Test the New Classroom App on Android Educators: Here's your chance to get a sneak peek of the new #GoogleClassroom Android app. If you're interested in getting early access to explore the app and share your feedback, sign up to become a tester today.
The Future of AI and Accessibility for National Disability Awareness Month We recently gave a keynote talk about accessibility, AI and the future of education at the Special Education Showcase in DC. For National Disability Awareness Month, check out our blog post to learn more about how AI can help enable accessibility across Chromebooks and Google Workspace for Education.
PD Partner Tip: View Information Quicker with Copy Link to Highlight Educator Alexander suggests sending recipients directly to information on a website by highlighting the information, right clicking and clicking Copy link to highlight. Send that link to others and when it opens, it will direct them specifically to that information on the website!
Product News
Now Available: Analytics in Google Classroom Designated education leaders and staff can now get a bird’s eye view of insights, with the ability to drill down to identify which students, classes, and schools need support. Educators will be able to see class-level analytics automatically.
New AI & Edu Video Animation Available Check out our new video animation, “Advancing Education with AI,” which demonstrates our Google POV on AI and the potential we see for AI in education.
Interested in Trialing a Teacher Chromebook? Express interest in our new virtual event where a Professional Chromebook will be delivered right to your door. During this event you’ll use the delivered Chromebook to explore built-in and partner tools that make Chromebooks a great choice for your teachers.
Season 2 of Teaching for Tomorrow We recently launched Season 2 of Teaching for Tomorrow, our Google for Education thought leadership series on YouTube. This season will feature experts discussing AI & the future of education!
Extra Credit
Verify Teachers in Google Classroom For teachers to benefit from shared resources in Google Classroom, like practice sets, video activities and classwork, they must be verified teachers. Workspace Admins should verify teachers and ensure no students are in the Classroom Teachers Google group.
Best Practices for Cybersecurity Awareness Month For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re sharing a few best practices and resources from our K-12 Cybersecurity Guidebook, which is newly localized in 20+ languages. Check out the guidebook for tips for keeping your school safer online with Chromebooks and Google Workspace for Education.
New Event: Made for the Way You Teach In this session we will explore how premium Google Workspace for Education and Chrome features bring teaching and learning together to personalize learning and amplify instruction. This hour-long, demo-based event will take you through a day in the life of an educator and instructional leader, and how Google tools can simplify everyday tasks, designed to save time and provide greater visibility, insight and control.
Google for Education's Commitment to Sustainability Google for Education is here to help you meet your sustainability goals. Learn more about how Chromebooks and Google Workspace for Education can help with long lasting, repairable, and paperless tools - making an impact for the environment and for a greater return on investment.
Create Digital Thank You Cards with Applied Digital Skills Gobble up the fun this Thanksgiving! In our Show Appreciation with Google Slides lesson, your students can create heartfelt digital cards showcasing their creativity while expressing gratitude.
Free Services to Maximize your Investment with Education Plus This year when you invest in Education Plus (for the first time, or in transitioning from legacy GSEfE), receive free PD and/or IT services to help you maximize the value of your investment. All services are designed to ensure you and your teams understand how to use the Google for Education tools available to you.
Arts & Culture: Native American Heritage Month Explore Google Arts & Culture’s Indigenous Americas hub which honors Native groups’ rich heritage and evolving presence, and is expanding with of nine new digital exhibits.
Arts & Culture: A Taste of China Learn about Chinese culture through its gastronomy and explore 5,000+ years of culinary heritage on Google Arts & Culture.
Discover Chromebooks for After School Use at Walmart Do you, your staff, or students need to buy a personal Chromebook for after school use? With simple set up, built-in virus protection, and access to all the apps needed, Chromebook makes it easy for students, teachers, and families to stay connected after the last bell rings. (US customers only).
Educator Resources
CS Education Week Livestream Events Tune in to engage your students with fun Computer Science Education Week experiences, including a coding lesson, foundational AI activity, and inspirational career discussions with Google employees and professional developers! CSEdWeek is Dec. 4-10.
Google for Education Sticker Packs Calling all Chromebooks teachers - sign up to get a complimentary sticker set for your laptop, notebook or wherever could use a little something extra. Know another teacher who would enjoy stickers? Feel free to pass the link along!
