Google Workspace for Education is a suite of tools that enables schools to enhance teaching and learning through cloud-based collaboration and communication platforms. This guide explains how to set up and manage Google Workspace within your institution.

Prerequisites for Google Workspace for Education:

• School domain registered (e.g., yourschool.edu.za)
• Administrative access to domain settings
• Sufficient user licenses for your school

To set up Google Workspace for Education:

1. Visit the Google Workspace for Education homepage.
2. Click Get started and follow the setup wizard.
3. Enter your school's domain and verify ownership.
4. Create an administrator account.
5. Configure your organisation unit structure to reflect your school's hierarchy.
6. Set up security policies and user access controls.

To add users to Google Workspace:

1. Log in to your Google Admin Console.
2. Navigate to Directory > Users.
3. Click Add User.
4. Enter the user's details (name, email address, password).
5. Assign the user to the appropriate organisation unit.
6. Click Add User to create the account.

To configure Google Classroom:

1. In the Admin Console, go to Apps > Google Workspace > Google Classroom.
2. Enable Google Classroom for your institution.
3. Set class creation permissions and student enrolment settings.
4. Configure data handling and privacy settings.

Best Practice: Regularly review user accounts, remove inactive users, and ensure that all security settings are configured in accordance with your school's data protection policies.