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Event Overview Join the Global Google Educator Community on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, for a practical Q&A session, "Practical Supports for Online Privacy and Safety for EU Educators," hosted by EMEA Impact Lead, Mmamotlhabi Francois with expert panelists (and Google Certified Champions) Daniel Bull, Digital Education Specialist and Gifty Francis, Digital Learning Consultant. This session moves beyond theory to provide European Primary and Secondary educators with a "Safety Blueprint" for 2026, focusing on navigating the EU AI Act, configuring Gemini for GDPR-compliant classroom use, and leveraging new Chromebook security features to support student well-being. Whether you are a classroom teacher or an IT administrator, you will walk away with actionable strategies to foster a secure, human-centered digital environment that prioritizes student data protection and responsible AI literacy. Host Mmamotlhabi Francois Mmamotlhabi François supports Google for Education as the EMEA Impact Lead. Deeply grounded in the philosophy of Ubuntu—"I am because we are"—she champions the belief that connected educator communities hold the key to transforming education. With a rich pedagogical foundation as a former International School teacher and Technology Integrator, Mmamotlhabi bridges the gap between high-level digital strategy and the realities of the classroom. She leverages the spirit of Ubuntu to build inclusive environments where technology strengthens human connection, accelerates student agency, and empowers the collective voice of the teaching profession. Panelists Gifty Francis As a former deputy headteacher, Gifty Francis has an acute understanding of the challenges senior leaders face in primary education. She now works as a digital learning consultant, partnering with senior leaders to develop and implement effective digital strategies. Her core mission is to promote equity and accessibility in education through the integration of digital solutions. Gifty is a certified Google Trainer and Innovator, dedicated to empowering school staff, significantly enhancing teaching and learning outcomes, and streamlining workflows.   Daniel Bull Having successfully led the digital strategy for a large MAT for 10 years, Daniel is a leader in the challenges of bringing innovation, managing change, introducing digital tools, and developing systems to bring transformation in the education space.
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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 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.