The Department of Education (DepEd) is taking a major step forward in modernizing its operations by deploying one million “Google Workspace for Education Plus” accounts for its educators and staff. This initiative will enhance efficiency, collaboration, and communication across the department, ultimately benefiting the nation’s public school students.
This strategic move provides DepEd teachers and personnel with access to Google Workspace for Education Plus, a robust suite of cloud-based tools designed to streamline workflows and foster seamless collaboration.
Google Workspace for Education Plus enhances and enriches the capacity of online learning for Filipino students. The suite powers digital worksheets for subjects such as math and English, and stimulates original thinking with improved originality reports that detect plagiarism across billions of webpages and over 40 million books.
Teachers will also be able to conduct classes from anywhere with Google Meet, while having the flexibility to adjust their teaching with real-time visibility and analysis of classes and students’ performance.
The Google Workspace for Education Plus solution includes core communication and productivity tools such as Gmail, Classroom, Meet, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, and Assignments. In addition, it offers increased Drive capacity for efficient file management and access to Google’s AI-powered assistant, Gemini, for innovative learning experiences. Google Workspace for Education Plus also includes advanced security features to protect teachers and students from digital threats.
This deployment marks a significant upgrade from DepEd’s previous use of Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals since 2012, which offered a foundational set of education and learning tools. This transition underscores DepEd’s commitment to equipping its educators with modern technology to excel.
Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara said, “Empowering our educators involves fostering a culture of innovation and providing the right tools. By equipping our teachers and staff with advanced digital capabilities, we’re laying the groundwork for critical thinking, collaboration, efficiency, and creativity in our schools. We extend our sincere thanks to Google for taking us to the forefront of educational innovation.”
Google for Education Head of APAC and EMEA Colin Marson said, “Education is the cornerstone of individual potential, economic growth, and a more equitable society. Google is committed to scaling Google Workspace for Education in classrooms, empowering educators with user-friendly and secure tools that help students reach their full capabilities. We’re honored to collaborate with the Department of Education, supporting their mission of educational innovation.”
Innove Communications, Inc (Globe) also plays a key role in this partnership as a Google Workspace reseller in the Philippines.
To learn more about Google Workspace for Education, please visit the official site at https://edu.google.com/.