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author | Robert Ly <robertly@google.com> | 2014-09-12 10:19:40 -0700 |
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docs: edu changes for launch
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diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/start.jd b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/start.jd index 067a15f..3c3a175 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/start.jd +++ b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/start.jd @@ -9,27 +9,23 @@ page.metaDescription=Join Google Play for Education in just a few simple steps. <div id="qv-wrapper"><div id="qv"> <h2>Steps to Join</h2> <ol> -<li><a href="#register">Register for a Publisher Account</li> +<li><a href="#register">Register for a Publisher Account</a></li> <li><a href="#prepare">Prepare Your Apps</a></li> <li><a href="#publish">Publish Your Apps</a></li> <li><a href="#related-resources">Related Resources</a></li> </ol> </div></div> <p> - If you've got great Android apps for education and want to reach even more teachers + If you've got great Android and Chrome apps for education and want to reach even more teachers and students, you can join the <strong>Google Play for Education</strong> program in a few simple steps. You do everything using the familiar tools and - processes in Google Play. + processes you currently use to manage your Android or Chrome apps. </p> <p> Note that Google Play for Education is currently available to <strong>K-12 schools in the United States</strong> only.</p> -<p>If you have an educational Chrome app instead of an Android app, you can learn more about -Chrome Apps in Google Play for Education at <a href= -"https://developers.google.com/edu">developers.google.com/edu</a>. -</p> <img src="{@docRoot}images/gpfe-start-0.jpg" style= "border:1px solid #ddd;padding:0px" width="760" height="403"> @@ -43,23 +39,20 @@ Chrome Apps in Google Play for Education at <a href= </div> <p> - If you’re new to Google Play, review the information on <a href= + To publish an Android app in Google Play for Education, review the information on <a href= "{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/start.html">getting started</a> with publishing on Google Play. You’ll gain access to the <a href= "{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/developer-console.html">Developer Console</a>, where you’ll manage your details, apps, and payments. </p> +<p>To publish a Chrome app in Google Play for Education, you'll need a +<a href="https://developer.chrome.com/webstore/publish">Chrome Web Store account</a>.</p> + <div class="headerLine"> <h2 id="prepare"> Prepare Your Apps </h2> - - -</div> - -<div class="figure-right"> - <img src="{@docRoot}images/gp-edu-process.png"> </div> <p> @@ -77,13 +70,13 @@ Chrome Apps in Google Play for Education at <a href= To prepare for a launch on Google Play for Education, start by reviewing the guidelines for educational apps in Google Play and the policies that apply to your apps. See the <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/essentials/gpfe-guidelines.html">Education + "https://developers.google.com/edu/guidelines">Education Guidelines</a> for details. </p> <p> Also, make sure that you're familiar with the policies that your app must - comply with, including <a href= + comply with. For Android, they include <a href= "http://play.google.com/about/developer-content-policy.html">content policies</a>, the <a href= "http://play.google.com/about/developer-distribution-agreement.html">Developer @@ -91,6 +84,14 @@ Chrome Apps in Google Play for Education at <a href= "https://play.google.com/about/developer-distribution-agreement-addendum.html"> Google Play for Education Addendum</a>. </p> +<p>For Chrome, they include <a href= + "https://developer.chrome.com/webstore/program_policies">content + policies</a>, the <a href= + "https://developer.chrome.com/webstore/terms">Developer + Distribution Agreement</a>, and <a href= + "https://developers.google.com/edu/chrome-d-d-a-addendum"> + Google Play for Education Addendum</a>. +</p> <h3> Design and develop a great app for education @@ -105,7 +106,7 @@ Chrome Apps in Google Play for Education at <a href= <p> Assess your app against the criteria listed in the <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/essentials/gpfe-guidelines.html">Education + "https://developers.google.com/edu/guidelines">Education Guidelines</a> and plan on supporting them to the greatest extent possible. In some cases you might need to modify the app’s features or UI to support classroom requirements. It's a good idea to identify any changes early in @@ -113,7 +114,7 @@ Chrome Apps in Google Play for Education at <a href= </p> <p> - With Google Play for Education, optimizing your apps for tablets is crucial. + With Google Play for Education, optimizing your Android apps for tablets is crucial. A variety of resources are available to help you understand what you need to do — a good starting point is the <a href= "{@docRoot}distribute/essentials/quality/tablets.html">Tablet App Quality</a> @@ -132,6 +133,11 @@ Chrome Apps in Google Play for Education at <a href= </p> <p> +For Chrome apps, optimizing your apps for mouse, keyboard, and touch is just as important. +Some students will use touch as their primary input method, and some will have Chromebooks +without touch. Make sure your app works for all students. +</p> +<p> Comprehensive testing and quality assurance are key aspects of delivering great apps for teachers and students. Make sure you set up a <a href= "{@docRoot}distribute/essentials/gpfe-guidelines.html#test-environment">proper @@ -160,15 +166,13 @@ Chrome Apps in Google Play for Education at <a href= apps. </li> - <li>Publish your apps in the Developer Console as normal, but opt-in to + <li>Publish your apps in the Developer Console (for Android apps) or the Chrome Web Store + (for Chrome apps) as normal, but opt-in to Google Play for Education. </li> </ul> -<h3 id="opt-in"> - Opt-in to Google Play for Education and publish -</h3> - +<h3>Opt-in to Google Play for Education and publish Android apps</h3> <p> Once you've built your release-ready APK upload it to the Developer Console, create your store listing, and set distribution options. If you aren't @@ -231,7 +235,7 @@ Chrome Apps in Google Play for Education at <a href= will be shown to educators when they are browsing your app. </li> - <li>Click <strong>Save</strong>f to save your Pricing and Distribution + <li>Click <strong>Save</strong> to save your Pricing and Distribution changes. </li> </ol> @@ -247,58 +251,55 @@ Chrome Apps in Google Play for Education at <a href= </div> <p> - Once you save changes and publish your app, the app will be submitted to our - third-party educator network for review and approval. If the app is already - published, it will be submitted for review as soon as you opt-in and save - your changes. + Once you save changes and publish your app, the app will be available on Google Play for + Education. We may submit your app to our + third-party educator network for additional review and to be featured and badged as + Educator-approved. </p> <p class="note"> <strong>Note</strong>: Google Play for Education is part of Google Play. When - you publish an app that's opted-in to Google Play for Education, the app - becomes available to users in Google Play right away. After the app is - <a href="{@docRoot}distribute/essentials/gpfe-guidelines.html#e-value">review - and approval</a>, it then becomes available to educators in Google Play for - Education. + you publish an Android app that's opted-in to Google Play for Education, the app + becomes available to users in Google Play. </p> -<h3> - Track your review and approval -</h3> - +<h3>Opt-in to Google Play for Education and publish Chrome apps</h3> <p> - As soon as you opt-in to Google Play for Education and publish, your apps are - queued for review by our third-party educator network. The review and - approval process can take four weeks or more. You'll receive notification by - email (to your developer account address) when the review is complete, with a - summary of the review results. +Once you've uploaded your app or extension to the Developer Dashboard, create your store listing +and set distribution options. </p> - <p> - At any time, you can check the review and approval status of your app in the - Developer Console, under "Google Play for Education" in the app's Pricing and - Distribution page. There are three approval states: +When your apps are ready to publish, you opt-in to Google Play for Education directly from the +<a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/developer/dashboard">Developer Dashboard</a>. +Opt-in means that you want your apps to be made available to educators +through Google Play for Education, including review, classification, and approval by our +third-party educator network. +</p> +<p> +Opt-in also confirms that your app complies with +<a href="https://developer.chrome.com/webstore/program_policies">Chrome Web Store Program Policies</a> +and the <a href="https://developer.chrome.com/webstore/terms">Terms of Service</a>, including a +<a href="https://developers.google.com/edu/chrome-d-d-a-addendum">Google Play for Education Addendum</a>. +If you are not familiar with these +policy documents or the Addendum, make sure to read them before opting-in. </p> -<ul> - <li> - <em>Pending</em> — Your app was sent for review and the review isn't - yet complete. - </li> - - <li> - <em>Approved</em> — Your app was reviewed and approved. The app will - be made available directly to educators through Google Play for Education. - Once your app is approved, you can update it at your convenience without - needing another full review. - </li> +<p>Here's how to opt-in to Google Play for Education for a specific app or extension:</p> +<ol> +<li>In the Developer Dashboard, click <b>Edit</b> on the app you want to opt-in.</li> +<li>Scroll down to <b>Google Play for Education</b> and review the additional +Developer Terms and Conditions.</li> +<li>Select the checkbox to opt-in to include this item in Google Play for Education.</li> +<li>Click <b>Publish Changes</b> to save your changes and submit your application. +Once you save changes and publish your app, the app will be available on Google Play for Education. +We may submit your app to our third-party educator network for additional review, and to be +featured and badged as Educator-approved.</li> +<p class="note"><b>Note:</b> +When you publish an app that's opted-in to Google Play for Education, +the app becomes available to users in the Chrome Web Store. +</p> +</ol> - <li> - <em>Not approved</em> — Your app was reviewed and not approved. Check - the notification email send for information about why the app wasn’t - approved. You can address any issues and opt-in again for another review. - </li> -</ul> <div class="headerLine"> <h2 id="related-resources">Related Resources</h2> </div> |