission Office.
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