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diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/distribute_toc.cs b/docs/html/distribute/distribute_toc.cs index 907d267..75cf9f9 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/distribute_toc.cs +++ b/docs/html/distribute/distribute_toc.cs @@ -88,6 +88,7 @@ <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/guidelines.html">Guidelines</a></li> <li><a href="<?cs var:toroot ?>distribute/googleplay/edu/contact.html">Sign Up</a></li> </ul> </li> diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/contact.jd b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/contact.jd index a302bc9..804d925 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/contact.jd +++ b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/contact.jd @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ teachers and administrators buy, deploy, and use apps. </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 +<a href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/edu/guidelines.html">guidelines</a> for building educational apps.</p> </p><a href="http://developer.android.com/edu/signup">Developer Sign Up »</a> </div> diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/guidelines.jd b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/guidelines.jd new file mode 100644 index 0000000..820cb17 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/guidelines.jd @@ -0,0 +1,257 @@ +page.title=Guidelines for Apps +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> + +<div +style="background-color:#fffdeb;width:100%;margin-bottom:1em;padding:.5em;">You +can now include your apps in the Google Play for Education <a +href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/edu/start.html#program">pilot program</a>, +getting it into the hands of participating schools and key influencers in the +education technology community. See <a href="start.html">Get Started</a> to +learn how to participate. </div> + +<p>The sections below list the guidelines and requirements for apps +participating in Google Play for Education. + +<p>Before you include your app in Google Play for Education, set up a <a +href="#test-environment">test environment</a> and make sure your app meets all +of the safety, usability, and quality guidelines given here. 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> + +<p>In addition, ensure that your app complies with the terms of a <a +href="https://play.google.com/about/developer-distribution-agreement-addendum. +html" target="_policies">Google Play for Education Addendum</a>, as well as +the standard <a +href="http://play.google.com/about/developer-content-policy.html" +target="_policies">Google Play Developer Program Policies</a> and <a +href="http://play.google.com/about/developer-distribution-agreement.html" +target="_policies">Developer Distribution Agreement</a>.</p> + + +<h2 id="requirements">Safety First</h2> + +<p>To participate, your apps must be designed to be 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> +<li>Apps must comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act +and all other applicable laws and regulations.</li> +</ol> + + +<h2 id="inapp">Monetizing and Ads</h2> + +<p>Google Play for Education provides a simple and secure environment for students +and teachers. To support that environment, priced or free apps that do not use in-app +purchases are preferred, as are apps that do not display ads. Apps that use in-app +payments or ads are acceptable, but you must declare those behaviors when opting-in +to Google Play for Education. Your app's use of in-app purchases or ads will be +disclosed to educators when they are browsing for content.</p> + +<p>Follow the guidelines below to help your app receive the + highest ratings and offer the best possible user-experience.</p> + +<p>If your app is priced or sells in-app products, you must:</p> + +<ul> + <li>Sell all content and services through Google Play for Education</li> + <li>Allow Google Play to offer teachers limited free trials before purchase +(through business terms only, no development work is needed)</li> +<li>Disable in-app purchases if possible, or ensure that: + +<ul> +<li>Users can access your app's core functionality for a classroom setting without +an in-app purchase.</li> +<li>In-app purchases are clearly identifiable in your UI.</li> +<li>You declare the use of in-app purchases at <a href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/edu/start.html#opt-in">opt-in</a>.</li> +</ul> +</li> +</ul> + +<p class="note"><strong>Note</strong>: In-app +purchases are blocked on Google Play for Education tablets at this time.</p> + +<p>If your app displays ads, you should: + <ul> + <li>Disable the display of ads if possible, or ensure that: + <ul> + <li>Ads are not distracting for students or teachers</li> + <li>Ads do not occupy a significant portion of the screen</li> + <li>Ads content does not exceed the maturity rating of the app.</li> + <li>You declare the use of ads at <a href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/edu/start.html#opt-in">opt-in</a>.</li> + </ul> + </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> + +<p>Apps submitted to Google Play for Education will be evaluated by a +third-party educator network, which will review them based on alignment with <a +href="http://www.corestandards.org/" class="external-link" +target="_android">Common Core Standards</a> and other factors. This will help +make your content more discoverable for teachers and administrators as they +browse by grade level, subject, core curriculum, and other parameters. </p> + +<p>Apps with highest educational value will have these characteristics:</p> +<ul> + <li>Designed for use in K-12 classrooms.</li> + <li>Aligned with a common core standard or support common-core learning.</li> + <li>Simple, easy to use, and intuitive for the grade levels the app is targeting. + App is relatively easy to navigate without teacher guidance. Not distracting + or overwhelming to students.</li> + <li>Enjoyable and interactive. App is engaging to students and lets them control + their experience.</li> + <li>Versatile. App has features make the it useful for more than one classroom + function or lesson throughout the school year.</li> + <li>Supports the "4Cs": + <ul> + <li><em>Creativity</em> — Allows students to create in order to express + understanding of the learning objectives, and try new approaches, innovation + and invention to get things done.</li> + <li><em>Critical thinking</em> — Allows students to look at problems in + a new way, linking learning across subjects and disciplines.</li> + <li><em>Collaboration</em> — Allows students and (if appropriate) educators + to work together to reach a goal.</li> + <li><em>Communication</em> — Allows students to comprehend, critique and + share thoughts, questions, ideas and solutions.</li> + </ul> + </li> +</ul> + +<p>As you design and develop your app, make sure it offers high educational value +by addressing as many of those characteristics as possible.</p> + + +<h2 id="quality">App Quality</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" 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>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 + <a href="{@docRoot}google/play-services/auth.html">Google OAuth 2 authorization</a> + through Google Play Services.</li> + </ul> +</li> +</ul> + + +<h2 id="test-environment">Test Environment</h2> + +<p>To test your app and assess it against the guidelines in this document, it's +recommended that you set up a test environment that replicates the actual +environment in which students and teachers will run your app.</p> + +<p>In general, you should use the test environment described in <a +href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/quality/tablet.html#test-environment"> +Setting Up a Test Environment for Tablets</a>, including a small number of +actual hardware devices that replicate the tablet form factors used in the +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 +devices if you don't have access to Nexus devices.</p> + +<h3 id="conditions">Test conditions</h3> + +<p>Once you've set up a suitable hardware environment, make sure to test your +apps under conditions that simulate those of schools. For example, Google Play +for Education lets administrators control or disable certain capabilities for +students, so it's good to test your app with those capabilities disabled. Below +are some conditions to test your app in, to ensure best results in the Google +Play for Education environment:</p> + +<ul> +<li><em>Android version</em> — Test the app on devices running Android +4.2. Google Play for Education devices will be running Android 4.2 or higher +(API level 17).</li> +<li><em>Proxy server</em> — Test the app in network environment that uses +proxies. Many schools use proxies.</li> +<li><em>Secondary user account</em> — Test the app using a secondary user +account. Most Google Play for Education users will not be using the primary <a +href="{@docRoot}about/versions/jelly-bean.html#42-multiuser">multiuser</a> +account on their devices. For testing, create a secondary multiuser account on +your tablet.</li> +<li><em>No location services</em> — Test the app to make sure it works +properly with location services disabled. Many schools will disable location +services for student devices.</li> +<li><em>No In-app Billing</em> — Test the app to make sure it works +properly without access to In-app Billing. In-app purchases are blocked on +Google Play for Education devices at this time.</li> +<li><em>No Bluetooth</em> — Test the app to make sure it works properly +when Bluetooth is disabled. Many schools will disable Bluetooth on student +devices.</li> +<li><em>No access to network</em> — Test the app to make sure it works +properly when the device cannot connect to the internet. </li> +</ul> + diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/start.jd b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/start.jd index e740cce..67055ba 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/start.jd +++ b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/start.jd @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ page.title=Get Started -page.metaDescription=Get your apps ready for Google Play for Education. +page.metaDescription=Get Started with Google Play for Education excludeFromSuggestions=true @jd:body @@ -9,126 +9,250 @@ excludeFromSuggestions=true class="go-link" style="display: block;text-align: right;">SIGN UP</a></div> +<div style="background-color:#fffdeb;width:100%;margin-bottom:1em;padding:.5em;">You +can now include your apps in the Google Play for Education <a href="#program">pilot program</a>, +getting it into the hands of participating schools and key influencers in the education technology +community. See the sections below to learn more.</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> +easy to participate, and you'll be able to offer new or existing Android apps +using familiar tools and processes in Google Play.</p> + +<p>To get started, review the sections in this document and learn how to make +your apps available through Google Play for Education. Also make sure to read <a +href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/edu/guidelines.html">Guidelines for +Apps</a> for information on the safety, usability, and quality standards that +your apps should meet. When your app is ready, you can opt-in to Google Play for +Education from the Developer Console.</p> + +<p>Note that the initial launch of Google Play for Education is planned for Fall +2013 and will include schools in the United States only, with support for other +countries to follow. At this time, please include your app in Google Play for +Education only if it is targeting the <strong>US K-12 market</strong>. </p> + + +<h2 id="participate">How to Participate</h2> + +<div style="float:right; padding-top:2em;"><img +src="{@docRoot}images/gp-edu-process.png"></div> + +<p>Google Play for Education lets you put your educational apps in front of a +new audience of teachers and students. You can develop and publish using +familiar tools and processes, such as your existing Developer Console account +and your current distribution and pricing settings. It's easy to participate +— the sections below outline the process.</p> + +<h3 id="basic-info">1. Understand guidelines and policies</h3> + +<p>To prepare for a successful 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 <a +href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/edu/guidelines.html">Guidelines for +Apps</a> for details.</p> + +<p>Also, make sure that your are familiar with the policies that your app must +comply with, including +<a href="http://play.google.com/about/developer-content-policy.html" target="_policies">content +policies</a>, the <a +href="http://play.google.com/about/developer-distribution-agreement.html" +target="_policies">developer agreement</a>, and <a +href="https://play.google.com/about/developer-distribution-agreement-addendum. +html" target="_policies">Google Play for Education Addendum</a>.</p> + +<h3 id="developing">2. Design and develop a great app for education</h3> + +<p>A great app for educators and students is designed for classroom use, looks +great on tablets, and delivers a compelling feature set for teachers and +students. If you are developing an app for education, make sure that it is +appropriate for K-12 classrooms, offers educational value, and is refined to +offer a polished, high-quality tablet experience.</p> + +<p>Assess your app against the criteria listed in <a +href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/edu/guidelines.html">Guidelines for +Apps</a> and plan on supporting them to the greatest extent possible. In some +cases you might need to modify your features or UI to support the requirements +of the classroom use-case. It's a good idea to identify those areas early in +development so that you are able address them properly. </p> + +<p>With Google Play for Education, optimizing your app for tablets is a crucial +part of getting your app ready for distribution to educators. A variety of +resources are available to help you understand what you need to optimize for +tablets — a good starting point is the <a +href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/quality/tablet.html">Tablet App Quality +Guidelines</a>. </p> + +<p>Throughout design and development, it's important to have a suitable device +on which to prototype and test your user experience. It's highly recommended +that you acquire one or more tablet devices and set up your testing environment +as early as possible. The recommended hardware device that replicates the Google +Play for Education environment is the Nexus 7, which is available from <a href="https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_7_16gb" target="_android">Google Play</a> and other stores.</p> + +<p>Proper testing and quality assurance are key aspects of delivering a great +app for teachers and students. Make sure you set up a <a +href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/edu/guidelines.html#test-environment"> +proper test environment</a> to ensure that your app meets guidelines under +realistic conditions.</p> + +<h3 id="opt-in">3. Opt-in to Google Play for Education and publish</h3> -<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> +<div class="sidebox-wrapper"> +<div class="sidebox"> +<h2>Before you opt-in</h2> +<p>To participate in Google Play for Education, you must agree to a <a +href="https://play.google.com/about/developer-distribution-agreement-addendum.html" +target="_policies">Google Play for Education Addendum</a> +to the standard Developer Distribution Agreement.</p> -<h2 id="requirements">Safety First</h2> +<p>Before you opt-in, review the Addendum completely and make any necessary +modifications to your app.</p> +</div> +</div> -<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> +<p>When you've built your release-ready APK and tested to ensure that it meets +the <a href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/edu/guidelines.html">app guidelines</a>, +upload it to the Developer Console, create your store listing, and set +distribution options. If you aren't familiar with how to prepare for launch on +Google Play, see the <a +href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/publish/preparing.html">Launch Checklist</a>. </p> + +<p>When your app is ready to publish, you can <em>opt-in</em> to Google Play for +Education from the Developer Console. Opt-in means that you want your app to be +made available to educators through Google Play for Education, including review, +classification, and approval by our third-party educator network. Note that +opt-in does not affect the availability of your app in Google Play Store.</p> + +<p>Opt-in also confirms that your app complies with <a +href="http://play.google.com/about/developer-content-policy.html" +target="_policies">Google Play Developer Program +Policies</a> and the <a +href="http://play.google.com/about/developer-distribution-agreement.html" +target="_policies">Developer Distribution Agreement</a>, +including a <a +href="https://play.google.com/about/developer-distribution-agreement-addendum. +html" target="_policies">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> + +<p>Here's how to opt-in to Google Play for Education for a specific app:</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> + <li>In the Developer Console All Applications page, click the app you want to +opt-in. </li> + <li>Under Pricing and Distribution, scroll down to find "Google Play for +Education" and the opt-in checkbox. </li> + <li>Click the checkbox next to "Include my app in Google Play for +Education..."</li> + <li>After you've opted-in, find the "Ads" and "In-app purchases" checkboxes below. +Check each checkbox that applies. Your app's use of ads or in-app purchases will +be shown to educators when they are browsing your app. </li> + <li>Click "Save" to save your Pricing and Distribution changes.</li> </ol> +<div style="clear:both;margin-top:1.5em;margin-bottom:1.5em;width:660px;"> +<img src="{@docRoot}images/gp-edu-optin.png" style="border:2px solid #ddd;width:660px;"> +<p class="image-caption"><span style="font-weight:500;">Opt-in for apps</span>: +Include your app in Google Play for Education by opting-in from the Developer Console.</p> +</div> -<h2 id="approved">With the Help of Educators</h2> +<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. </p> -<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> +<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 reviewed and approved, it then becomes available to educators in +Google Play for Education.</p> +<h3 id="review">4. Track your review and approval</h3> -<h2 id="secure">Sold Simply</h2> +<p>Google Play for Education provides content to educators in a way that's +properly organized by subject, grade level, and common core standards (where +applicable). To ensure high educational value and proper classification, we work +with a third-party educator network to review and approve apps before making +them discoverable through the Google Play for Education browsing tools. </p> -<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> +<p>Our third-party educator network will evaluate apps according to educational +value and alignment with K-12 core standards, then assign the metadata for +subject, grade level, and core curriculum that makes them easily browseable for +educators. To understand how your apps will be evaluated, please see the <a +href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/edu/guidelines.html">Guidelines for +Apps</a> document.</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>As soon as you opt-in to Google Play for Education and publish, your app is +queued for review by our third-party educator network. The review and approval +process can take <strong>3-4 weeks or more</strong>. You'll receive notification +by email (to your developer account address) when the review is complete, with a +summary of the review results. </p> + +<p class="note"><strong>Note</strong>: Until the full product launch in Fall +2013, please expect the initial review of your app to take longer than usual. +</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:</p> -<p>In addition, it's highly recommended that your apps:</p> <ul> - <li>Disable in-app purchase in any UI accessible to students.</li> +<li><em>Pending</em> — Your app was sent for review and the review +is not 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. +Until the full product launch later this year, your app will be available to a +limited number of educators through the <a +href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/edu/start.html#program">pilot program</a>. +Once your app is approved, you can update it at your convenience without needing +another full review. </li> +<li><em>Not approved</em> — Your app was reviewed and not approved. +Check the notification email for information about why the app was not approved. +You can address any issues and opt-in again for another review. </li> </ul> -<h2 id="quality">High Quality and Usability</h2> +<p>If you have questions about the review status of your app, follow the process +discussed in the next section. </p> -<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> +<h3 id="appeal">5. Get support or appeal your review results</h3> -<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> +<p>After your app is reviewed you'll receive an email giving you the review +results, including whether the app was approved, how the app was classified, and +what issues may need to be addressed. You'll receive the email at the address +you specified for your developer account. </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> +<p>If you believe your app was reviewed or classified incorrectly, you will be +able to appeal and request reconsideration. Watch for more information on the +appeal process and links in the weeks to come.</p> + +<p class="note"><strong>Note</strong>: Support and appeal forms are not yet +available, but will be available soon.</p> + + +<h2 id="program">Google Play for Education 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> -<h2 id="strategies">Strategies for Development</h2> +<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> - <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>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>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> +<h3 id="launch">Full launch to US schools</h3> +<p>The initial launch of Google Play for Education is planned for Fall 2013. The +pilot program and full launch will include schools in the United States only, +with support for schools in other countries to follow. </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> +<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>
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