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diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/guidelines.jd b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/guidelines.jd deleted file mode 100644 index 8427044..0000000 --- a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/edu/guidelines.jd +++ /dev/null @@ -1,244 +0,0 @@ -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 educational apps in the recently launched Google Play for Education program, -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> - - -<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 offers a range of 7-inch through 10-inch tablets, so -your testing should focus on those hardware devices. You can purchase the Nexus 7 -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> - -<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>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> |