QR code Camera issue?
We use Classlink QR codes for some users their devices come up to this screen (pic) on some now we're seeing this "Front Camera (0c45) and half the image cut out. We haven't changed anything has anyone esle seen this?
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iPad MDM Issue
I have been playing with the iPad MDM in the admin console. One issue that I have come across that could be a non negotiable is as followsWe force install Google Device Policy and log in with the desired user to create the managed iPad.We then push o...
Working from Home
Hello,We have a number of teachers who want to use their own devices while working from home.They have school-issued chromebooks but want to use their own devices.Two questions:Is there some google documentation about why it is best to use a school-i...
Chrome Action Rule to Block Copy/Paste Not Working
I created a rule to restrict copying and pasting from AI into Google Drive. I can see that the devices are picking up the rule, but it's not working because they can still copy and paste. I selected the student OU, my trigger is user copies and past...
Orphaned Google Classrooms
From an external forum:"I have inherited a Google District that the previous IT deleted accounts rather than suspend accounts when a teacher or staff member left." I have dozens of orphaned Google Classrooms and no accounts to reactivate to archive t...
API controls, Trust internal apps and Apps Script
Hi all! I made a fun discovery today. When we went over our 3rd Party API controls in advance of Oct 23 of 2023 change, I either missed this "Trust internal apps" under the Internal apps section of the API controls or it didn't exist at that time. On...
Conferences or Meetups
Hello!A little over a year ago, I posted a topic wondering about Meetups or Conferences. I only got one response (which I used that advice to go to Google Cloud Next this past April!) However, I know this community has grown since that time, so I th...
Auto assigning Workspace licenses question
Hello!I have certain student OU's set to auto-assign our Google Workspace for Education Plus licenses. No problem there. Students are auto-assigned licenses when created or added to said OU's.Should licenses be auto-REMOVED if students are taken OUT...
"Wider Reports" extension
I wrote and published this extension. It will adjust the width of reports you reach off the Google Admin Console Security Center Dashboard as well as the reports in the Investigation Tool. You can see before and after screenshots on the extension pag...
find application versions installed on chromebooks
I was wondering if there is a way through investigation tool, or other means (Gam, Big query, etc) to check across all our chromebooks we manage via Google Admin console, and get a list of all chromebooks that have a specific app installed and what v...
Tardy/Check in Receipt Printer
Greetings all,One of our front offices was wanting to try and streamline their tardy process. Turns out our SIS (Synergy) has a self service app for it though it looks like we're effectively forced to use an iPad as ChromeOS still doesn't support And...
Resolved! Google Docs/Sheets renaming issue
So the issue we are having is after you create a google doc or sheet and you go to rename it to something different it reverts back to the original name. (Using Chrome) For example you create a google doc called: Training and then you go and rename ...
Scan all Google Drives to find PII - EDU Fundamentals
Is there a way to scan all google drives and find any PII (birthdays etc)? We're on edu fundamentals and I was asked if this is possible.
Chromebook - adding a language as a Bulk action form the Admin Console
Dear Admins,I've been asked whether the Workspace Admin can add a new language, other than English, to all learners' Chromebooks via a bulk action from the admin console, or if each language must be added manually.Any thoughts on this?Thanks!
Issues with Gradebook connector, linked classes, and Powerschool?
I'm having to have my teachers manually unlink and relink all their google classrooms to get them to work with PS. They all showed linked when they first went through all the setup steps.Did anyone else have this happen?
Good practice structure for a school
Hi all,Joanne here from Dubai. New to the role. Does anyone have a suggested 'best practice' structure for a school's Google environment? I need to reengineer ours so interested to know how schools have their set up.Thanks
Feedback from Districts Using Gemini?
Are there any districts here using Gemini with staff (or students age 13+)? What has the experience been like so far?We (6,000 student K-8 district) are considering it, but wanted to get some feedback from anyone already venturing down that path.Than...
downgrade Workspace edition?
If a school has Workspace Fundamentals and they upgrade to Education Plus, what happens if, after a year, they decide it is not worth the cost and downgrade back to the free version? What are some considerations when downgrading? Obviously, they wo...
Intermittent Connection Errors in Chrome OS 130?
Hi there. We've received some reports today of students not being able to continue working in a particular software program (i-Ready). The vendor support just mentioned the following:We are aware of an issue with this month's Google Chrome OS 130 r...
[Update!] Education Navigator now available in 18 languages
Dear Admins! Have you seen the Education Navigator? The Google for Education team is excited to share that Education Navigator is now available in 18 languages. You can now find free of charge resources on Google for Education tools like Google Cla...
Resolved! ❓ PD for GEAG Members ❓
If Google for Education were to provide a full day workshop for GEAG members, what topics of professional development opportunities would be most helpful to you in your role?
Looker Studio -adding data sources
I am trying to help out our data person whom uses Looker Studio all day everyday for her job and is now having issues on her account. If anyone can give me ideas of how to help her it would be great. -Nadine Gilkison Google Super Admin I use a progr...
Defender for Cloud Apps
Does anyone have any experience using microsoft defender for cloud apps in your google workspace? Things you like, things you hate, giant red flags?
Resolved! GCDS started failing with precondition failure error in logs
1) is gcds officially supported via Google support? If so, I'll open a case with them2) The error I receive when trying to add users from AD to Google groups (has been working for several weeks) is below. I am not sure if something changed with the A...
multiple desks on chromebooks
Hello. Do we have a way to prevent students from opening multiple different "desks" on chromebooks?I get the idea of what they are used for, but some students are maxing out to 7 desks, and then opening dozens of tabs each.Just curious.
2025 Community Content Request
We're gearing up to plan amazing content for 2025! To make sure it truly benefits this community, we need your input. A big thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts on professional development topics last month. We're taking those ideas seriousl...
Base64/UTF encoding of From in email header
We just got an user impersonated email from a consumer gmail. Wondering if anyone has seen where they use an encoding of the From header as shown below. Google shows this as "From: Impersonated User <[email protected]>"This is completely new to me, an...
Problems with SIS Sync of grades from Google Classroom to Infinite Campus
Has anyone had any problems with the exporting of grades from Google Classroom to Infinite Campus. Specifically, the visuals in Google Classroom incorrectly suggest that you need to export all assignments and grades when that is not the case. In addi...
Extension Recommendation for Google Docs Dark Mode
Is there an extension that works best for allowing end users to switch Google Docs, Sheets, etc, into dark mode? I want to avoid letting any risky options come up, and I feel this group would be the best option to ask about.
AI
What do you know about Pi AI? Pro/Con--is it appropriate for school use including student use?
