Google announced that it will make Gemini available to even more students, faculty, and staff! Gemini app and NotebookLM, part of Google’s AI-powered Google Workspace Core Services, are expanding their availability to support learners and educators of all ages. Here’s what you need to know: Gemini App for All Ages The Gemini app, previously limited…
In May, we headed over to Canberra for the one-day Google Summit at Belconnen High School! It was incredible to see so many passionate ACT educators dedicate their Saturday to exploring the future of teaching and learning. From Suan Yeo’s inspiring keynote to 24 dynamic sessions delivered by Googlers, and educators from VIC, SA, and…
It seems like everywhere we go, we can’t avoid a discussion or see a post online about AI. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but I’m sure we’ll all agree that there’s a lot of AI noise around at the moment. Everyone has a new tool to share, a new example of something cool they…
In January, we capped off a series of events with the one-day Google Summit in Melbourne at the Catholic Leadership Centre. Big thanks to Google for Education for sponsoring the events over the last year. With their support, we have been able to offer these events to you for FREE! The Summit was a huge…
Over the last year, we have reintroduced Google Summits to Australia with support from the Google for Education team. Recently, during the term break, we led two fantastic events in Adelaide and Sydney. We brought together passionate educators from Independant and department schools for a deep dive into the future of learning with Google! To…
In August, Google Classroom turned 10! It’s hard to believe that one of our favourite Google Workspace for Education tools is already 10 years old. Google Classroom allows students and teachers to easily manage and organise their work, resources and assessments. Classroom supported many schools throughout online learning with its seamless collaboration, feedback and assessment…
A while back, Chris Harte, formerly of Unstuck Learning Design, introduced me to the Thinking Canvas based on the Harvard Project Zero Thinking Routines. A Thinking Canvas is a structured space with enough blank areas to invite learners to make their learning visible to not just you, the teacher, but also their peers. While thinking…
If you’re passionate about leveraging technology to transform your classroom, the Google Certified Educator program might be for you. This professional development program was created by Google to recognise educators who demonstrate proficiency in using Google tools to enhance teaching and learning. It is a fantastic way for you to showcase your understanding of Google…
Recently at Google’s I/O Conference for developers, Google positioned Gemini as an AI-powered assistant. Their recent promotional material has claimed that it is designed to transform the way businesses and schools work. By speeding up tasks, allowing you to focus on what’s most important while ensuring the privacy and security of your data, Gemini will…
A lot has changed over the past decade when it comes to using Google in schools. More and more, Google Workspace for Education continues to add to the range of tools designed to enhance the learning experience for students and educators alike. To support a school’s size and budget, Google offers several versions of their…
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