Google for Education

At one point or another, most of us have probably used Google as a search engine. Many people even use it as a verb: "I'm going to Google how to (fill-in-the-blank)." There is a whole other side to Google that many do not know about and that is Google for Education. This post will focus on accessing the Google accounts that everyone has through the district and will give some brief information on how this account can be helpful to teachers. Future posts will detail the apps that are available through Google for Education.


To log into your SMASD Google account:

1. Go to https://www.google.com/ 

2. Click on the blue sign-in button at the top right corner of the screen as seen below:

3. Most accounts are set up as firstinitiallastname@smdutch.net (example avollmer@smdutch.net). Passwords are whatever you created.

4. If you try to log in and it tells you that there is no account set up, and you would like to have one, please e-mail one of the tech coaches. If you know you have an account, but can't remember the password, we can help with that too!

5. If it is the first time you are logging into your smdutch.net account, you will need to agree to the terms of service for the account and click the "I accept" button. You may also change your password after that.

Ok, I'm in...now what???

Click on the Google Apps button at the top right of your screen:

You'll be able to click on and use the productivity tools available through Google for Education:

App Overview

Students have accounts too, so this is a great way to have them submit projects to you and to collaborate with others!

Stay tuned for future posts on more detailed ways you can use Google Apps for Education in your classroom!

Again, if you need help setting up an account and/or have any questions, please email a tech coach or comment below!