Use the New Grading Periods in Google Classroom Plan, organize and analyze assignments and grades based on grading periods, like quarters, semesters, terms. Available with the Education Plus and Teaching and Learning Upgrade editions of Google Workspace for Education.
Catch up on EDU in 90 Check out the latest episode of EDU in 90! Join Helen to hear about updates we've made to Screencast and a new Lesson Plan that's now available.
Share Class Templates & Classwork in Classroom Curriculum leaders and verified teachers can share links to class templates and classwork to see up-to-date content, or instructional design ideas, without needing to be a co-teacher. Express interest in the beta coming soon, available in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Japanese.
Extra Credit
New Google for Education Training Course Catalog Looking for Google Workspace for Education trainings for educators and school leaders? Find the full catalog of offerings at goo.gle/teachercenter.
Admins: Automate Permissioning for Temporary Class Access Admins can designate education leaders and support staff for temporary class access to support educators, manage substitutes, inform guardian conversations, and more. For medium to large sized districts, admins can also automate permissioning using the new Developers Guide.
Free IT & PD Support via the 2023 Education Plus Services Offer This year, when you purchase Education Plus or commit to transition from legacy GSEfE to Education Plus, receive free PD and/or IT support to help you maximize the value of your investment with Google. Learn more at goo.gle/2023-offer.
Introducing the Value Add of Technology on Teaching (VATT) Framework Google and WestED supported Leading Educators to develop the research-driven VATT (Value Add Of Technology On Teaching) Framework - a first-in-class model to measure instructional impact of technology use. Check it out and explore how it might increase the impact of technology on your teaching and learning goals!
Educator Resources
Logitech Scribe Certified for Google Meet Logitech’s Scribe is the first AI-powered whiteboard camera to be supported by Google Meet hardware. Ideal for hybrid learning environments or large lecture halls, Logitech Scribe allows educators to effortlessly share/broadcast physical whiteboard content with remote learners with outstanding clarity. Learn more.
Journey to ancient Egypt in Return of the Cat Mummy Students can explore ancient Egyptian beliefs, hieroglyphs, & mummies including a new game which invites users to explore and learn about the ancient Egyptian afterlife.
Play a cello inspired instrument with the help of machine learning Viola the Bird is a way for anyone to learn about string instruments and to explore their own creativity through music. Regardless of their musical ability, users can help Viola the Bird play its cello-inspired instrument, and take a playful musical journey.
Leonardo da Vinci: Inside a genius mind Google Arts & Culture has unveiled "Inside a Genius Mind" — the largest online retrospective dedicated to the genius of the Renaissance, showcasing his extraordinary codices alongside his artistic and scientific contributions.
Unpack Life Beyond Earth with NASA and Astrokobi Students can hear from NASA astrobiologist Heather Graham and YT creator Astrokobi to understand what life is, where we would find it beyond Earth and what it would look like.
