UD Supported Collaboration Tools
Google Apps for Education
| General Description | Includes Google Docs and Google Sites. Google Docs allow for file storage and sharing. Google Sites allows for a collaborative workspace using site templates and and tools. | |
| URL | http://gdocs.udel.edu (Google Docs) or http://gsites.udel.edu (Google Sites) | |
| Who can access | All UD faculty, staff, and students have a GoogleApps account. Files can be shared with external clients. | |
| How to access | Web Based | |
| Offered as UD Service | Yes, but served from Google servers not from servers on UD campus network. | |
| Intended Audience | Private, shared, and public. | |
| File Size Limits | Varies | |
| Space Limit |
Varies based on document type for Google Docs. See
http://docs.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=37603. Unlimited space for Google Sites. See http://www.google.com/support/a/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=90917 |
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| Cost | Free | |
| File Recovery | No. | |
| Versioning | Yes. Can view document revision history and revert to previous versions. | |
| Secure File Transfer | HTTPS | |
| File Encryption | No | |
| Mobile Device Access | Yes | |
| Real Time Collaboration | Yes | |
| File Synchronization | No | |
| How to request access | UD faculty, staff, and students have GoogleApps accounts. Others can be added using their GMail accounts. | |
| Available Tools |
Google Docs: shared documents, spreadsheets, presentations,
drawings, and forms.
Google Sites: Calendar, discussion boards, wiki, more. |
