Google Classroom Refresh : An Educator's Guide for Back-to-School

Screenshot 2026-07-21 12.17.32 AM.png
Published on ‎07-20-2026 10:23 PM by Community Manager | Updated on ‎07-20-2026 10:24 PM

Event Overview
Google Classroom just received its biggest visual layout and feature refresh in years. To ensure these changes deepen student engagement and elevate your instructional delivery—rather than complicating your lesson design—this hands-on, 60-minute webinar is designed to help you purposefully integrate these updates while you build out your classes for the year.

We will dive directly into the new dashboard to show you exactly how to leverage these summer updates to transform daily instruction. You'll learn how to quickly create lessons and rubrics, set up interactive reading activities, and use new practice tools that give students extra help exactly where they need it.

Note: Make sure to register at the "Virtual Meet Link" attached to this event! 

Agenda
  • The New Layout Tour - A quick walk-through of the refreshed interface so you know exactly where your materials are and can navigate the new setup quickly on day one.
  • The Classroom Extension in Gemini - How to use Gemini directly inside Classroom to help you draft daily activities, build rubrics, and check on student progress based on assignments you’ve already created.
  • Read Along Integration - How to build interactive reading assignments, upload your own custom texts for students to practice aloud, and find your way around the new phonics data dashboards.
  • Guided Learning & Study Notebooks - A look at how to set up and assign these adaptive spaces so students get automated, targeted mini-lessons and quizzes in the specific areas where they are struggling.
Presenter
Sabina_Hussaini_0-1784611213005.jpeg
Tammy Lind

 

Senior Strategist at CDW Education

Tammy Lind is a Senior Strategist at CDW and a former Instructional Coach. With a 31 year background as a former special education teacher, Tammy is dedicated to incorporating innovative technologies to create inclusive and engaging learning environments for all students. As a Google Education Trainer and Certified Innovator, Tammy is recognized for her leadership in educational technology with her expertise showcasing her commitment to leveraging digital tools for enhanced educational experiences.In 2017, Tammy received the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) "Making IT Happen" award, acknowledging her contributions to education through thoughtful and intentional technology use.



Add to Google Calendar
Starts:
Tue, Aug 18, 2026 01:30 PM PDT
Ends:
Tue, Aug 18, 2026 02:30 PM PDT
1 Comment
Gisele_Mendes
New Contributor II

Animada!!