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…
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…
When incorporating technology in schools, devices play a crucial role in shaping the learning experience for both teachers and students. Chromebooks have become increasingly popular in educational settings due to their versatility, productivity features, and cost-effectiveness. These devices offer several benefits that can contribute to a more engaging and interactive learning experience for students. The…
Yesterday was the Google I/O 2024 keynote and AI was the undeniable star of the show. Google showcased advancements across its Gemini family of large language models (LLMs) and unveiling a futuristic AI assistant called Project Astra. Here’s a quick rundown of the key takeaways: Ask Photos: You can already search your photos in Google…
Earlier in the year, we heard from lots of educators about how they were using Gemini and AI in the classroom. It’s a very exciting space to be working in and we’re sure there will be many more updates this term. This is a fast moving space and it can be hard to keep up…
Back in 2012, we helped launch the very first Google Summit in Santa Clara, California…just down the road from Google’s Headquarters in Mountain View. Based on the idea of the Google Certified Innovator Academy, a small group of educators created an event that brought Googlers (people that work at Google) and educators together to share…
Bett is the biggest education technology exhibition in the world. Think EduTech but much bigger! Bett aims to bring together educators from across the entire education landscape and has been transforming education since 1985! Find out more about Bett here. The team from Google for Education was there. Part of their participation, the company shared…
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