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author | Dirk Dougherty <ddougherty@google.com> | 2013-06-24 01:30:58 -0700 |
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committer | Android Git Automerger <android-git-automerger@android.com> | 2013-06-24 01:30:58 -0700 |
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am 8451fc4f: Doc change: edits to education opt-in docs.
* commit '8451fc4f8660842b21e4ed3bddaedb0eb9490855':
Doc change: edits to education opt-in docs.
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-rw-r--r-- | docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/start.jd | 38 |
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diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/guidelines.jd b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/guidelines.jd index 820cb17..c1d3065 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/guidelines.jd +++ b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/guidelines.jd @@ -107,13 +107,6 @@ purchases are blocked on Google Play for Education tablets at this time.</p> </li> </ul> -<p>We discourage the use of ads within apps included in Google Play for Education. -While ads are allowed, please note that the Google Play for Education site will -flag apps that display ads, so educators can choose use apps that are ad-free. -Similarly, we also discourage any UI within your app that exposes in-app purchase -to students. <!--Please note that we may block access to in-app purchases on student -tablets.--></p> - <h2 id="approved">Educational Value</h2> @@ -170,8 +163,8 @@ and teachers to enjoy.</p> <li>Meet Core app quality guidelines <ul> <li>Follow <a - href="{@docRoot}design/index.html">Android Design Guidelines</a>. - Pay special attention to the sections on <a href="{@docRoot}design/patterns/actionbar.html">Action + href="{@docRoot}design/index.html">Android Design Guidelines</a>. Pay special + attention to the sections on <a href="{@docRoot}design/patterns/actionbar.html">Action Bar</a>, <a href="{@docRoot}design/patterns/navigation.html">Navigation</a> and <a href="{@docRoot}design/patterns/pure-android.html">Pure Android</a>.</li> <li>Test your apps against the <a href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/quality/core.html">Core @@ -183,15 +176,16 @@ and teachers to enjoy.</p> <li>Follow our best practices for tablet app development</li> <li>Review the <a href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/quality/tablet.html">Tablet App Quality Checklist</a> and <a - href="http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2012/11/designing-for-tablets-were-here-to-help.html" target="_android">blog post on designing for tablets</a></li> + href="http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2012/11/designing-for-tablets-were-here-to-help.html" + target="_android">blog post on designing for tablets</a></li> <li>Check your Optimization Tips in the Google Play Developer Console (if you've already uploaded your app)</li> </ul> <li>Strive for simplicity and highest usability for students <ul> <li>Design your app so that teachers and students can use all capabilities of - your app without - having to sign-in to multiple accounts and remember multiple passwords.</li> + your app without having to sign-in to multiple accounts and remember + multiple passwords.</li> <li>Every student or teacher using a Google Play for Education tablet will already be signed in with a Google account on the device. You can take advantage of that to provide a simple, seamless sign-in experience in your app. A recommended approach is to use @@ -216,10 +210,11 @@ Google Play for Education.</p> <h3 id="devices">Android tablets</h3> -<p>Google Play for Education uses primarily Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 devices, so -your testing can focus on those specific hardware devices. You can purchase the -devices from <a href="https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_7_16gb" target="_android">Google Play</a> and other stores. Although testing on Nexus -devices is preferred, you can test on other 7-inch or 10-inch tablets or virtual +<p>Google Play for Education uses primarily Nexus 7 devices, so +your testing can focus on that specific hardware device. You can purchase the +device from <a href="https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_7_16gb" +target="_android">Google Play</a> and other stores. Although testing on Nexus +devices is preferred, you can test on other 7-inch (or 10-inch) tablets or virtual devices if you don't have access to Nexus devices.</p> <h3 id="conditions">Test conditions</h3> diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/start.jd b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/start.jd index 67055ba..419d5ea 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/start.jd +++ b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/start.jd @@ -228,26 +228,26 @@ appeal process and links in the weeks to come.</p> available, but will be available soon.</p> -<h2 id="program">Google Play for Education Pilot Program</h2> +<h2 id="program">Including Your Apps in the Pilot Program</h2> -<p>Leading up to the full launch in Fall 2013, Google Play for Education will be -available to participating schools across the United States as part of a pilot -program. Educators in participating schools can browse for apps and purchase -them in bulk, then deploy them instantly to teacher and student devices. </p> - -<h3 id="pilot-apps">Including your apps in the pilot</h3> +<p>Leading up to the Fall 2013 launch, the Google Play for Education team is +conducting an extensive series of pilots that include schools and students across +the United States. Educators in participating schools can browse for apps and +purchase them in bulk, then deploy them instantly to teacher and student +devices. </p> +<h3 id="pilot">Early opt-in and publishing</h3> <p>As an app developer, you can take part in the pilot program, getting your app into the hands of schools and key influencers in the education technology -community. It's a great way to get early feedback on your educational app. To -offer your app in the pilot program, just prepare the app, ensure that it meets the -<a href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/edu/guidelines.html">Guidelines for -Apps</a>, and then opt-in to Google Play for Education, as described above. </p> +community. It's a great way to get early feedback on your educational app. </p> -<p>Once your app is approved during review by our third-party educator network, -it will be made available to educators in the pilot program right away. Note -that, during the pilot program, the review and approval process may take longer -than usual.</p> +<p>To offer your app in the pilot program, prepare the app and ensure that it meets +the <a href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/edu/guidelines.html">Guidelines +for Apps</a>. Then opt-in to Google Play for Education and publish as soon +as you are ready. Once your app is approved during review by our third-party +educator network, it will be made available to educators in the pilot program +right away. Note that during the pilot program, the review and approval process +may take longer than usual.</p> <h3 id="launch">Full launch to US schools</h3> <p>The initial launch of Google Play for Education is planned for Fall 2013. The @@ -255,4 +255,10 @@ pilot program and full launch will include schools in the United States only, with support for schools in other countries to follow. </p> <p>At this time, you should include your app in Google Play for Education only -if it is targeting the US K-12 market. </p>
\ No newline at end of file +if it is targeting the US K-12 market. </p> + +<h3 id="more">More information</h3> + +<p>If you'd like to be notified by email of the latest information about Google Play +for Education, visit the <a href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/edu/contact.html"> +Sign Up</a> page and fill out the form. </p>
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