Google apps

When it comes to Google apps it is amazing the applications conjured up.  The section I like most are the lesson plans that are specifically designed by age group.  The fact that Google has taken a collaborative effort for the betterment of students of all age groups says a lot.  As we discussed in class these apps may not have the full effect of specifically made apps for individual operating systems.  On the other hand, as most of us know we must crawl before we walk and the introduction of using Google apps will definitely introduce students to the computer world. Watching the video I learned that 8 out of 10 dollars go to waste in the IT world, based on the fact of a putting out fires or response time may be slow.  Unlike business owned Google apps the education edition does not own any data that is put through Google apps.  I also learned that Google is based on a linux system, this is supposed to represent the reliability of the system.  The Google apps education edition also updates automatically, this was one point brought up in our class.  How about the Google calender what a great application, I am still stuck on ical, but I may integrate the two.After review of the video I tried all of the apps just briefly.  My concern is that naturally in a normal work environment I would not use all of this cool stuff. I mean to say I am not that busy.  Possibly in the future but who knows!