Global Use of Google for Education Across Sectors

Case Study Collection: Global Use of Google for Education Across Sectors

This document compiles a range of verified, real-world examples of how schools, vocational institutions, NGOs, and government programs have used Google for Education to support learning, teacher development, and cross-sectoral collaboration.

Ẽ️ Brazil – SENAI Tubarão (Vocational Training Institution)

Key Highlights:

• SENAI Tubarão adopted Google Workspace and Chromebooks across all technical education courses.

• Achieved 100% paperless classrooms.

• 21 instructors earned Google Educator Level 2 certifications.

• Enhanced student engagement, feedback loops, and digital literacy.

Source:

• Google for Education Case Study: https://edu.google.com/resources/customer-stories/senai-tubarao/

🇨🇱 Chile – SENCE (Servicio Nacional de Capacitación y Empleo)

Key Highlights:

• SENCE is Chile's national workforce development and TVET authority.

• Offers subsidized digital training programs in IT, AI, and Microsoft tools.

• Provides scholarships through Google Career Certificates and "Grow with Google" initiatives.

• Aligns vocational training with employer needs.

Sources:

• SENCE official website: https://sence.gob.cl

• Google Scholarships in Chile: https://blog.investchile.gob.cl/google-scholarships-digital-skills-chile

• TVET system report (ETH Zurich): https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355488706_Country_Case_Study_on_Technical_Vocational_Education_and_Training_TVET_in_Chile

🌍 Sub-Saharan Africa – NEPAD e-Schools Initiative

Key Highlights:

• Launched in 2006 to integrate ICT in secondary schools across 16 African countries (e.g. Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana).

• Provided infrastructure: computers, internet connectivity, and teacher ICT training.

• Encouraged use of tools like Google Classroom as part of digital literacy.

Sources:

• NEPAD Program Overview: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Partnership_for_Africa%27s_Development_E-School_Program

• Evaluation Report (ResearchGate): https://www.researchgate.net/publication/234567607_The_NEPAD_e-Schools_Demonstration_Project_A_Work_in_Progress_A_Public_Report

🇮🇳 India – Teach For India & EdTech Integration

Key Highlights:

• NGOs like Teach For India adopted Google tools (Meet, Classroom, Forms, Docs, Jamboard) in both rural and urban schools.

• Used blended learning and flipped classroom models.

• Extended support during COVID-19 disruptions.

Source:

• Community Impact Case Study (Teach For All): https://learning.teachforall.org/sites/default/files/2023-10/42cil_teachforindiadelhicommunityimpactcasestudy2020.pdf

🇷🇺 Rwanda – National Teacher Training with Google for Education

Key Highlights:

• National use of Google Workspace to support rural and urban teacher training.

• Over 100,000 teachers trained.

• Lesson plans and curriculum distributed via Classroom, with offline access for low-bandwidth areas.

Sources:

• Education in Rwanda – ICT in education (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Rwanda

• COVID-era adoption study: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/373843089_Challenges_Or_Benefits_Adopting_Online_Platforms_For_Education_Purpose_In_Rural_Schools_Of_Rwanda_During_Covid_19

This document is intended for knowledge sharing. These cases may offer reference points or spark ideas for how different schools or sectors might approach digital learning and training initiatives.