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@ -107,13 +107,6 @@ purchases are blocked on Google Play for Education tablets at this time.</p>
</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>
@ -170,8 +163,8 @@ and teachers to enjoy.</p>
<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
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
@ -183,15 +176,16 @@ and teachers to enjoy.</p>
<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>
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>
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
@ -216,10 +210,11 @@ 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
<p>Google Play for Education uses primarily Nexus 7 devices, so
your testing can focus on that specific hardware device. You can purchase the
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>

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@ -228,26 +228,26 @@ appeal process and links in the weeks to come.</p>
available, but will be available soon.</p>
<h2 id="program">Google Play for Education Pilot Program</h2>
<h2 id="program">Including Your Apps in the 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>
<p>Leading up to the Fall 2013 launch, the Google Play for Education team is
conducting an extensive series of pilots that include schools and students across
the United States. 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">Early opt-in and publishing</h3>
<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>
community. It's a great way to get early feedback on your educational app. </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>To offer your app in the pilot program, prepare the app and ensure that it meets
the <a href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/edu/guidelines.html">Guidelines
for Apps</a>. Then opt-in to Google Play for Education and publish as soon
as you are ready. 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>
<h3 id="launch">Full launch to US schools</h3>
<p>The initial launch of Google Play for Education is planned for Fall 2013. The
@ -255,4 +255,10 @@ pilot program and full launch will include schools in the United States only,
with support for schools in other countries to follow. </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>
if it is targeting the US K-12 market. </p>
<h3 id="more">More information</h3>
<p>If you'd like to be notified by email of the latest information about Google Play
for Education, visit the <a href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/edu/contact.html">
Sign Up</a> page and fill out the form. </p>