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Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Event Overview Join us March 24, 2026 for "STEM Sin Fronteras - Regional Innovation Showcase," an immersive regional showcase designed specifically for Primary and Secondary educators in Latin America. This event will be in Spanish. As we launch the 2026 academic year, this session moves beyond theoretical inclusion to spotlight solutions, featuring two innovative educators who have successfully dismantled learning barriers in their local STEM labs. Each speaker will lead a "Problem-Solution" segment, demonstrating how they’ve pivoted Google Workspace for Education tools to create equitable, high-impact learning pathways for every student. Whether you are looking to support neurodiverse learners or integrate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) into your science and math curriculum, you will walk away with a practical toolkit of Google-integrated strategies to ensure your classroom is a space where every learner can thrive from Day 1. Host Mariana Mendes Mariana Mendes is the Impact Manager for LATAM at Google for Education. She is an educator with over 20 years of experience from K12 to Higher Education in both public and private landscapes. Google Trainer, Innovator and Coach, she is an Instructional Design specialist with nearly 10 years of expertise on leveraging the use of educational technology to improve teaching and learning. In her current role, she supports the communities of certified educators across Latin America on the use of Google for Education tools to promote more inclusive and meaningful learning experiences for both educators and students. Guests Claudia Buenahora Claudia Buenahora Guichard is a primary education teacher with nearly 40 years of experience in educational inclusion and diversity. Guided by the conviction that every student possesses unique potential, she has centered her career on creating accessible learning environments. In her role at the Instituto Tecnológico del Uruguay (ITU) and as a coordinator of interdisciplinary teams, Claudia supports students facing complex biopsychosocial situations and facilitates workforce reintegration through transversal skills development. Since 2021, she has led GEG Colonia del Sacramento, in Uruguay. As a certified Google Trainer, Google Coach, and participant in the AI Edu Fellowship 2025, Claudia champions the use of ICT and Artificial Intelligence as bridges toward equity. Her ongoing commitment is to integrate technological innovation with a human-centered pedagogy, ensuring that modern tools serve to empower every student across the region. Gissela Naber Gissela Naber holds a Doctorate in Education from UNI (Paraguay) and Master’s degrees on ICT in Education and Training, Gamification and Digital Resources. Her extensive academic background is complemented by specializations in educational innovation, research methodology, university didactics, and competency-based curriculum design. An expert in the integration of technology and pedagogy, she is a Google Certified Trainer (Google Champion) and is an active member of GEG-Paraguay. Currently, she serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at TICPy and is an active member of the international ETIA community (Education with Technology and AI). Committed to social and professional empowerment, she facilitates global programs such as "Solve For Tomorrow - Latam" and "I am Remarkable," driving the future of digital transformation in education across the region.

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Monday, April 6, 2026

Event Overview How do we move beyond the simple label of "screen time" to ensure technology serves as a purposeful tool for learning? Across various regions, national ministries and regional school heads are increasingly evaluating policies regarding digital device usage. This session, hosted by CoSN, Digital Promise, FullScale, and SETDA, provides a research-grounded briefing designed for high-level education leaders and policymakers. The goal is to move the conversation from "bans" to "balance," focusing on evidence-based instructional practices. Key Focus Areas for Global Leaders: The Global Policy Landscape: An analysis of emerging legislative trends and regional approaches to regulating technology in the classroom. Active vs. Passive Learning: Understanding what research actually says about educator-guided digital learning compared to passive screen exposure. Operational Realities: Exploring the impact of screen policies on Secondary and Primary students, with a specific focus on Accessibility needs and students in rural or low-resource communities. Implementation & Infrastructure: Navigating the unintended consequences of policy shifts on workforce readiness and digital equity. Why Join? Whether you are a Headteacher, a Ministry official, or a Digital Lead, this briefing offers a framework to guide thoughtful decisions that protect student well-being without sacrificing the benefits of modern pedagogical tools. Event Details Date: Monday, April 6, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET (1:00 PM CST) Register here: https://www.cosn.org/event/screen-time-in-schools-what-state-leaders-need-to-know/ Note: A recording will be provided to all registrants if the live capacity is reached.

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Saturday, April 18, 2026

Event Overview Join us for an inspiring discussion, "Kreativitas Lokal: Diskusi Inovasi Tanpa Biaya" (Local Creativity: A Discussion on Zero-Cost Innovation). This session will be conducted in Indonesian and is specifically designed for educators looking to thrive during our April theme of Creativity and Sustainability. We are bringing a "Frugal Innovator" to explore "The Art of the Pivot"—the unique ability to navigate resource limitations by using creative thinking as your primary tool. Our guest will demonstrate how they transform everyday items and free Google tools into high-impact learning experiences. Discover how to turn constraints into creative triumphs and empower your students to become sustainable problem-solvers using the tools already at your fingertips. Host Ahmad Fikri Dzulfikar Ahmad is a Digital Transformation and Community Manager for Google for Education Indonesia. Guest Dadan Irsyada Dadan is a Google Certified Trainer, Google Certified Innovator, and Teacher. Dadan Irsyada is an innovative educator and educational technology practitioner currently serving at SDN 061 Cijerah, Bandung. He is recognized as a central figure in Indonesia's digital education transformation, holding strategic roles as the Leader of the Google Educator Group (GEG) Bandung and the Co-Captain of belajar.id for Bandung City. Dadan holds global qualifications as a Google Certified Innovator and Trainer, along with certifications from Apple, Adobe, and Quizizz. His dedication to technology integration is evidenced by national-impact projects such as "Mang Guugle" and the development of the MIT Scanner application. As an expert in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and coding, he is trusted as an author for Erlangga textbooks for elementary schools and has developed AI guidelines for the Directorate of PAUD, Ministry of Education. Dadan's achievements are recognized through various prestigious awards, including 1st Place for Innovative GTK at both the Bandung City and West Java provincial levels during the 2024 Jambore GTK Hebat. With a Master’s degree in Educational Administration from UPI, he actively serves as a national speaker for the Ministry of Education, focusing on Chromebook utilization and technology-based classroom management innovations.

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Monday, April 27, 2026

Event Overview Join the Global Google Educator Group (Global GEG) for "The Creative Catalyst: Empowering Student Innovators," a high-impact session designed for educators around the world. As we celebrate the intersection of Creativity and Sustainability, we’re exploring how to move beyond the curriculum and turn your classroom into an innovation lab. Featuring two amazing guests, this session will dive into the workflows that empower students to identify real-world challenges and solve them using the tools they love. Discover how Google Workspace, Gemini, and NotebookLM can help students analyze complex data, streamline team collaboration, and advocate for their original ideas. You’ll walk away with a practical blueprint for fostering student agency, proving that when you lean into student creativity, the potential for innovation is limitless. Guests Debra Norton Deb Norton is a former 5th grade classroom teacher, who now works as an Instructional Technology Coordinator in Wisconsin. She has her Master’s Degree in Educational Technology, is a Google Certified Trainer, a Google Educator Group (GEG) Leader for the state of Wisconsin and an ISTE U instructor who facilitates the AI Deep Dive for Educators course. Deb is an enthusiastic presenter who has presented at local conferences, as well as nationally. She is passionate about connecting with others via social media and blogging. Gina Marchionda Gina is a Technology Integration Specialist for the Fond du Lac School District. She is an ISTE Certified Educator, Google Certified Trainer, Google Certified Coach, and a Google Educator Group (GEG) Leader for the state of Wisconsin. When she's not partnering with educators to design engaging, technology-rich learning experiences, you’ll find her building with Legos, playing cozy video games, or experimenting with a new recipe.

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Thursday, May 21, 2026

Event Overview Join the Global Google Educator Group (Global GEG) for “Built In, Not Bolted On: A Guide to UDL and Google Accessibility,” a focused session timed with Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Most teachers learn accessibility as a remediation task: add captions, fix the alt text, raise the contrast, all after the lesson is already built. This session flips that. This event will be hosted by one of the GEG Instructional Coaches leaders, Jeff Bradbury, and it will feature guests Dr. Rocco Catrone, BCBA-D, IBA, CPACC and Noa Minter. In this webinar, you will see what it looks like when Universal Design for Learning is the architecture and Google’s built-in accessibility features are the toolkit that fits inside it. You will leave with a practical UDL frame, a demo of accessibility features in Docs, Slides, and Meet, and a small set of conversation moves you can bring to your next teacher meeting. Host Jeffrey Bradbury Jeff Bradbury is an ISTE+ASCD 20 to Watch Award winner, digital learning strategist, and creator of the TeacherCast Educational Network. He currently serves as a Digital Media Teacher in the New Milford Public School District (CT) and Adjunct Instructor at Fort Hays State University. A Google Certified Innovator, Microsoft Innovative Educator, TEDx Speaker, and author of Impact Standards, Jeff is dedicated to helping educators save time and maximize their classroom impact. Guests Dr. Rocco Catrone Rocco Catrone (he/him) is a researcher and clinician with experience across hospitals, schools, job coaching, academia, in-home supports, clinics, and private practice. His work centers on inclusive, individual-led approaches to disability supports, informed by his own lived experience with multiple disabilities. Rocco collaborates to build environments of success grounded in respect, empowerment, and equity. Noa Minter Noa Minter, a UIC doctoral student and U.S. Army veteran, draws on lived experience as a 2e AuDHD researcher to address neurodevelopmental disabilities. By synthesizing neuroscience and ABA, Noa targets the cognitive-adaptive gap in twice-exceptional populations. The work operationalizes executive function and analyzes "spiky profiles" to develop precise supports. Noa translates mechanistic drivers into systemic policy to improve adult outcomes.

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