Educator Collaboration Opportunities with Google for Education Google for Education launches four different ways to collaborate globally with educators. Please sign up using the Google For Education Exchange Program link so we can spend time with you either virtually or onsite.
PD Partner Tip: Become an AI Trailblazer Project Recess suggests exploring AI to better understand this trending technology, its potential and limitations, and how it can ultimately support teaching and learning. There’s a myriad of AI tools and resources available; a good place to start is Google’s Teachable Machine.
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Grading Is Getting Better In Google Classroom With several improvements to the grading experience in Google Classroom, educators now have more options to customize class and assignment settings to make planning, organizing and grading simpler and reduce errors for grade export.
Tighter Integrations Between Google Workspace for Education and Canvas LMS Google Assignments LTI 1.3 now integrates with Collaborations in Canvas, which allows educators and students to collaborate on Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Drawings, Sites and Jams. We also announced that Google Meet LTI will be available by back-to-school 2024, giving students and educators an easy-to-use, reliable, and secure video conferencing tool within Canvas.
Made for the way you teach Chromebooks are more than a student device; see the powerful and flexible Chromebooks built specifically to meet the needs of Teachers. Sign up to get access to resources and content specifically on Chromebooks made for teachers
Practice Sets Update: More Flexibility With Suggested Resources Within Classroom, a teacher sees suggested resources to attach to their practice set, with the help of AI, based on the selected learning skill. Now, teachers can add their own resources, or remove and change the order of suggested resources.
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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. Learn more at goo.gle/2023-offer.
New "Breaking Barriers: Girls in Computer Science" Research. To mark International Women in Engineering Day, we launched new research on why the gender divide in computer science in Europe persists. The report, based on interviews and surveys with over 3,000 students and education leaders, identifies six barriers impacting girls' participation in CS.
New cybersecurity resource for K-12 insititutions Educational institutions are top targets for cyber attacks - but did you know that Chromebooks have had zero reported ransomware attacks? Recently, top leaders in cybersecurity from companies across the U.S. convened at the White House for a K12 Summit on Cybersecurity. As a part of that visit, Google authored a K-12 Cybersecurity Guidebook with best practices for school IT administrators to prepare to return to school safely. Check out the guidebook for tips for Chromebooks and Google Workspace for Education.
New hands-on lab: Using smart canvas in Google Docs With smart canvas in Google Workspace, assign tasks, track project progress, and collaborate on drafts of calendar invites and email messages. In this lab, learn about how features like smart chips and building blocks help enable collaboration across Google Workspace
Help Shape the Future of Education Products User feedback is critical to ensure we continue building more inclusive and helpful products – and focusing on the features that educators and students need and want most. Join our user research program and share feedback on Google for Education products. Everyone who participates in a volunteer study will get a gift card or a donation to their favorite charity as a token of our thanks.
Chromebook stickers 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!
New A.I.-Powered Reading Activity from eSpark Engage reluctant readers with Choice Texts, a new reading activity from eSpark. With the power of A.I., students create reading passages tailored to their own interests. Teachers can sign up and get started via Google Classroom.
Educator Resources
Kick Off Back to School with Applied Digital Skills Gear up for an exciting school year with our Back to School 2023 Collection! Explore a treasure trove of technology-infused lessons that foster student self-expression, well-being, organization, and even inject some fun with engaging icebreaker activities.
Get a taste of British royal history Discover Hampton Court Palace, the home of Henry VIII and the Tudors, with virtual tours, awe-inspiring art and architecture and curated stories about its history on Google Arts & Culture.
Teach CS First with help from Cobblestone and Google engineers Our partners at Cobblestone will be livestreaming weekly lessons throughout the school year to help you teach a CS First lesson alongside Google software developers. It's free, and lessons include ideas for both teachers and students to learn new skills!
