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diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/distribute_toc.cs b/docs/html/distribute/distribute_toc.cs index 45ee22c..907d267 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/distribute_toc.cs +++ b/docs/html/distribute/distribute_toc.cs @@ -84,6 +84,15 @@ </li> <li class="nav-section"> + <div class="nav-section-header"><a href="<?cs var:toroot ?>distribute/googleplay/edu/index.html">Google Play for Education</a></div> + <ul> + <li><a href="<?cs var:toroot ?>distribute/googleplay/edu/about.html">About</a></li> + <li><a href="<?cs var:toroot ?>distribute/googleplay/edu/start.html">Get Started</a></li> + <li><a href="<?cs var:toroot ?>distribute/googleplay/edu/contact.html">Sign Up</a></li> + </ul> + </li> + + <li class="nav-section"> <div class="nav-section-header empty"><a href="<?cs var:toroot ?>distribute/open.html">Open Distribution</a></div> </li> </ul> diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/about.jd b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/about.jd new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7306c5b --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/about.jd @@ -0,0 +1,81 @@ +page.title=About Google Play for Education +page.metaDescription=How Google Play for Education helps you reach a new audience of educators. +excludeFromSuggestions=true +@jd:body + +<div style="position:absolute;margin-left: 636px; + margin-top:-76px;color:#777;">If you're interested<br> + <a href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/edu/contact.html" + class="go-link" + style="display: block;text-align: right;">SIGN UP</a></div> + + <div style="float:right;margin:0px 0px 24px 44px;"> + <img src="{@docRoot}images/gp-edu-knum-landscape.png" style="width:420px" alt="" /> +</div> + +<p>Introducing Google Play for Education, the online destination where schools +can find the right tablet content and tools for their students and teachers.</p> + +<p>With easy bulk ordering for groups, schools will be able to purchase and +instantly distribute apps, videos, and books right to their students’ +devices.</p> + +<p>The Google Play team looks forward to seeing you create first class content +that will help schools. We want to help you create innovative educational apps, +without having to knock on school doors to reach teachers and students.</p> + + +<div class="landing-docs"> + <div class="col-6 normal-links"> + <h3 style="clear:left">For Developers</h3> + +<h4>Get discovered</h4> + +<p>With Google Play for Education, teachers and administrators will be able to +browse content by curriculum, grade, and standard — discovering the right +content at the right time for their students. If your app offers an exciting new +way to learn sixth grade algebra, we'll make it easy for math educators to find, +purchase, and distribute your app to their classes.</p> + +<h4>Reach more schools and students</h4> + +<p>Google has built a strong network of K-12 schools who are already using +Google Apps for Education and other Google services. These schools are excited +and looking forward to bringing your apps and content into their classrooms with +Nexus tablets.</p> + +<h4>Monetize effectively</h4> +<p>With the wide launch of Google Play for Education later this year, educators +will be able to make high-volume purchases using standard institutional payment +mechanisms and distribute them to the students they want — whether it is a +class of 30 or a district of 30,000.</p> + + </div> + + <div class="col-6 normal-links"> + <h3 style="clear:left">For Educators</h3> + <h4>Android tablets in the classroom</h4> + <p>Google Play for Education brings the innovation of Android technology +into classrooms. Educators can set up and deploy large numbers of devices in +just minutes or hours rather than days.</p> + + <h4>Curriculum-based discovery</h4> + <p>Powerful browsing tools let educators quickly discover apps, books, +videos, and other content—with many recommended by teachers and +categorized according to familiar Core Curriculum standards. + + <h4>Bulk purchase with institutional payment</h4> + <p>Convenient purchasing and delivery tools let educators buy apps in bulk +using purchase orders and other payment methods that are easy for schools to +manage.</p> + + <h4>Over-the-air delivery to student devices</h4> + + <p>After finding apps they want to use, educators can push them instantly +to student devices over the air. They can send the apps to individuals or groups +of any size, across classrooms, schools, or even districts. </p> + + </div> + + +</div> diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/contact.jd b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/contact.jd new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a302bc9 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/contact.jd @@ -0,0 +1,42 @@ +page.title=Sign Up for More Information +page.metaDescription=Developers, sign up to receive information about Google Play for Education. +excludeFromSuggestions=true +@jd:body + +<p>We're looking forward to improving how students learn in the classroom as we +bring your first-class educational content into schools across the United +States, and to a broader international audience in the future. We'll soon share +more information about Google Play for Education and our services that will help +teachers and administrators buy, deploy, and use apps. </p> + + + +<div class="vspace size-1"> + +</div> + +<div class="layout-content-row"> + <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> + <h4> + For Developers + </h4> + <p> +Whether you have an existing educational app or are developing a fresh idea that +will unlock learning in the classroom — sign up to receive information about +the upcoming launch of Google Play for Education. To get your apps ready, read our +<a href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/edu/start.html">guidelines</a> for building +educational apps.</p> + </p><a href="http://developer.android.com/edu/signup">Developer Sign Up »</a> + </div> + <div class="layout-content-col span-6"> + <h4> + For Educators + </h4> + <p> +If you're a school or system interested in tablets and Google Play for Education, +complete the expression of interest form at <a href="http://www.google.com/edu/android">www.google.com/edu/android</a>. +We'll be in touch later in the year as the program launches widely to schools. + </p><a href="http://www.google.com/edu/android">School Interest Form »</a> + </div> +</div> + diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/index.jd b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/index.jd new file mode 100644 index 0000000..de5fe35 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/index.jd @@ -0,0 +1,45 @@ +page.title=Google Play for Education +page.tags="Google Play","education","schools", "distribution" +header.hide=1 + +@jd:body + <div style="position:absolute;margin-left: 636px; + margin-top:6px;color:#777;">If you're interested<br> + <a href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/edu/contact.html" + class="go-link" + style="display: block;text-align: right;">SIGN UP</a></div> + + <div class="marquee"> + <div class="mainimg" style="position:absolute;margin-left:6px;margin-top:96px;"> + <img src="{@docRoot}images/gp-edu-hero7.png" style="width:590px;"> + </div> + <div class="copy" style="position:relative;left:314px;margin-top:42px;width:420px;"> + <h1 style="margin-bottom:10px;">Google Play for Education</h1> + <p>A destination where schools can find great educational content in Google Play. + Bulk purchase and instant distribution let educators bring your apps directly + to classrooms and schools.</p> + <p><a class="button" href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/edu/about.html" + >Read More</a></p> + </div> +</div> + +<div class="distribute-features col-13" style="clear:both;margin-top:253px;"> + <div class="distribute-link"> + <ul> + <li><a href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/edu/about.html"><h5>About the Initiative</h5> + Find out how Google Play for Education helps you reach a new audience of educators and students.</a> + <li><a href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/edu/start.html"><h5>Get your Apps Ready</h5> + Follow these guidelines to make sure your app meets requirements and offers a great user experience. </a> + </li> + <li class="last"><a href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/edu/contact.html"><h5>Sign Up</h5> + Sign up here to be notified of the latest information regarding this program.</a> + </li> + </ul> + </div> + +</div> + + + + + diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/start.jd b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/start.jd new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e740cce --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/start.jd @@ -0,0 +1,134 @@ +page.title=Get Started +page.metaDescription=Get your apps ready for Google Play for Education. +excludeFromSuggestions=true +@jd:body + +<div style="position:absolute;margin-left: 636px; + margin-top:-76px;color:#777;">If you're interested<br> + <a href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/edu/contact.html" + class="go-link" + style="display: block;text-align: right;">SIGN UP</a></div> + +<p>If you've got a great app for education or just an idea for one, plan to be a +part of Google Play for Education to reach even more teachers and students. It's +easy to participate, and you will be able to offer new or existing Android apps +using the familiar tools in Google Play.</p> + +<p>To get started, review the sections in this document and learn about the +safety, usability, and quality guidelines that apps should meet. Assess your +apps against these guidelines and make any adjustments needed. You can use the +linked resources to help you develop a great app for students that offers +compelling content and an intuitive user experience on Android tablets.</p> + +<h2 id="requirements">Safety First</h2> + +<p>To participate, your apps must be designed to be usable and appropriate for +the K-12 market. The basic requirements that your apps must meet are:</p> + +<ol> + <li>Apps and the ads they contain must not collect personally identifiable +information other than user credentials or data required to operate and improve +the app.</li> + <li>Apps must not use student data for purposes unrelated to its educational +function.</li> + <li>Apps must have a content rating of "Everyone" or "Low Maturity" (apps with +a "Medium Maturity" rating are allowed, if they have that rating solely because +they allow communication between students).</li> + <li>App content, including ads displayed by the app, must be consistent with +the app's maturity rating. The app must not display any “offensive” content, as +described in the <a +href="http://play.google.com/about/developer-content-policy.html">Google Play +Developer Program Policies</a> and <a +href="https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/188189"> +content-rating guidelines</a>.</p></li> +</ol> + + +<h2 id="approved">With the Help of Educators</h2> + +<p>App content submitted to Google Play for Education will be reviewed by +educators who will categorize the apps and align them with <a +href="http://www.corestandards.org/" class="external-link" +target="_android">Common Core Standards</a>. This will help make your content +discoverable in a way that is easy for teachers and administrators. </p> + + +<h2 id="secure">Sold Simply</h2> + +<p>Google Play for Education provides a simple and secure environment in which +educators can buy apps in a way that's easy for schools — through purchase +orders. Your apps must support this environment by ensuring that they:</p> + +<ul> + <li>Sell all content and services through Google Play for Education</li> + <li>Permit Google Play to offer teachers limited free trials before purchase +(through business terms only, no development work is needed)</li> +</ul> + +<p>In addition, it's highly recommended that your apps:</p> +<ul> + <li>Disable in-app purchase in any UI accessible to students.</li> +</ul> + +<h2 id="quality">High Quality and Usability</h2> + +<p>Google Play for Education brings educational content to students and teachers +on Android tablets. Your apps should be designed to perform well and look great +on Android tablets, and they should offer the best user experience possible. +</p> + +<p>High quality apps are engaging, intuitive, and offer compelling content. +Google Play for Education will highlight high-quality apps for easy discovery in +the store. Here are some recommendations for making your app easy for students +and teachers to enjoy.</p> + +<ul> + <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 + 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 + App Quality Guidelines</a>.</li> + </ul> + </li> +<li>Meet tablet app quality guidelines + <ul> + <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" + class="external-link;" 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> + <li>For best experience, use Google sign-in in your apps, which provides seamless authentication + across apps. <!--Google Account login service and integrate with Google Drive where appropriate. --></li> + </ul> +</li> +</ul> +<p>In addition, it's highly recommended that your apps:</p> +<ul> + <li>Disable advertisements in any UI accessible to students.</li> +</ul> + + +<h2 id="strategies">Strategies for Development</h2> + + <p>If you have an existing educational app in Google Play, the classroom +environment offered by Google Play for Education presents a slightly different +set of needs, requirements, and also opportunities.</p> + + <p>We're working to give you the tools you need to build for the classroom +environment from a single APK, delivered as a single product to all of your +users in Google Play. Our goal is to let you customize your app's UI and +features as minimally or deeply as you need, to provide a simple, intuitive, and +beautiful learning experience. </p> + + <p>Watch for more information on developer tools coming in the weeks ahead. +We'll update this page as we roll out tools for you to use. As a starting point, +we recommend planning your app's design and ensuring its optimization on Nexus +tablets.</p> diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/quality/tablet.jd b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/quality/tablet.jd index 192aae9..f65cf93 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/quality/tablet.jd +++ b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/quality/tablet.jd @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ page.title=Tablet App Quality Checklist <h2>Checklist</h2> <ol> -<li><a href="#core-app-quality">1. Test for Core Tablet App Quality</a></li> +<li><a href="#core-app-quality">1. Test for Basic Tablet App Quality</a></li> <li><a href="#optimize-layouts">2. 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