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The Google for Education Newsletter Issue 45 | November 2021

Two Things to Know

Improving Reading on Chromebooks for National Disability Awareness Month
To help users with dyslexia who need more support with reading comprehension, we are adding 25 new natural sounding voices to Chromebooks' Select-to-speak, to make spoken text more fluid and easier to understand.
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Product News

Added Controls in Google Meet with Audio & Video Lock
Meeting hosts in Google Meet can now use audio and video lock to turn off microphones and/or cameras of other participants to allow for different levels of class participation and control unwanted distruptions.

Educator Resources

Keep up with EDU in 90
Looking for an easy way to stay in the loop on Google for Education news? Check out EDU in 90, Google for Education's video series for updates in a quick, concise form each month.
New Holiday Lessons with Applied Digital Skills
Looking for a fun activity to do with your class during the holidays? Our Applied Digital Skills lesson, Create a Cookbook in Google Slides, will help students collaborate and plan to make their favorite holiday dishes.

Extra Credit

Free Google for Education Transformation Reports Now Available
Get free access to Transformation Reports, a tool that helps quantify the impact of your Google Workspace for Education implementation. Track product usage, receive tailored recommendations, and more. Work with your IT Administrator today to request access here.
Arts & Culture: Diwali
Diwali, the festival of lights is here. To find out why and how it is celebrated visit Diwali @ Home. There are videos, images, stories, and a new lesson plan that explains the legends and the traditions.
Arts & Culture meets Climate
Learn about the environment, climate change, and sustainability with museums, artists, and scientists. There are stories, videos, 3D models, and experiments about nature, food, fashion, communities, and heritage which will interest and inspire everyone to make a difference.
 
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