At RGT Consultants, we work closely with schools to optimize their Google Workspace environment, ensuring they get the most out of their investment. One of the most common questions we get is: Should we upgrade from Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals to Education Plus?
The answer is a resounding yes, especially for schools looking to enhance the teaching experience and security of their digital learning environment. Here’s why Education Plus is a game-changer.
Enhanced Teaching & Learning Experience
- Advanced Google Meet Features for Better Engagement
- Education Plus allows up to 1,000 participants in a Google Meet session (compared to 100 in Fundamentals).
- Features like attendance tracking, live streaming, Q&A, polls, and breakout rooms create a more interactive learning experience.
- Classroom Add-Ons & Seamless Integration
- Teachers can integrate tools like Pear Deck, Kahoot!, and Edpuzzle directly into Google Classroom, reducing administrative work and improving lesson delivery.
- Unlimited Originality Reports & Cross-Domain Plagiarism Detection
- Unlike Fundamentals, which limits originality reports to five per student, Education Plus provides unlimited reports.
- Schools can also compare student submissions across domains, helping to maintain academic integrity.
Enhanced Security & Administration
- The Cost of Inadequate Security in Schools
- A study by EdTech Magazine found that 82% of reporting K-12 schools experienced cyber threat impacts, leading to downtime, financial loss, and data breaches.
- According to K12 Security Information Exchange (K12 SIX), there has been a 393% increase in the number of ransomware attacks on K-12 schools in recent years.
- Advanced Security Controls with Education Plus
- Education Plus includes Security Center, which provides detailed threat analytics, security dashboards, and proactive alerts for phishing and malware threats.
- With automated security insights, IT teams can identify and mitigate risks before they become major problems.
- Enhanced Device and User Management
- Admins gain greater visibility into device and account activity, allowing them to enforce security policies effectively.
- Features like automated user suspension for compromised accounts reduce the risk of data breaches.
- Zero Trust Security with Context-Aware Access
- Education Plus enables context-aware access, ensuring students and staff can only log in under predefined security conditions (e.g., from specific locations or devices).
- This prevents unauthorized access and enhances data protection.
Final Verdict: Is It Worth the Upgrade?
Absolutely! Google Workspace for Education Plus empowers schools with tools that improve both teaching and security. If your institution relies on Google for learning and collaboration, this upgrade is well worth considering.
At RGT Consultants, we help schools assess their current setup and guide them through the transition to Education Plus. Interested in upgrading? Contact us today to learn how we can help!
📩 Email us at Google@rgtconsultants.com for more details!
