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Monday, July 20, 2026

Event Overview Join the Global GEG for "Teaching Future-Ready Digital Habits and Cognitive Flexibility," a session in Portuguese (Brazil) dedicated to shifting the focus from technical instruction to durable student agility. Hosted by Allessandra Elisabeth dos Santos with guest Juliana Valadares Saili, we will explore how educators can foster the grit and adaptability students need to thrive in a workforce where software is in constant flux. Juliana will share how to use the Google ecosystem to scaffold unscripted problem-solving and professional communication, moving students away from reliance on real-time guidance. Discover how to replace rigid workflows with adaptive strategies that turn digital roadblocks into opportunities for growth. This session provides the essential, future-focused blueprint you need to empower your students to navigate any digital interface with confidence. Host Allessandra Elisabeth dos Santos Allessandra Elisabeth dos Santos is an English teacher, researcher, and an international speaker in the field of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education. She holds a PhD in Education from the Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), Brazil. Her research focuses on Generative Artificial Intelligence and its impacts on the concept of writing, learning, and contemporary pedagogical practices. She is vice-leader of the TECLA (Technologies, Education and Linguistics) research group (CNPq/UFS) and was a visiting research scholar at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), USA. Allessandra also holds a Master's degree in Education from UFS and a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education from the University of Winnipeg, Canada. With 29 years of experience in TESOL/TEFL, she has worked as a teacher, teacher educator, and academic coordinator. As a speaker, consultant, and teacher educator, she has developed professional development sessions and presentations focused on the pedagogical, critical, and responsible use of Generative AI in education, with an emphasis on writing, lesson planning, and materials development through structured prompt writing. She is co-author of the Prompt Creation Reference Chart (dos Santos, Boa Sorte & de Oliveira, 2025), a proposal that guides teachers in designing intentional and pedagogically aligned prompts for the use of generative AI platforms. Guest Juliana Valadares Saili Juliana Valadares Saili is a Brazilian educator, teacher trainer, author, and Google Certified Innovator based in the United Kingdom. With more than 30 years of experience in language education across Brazil and the UK, she has dedicated her career to helping learners develop the confidence, independence, and adaptability needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world. An ESOL lecturer and international speaker, Juliana has recently focused on exploring how AI and digital tools can support learner autonomy, critical thinking, and responsible technology use. Her work has been featured in professional development events, conferences, and publications in both the UK and Brazil. Passionate about preparing students for an uncertain future, she believes that education should move beyond teaching specific tools and instead cultivate curiosity, resilience, problem-solving skills, and the confidence to learn continuously. Through practical classroom innovation, she encourages learners to become independent thinkers who can adapt to new technologies and challenges long after formal education ends.

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Monday, July 27, 2026

Event Overview Join the Global GEG for "Foundations of the Future: Mastering Digital Literacy and Student Agency," a session dedicated to bridging the gap between core technical skills and real-world readiness. Featuring guests Tara Poolson and Ashton Treadaway, we will examine the pedagogical mindset required to prepare students for an unpredictable workforce. Tara will share how they utilize the versatility of Google tools to move students away from rote execution and toward confident, independent digital habits. Discover how to transform your classroom into a dynamic environment where students learn to synthesize digital resources, communicate professionally across boundaries, and navigate evolving interface demands with ease. This session provides the essential, future-ready framework you need to turn digital instruction into lasting student empowerment. Guests Tara Poolson Tara serves as a Technology Integration Specialist for the Pearl River County School District, where she helps educators make sense of technology and use it with purpose. A graduate of the ISTE+ASCD Google AI Educator Series, Tara specializes in translating complex AI tools into practical, standards-aligned classroom strategies. She is a MECA Board Member, the Technology and Communications Chair for DKG Zeta State, and Treasurer for the DKG Sigma Chapter. Tara also serves as the Women’s Ministry Director for the Pearl River Baptist Association. Whether she’s supporting teachers, serving in ministry, or solving problems behind the scenes, Tara is passionate about helping people work smarter, communicate better, and build meaningful community—and believes most problems can be solved with clarity, collaboration, and occasionally a spreadsheet. Ashton Treadaway Ashton works as an English Language Arts teacher at Pearl River Central High School. He teaches classes ranging from World Literature to Creative Writing. He is a Google level 1 certified educator, and he uses technology in the classroom to promote creativity, organization, and collaborative problem solving. He is also a self published author who harnesses technology and Google tools to increase his own productivity and performance. He believes that technology is a powerful tool to be used inside and outside of the classroom to help improve lives and learning.

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Friday, August 14, 2026

Event Overview Join the Global GEG for "Digital Roots: Integrating Traditional Knowledge into Classrooms," a session focused on bridging cultural preservation with digital competency. This webinar explores how primary and secondary educators can use technology to ground learning activities in the immediate ecological, historical, and linguistic realities of their communities. We will demonstrate how to utilize Google Workspace tools to build inclusive, student-owned repositories of local wisdom, bypassing one-size-fits-all digital frameworks. Participants will discover methods for transforming student research into high-impact digital artifacts that honor traditional elders and regional knowledge holders. This session offers the strategic design foundations required to build a learning environment where modern technical literacy and ancient wisdom reinforce one another. Host Ahmad Fikri Dzulfikar Ahmad is a Digital Transformation and Community Manager for Google for Education Indonesia. Guests Febriandrini Kumala Febriandrini is an educational leader and curriculum developer based in Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia. As Vice Director of Lazuardi Al Falah Global Compassionate School, she leads initiatives in curriculum innovation, instructional improvement, and digital transformation across early childhood, primary, and secondary education. Her passion lies in helping educators create meaningful learning experiences through evidence-informed practices, data-driven decision-making, and the thoughtful integration of technology. As the leader of the Google Educator Group (GEG) Klaten, she actively supports teachers in adopting Google for Education tools and artificial intelligence to foster collaborative, engaging, and future-ready classrooms. She is proud to have led Lazuardi Al Falah in becoming the first school in Klaten to be recognized as a Google Reference School, reflecting her commitment to innovation and excellence in education. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with educators, school leaders, and learning communities to design professional development programs and build sustainable cultures of continuous improvement. She believes that meaningful collaboration and a shared commitment to innovation can empower educators and create lasting impact for learners. Nastiti Rahajeng Nastiti is a primary school teacher, curriculum coordinator, and social media manager at Lowokwaru 4 Public Primary School Malang, East Java, Indonesia, where she teaches sixth-grade Math, Indonesian, Natural and Social Sciences, Visual Arts, Japanese Language, and Civic Education. As a Google Certified Trainer, Google Certified Innovator, and Leader of Google Educator Group (GEG) Kota Malang, she actively supports fellow educators in earning Google Certified Educator Level 1, Level 2, and Trainer credentials. Her passion lies in driving educational innovation through curated instructional materials, digital assessment tools, and accessible learning resources, which she curates and distributes through Edupix Digital Corner and Bank Ide Guru. Beyond the primary classroom, she regularly serves as an instructional practitioner at Malang State University, mentoring prospective teachers in the Elementary School Teacher Education and Professional Teacher Education programs. Additionally, she contributes to global perspectives in education as a member of the Education Advisory Group under Tech Terra Education US. Through workshops and continuous training across primary, secondary, and higher education, she is dedicated to empowering teachers to deliver high-quality instruction and providing students with flexible, future-ready learning opportunities anywhere and anytime.

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Monday, August 24, 2026

Event Overview Join the Global GEG for "Preserving Narrative and Place: Mapping Indigenous Knowledge and Local Context," a session dedicated to centering local heritage and traditional knowledge systems through modern digital tools. We will explore how primary and secondary classrooms can weave indigenous histories, oral narratives, and community contexts into daily learning without altering local authenticity. Learn how to use the Google ecosystem to scaffold student-led storytelling, moving away from standardized curriculum templates toward culturally responsive preservation. Discover how to replace generic spatial projects with deeply localized mapping that turns traditional wisdom into a focal point for modern digital literacy. This session provides a practical, inclusive blueprint for honoring ancient perspectives using collaborative frameworks. Guest Rachel Duckworth Rachel’s first year teaching was way back in the 1900’s. Things have come a long way since then. She’s been lucky enough to teach all over Aotearoa, New Zealand, with a couple of years in London thrown in. Rachel is one of three GEG Aotearoa Leaders, and has been a Google Trainer since 2017 and an Innovator since 2019. Her innovator project centred around indigenous education and helping disconnected young Māori students to their culture.

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

Monthly sessions reviewing best practices, and what's new, for Google for Education Administrators. Each month, we will focus on a particular theme, and look at practical configurations you can implement in your Google Admin Console. We will also take a sneak peek at some new upcoming features, and then breakout into discussions to hear from each other in the community and share best practices. 📣We welcome all Google for Education Administrators from Schools, Universities, IT companies and more!

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

Event Overview Join the Global GEG for "Navigating Digital Texts: Scaffolding AI Literacy and Information Fluency," a session dedicated to developing critical comprehension and digital writing habits across primary and secondary classrooms. This webinar explores how educators can use Google Workspace to help students analyze digital media, verify claims, and construct well-reasoned arguments. Discover practical methods for helping students cite sources correctly, evaluate synthetic content, and build ethical digital habits. This session offers the strategic instructional foundations needed to turn digital information challenges into opportunities for critical growth. If you have any questions you would like our guest to address, comment below! Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/bwd-hzov-pxu Guest Thozama Mathe Thozama Mathe is a distinguished South African educator and ICT champion, celebrated for pioneering digital integration in primary school teaching. As a recipient of the MEC Special Award for Digital Enhanced Teaching and Learning, he has consistently demonstrated how technology can transform classrooms, particularly in rural and under-resourced communities. His excellence was further recognized at the National Teaching Awards, where he earned acclaim for integrating ICT into primary education, setting a benchmark for innovation and inclusivity in teaching practice. Beyond national recognition, Thozama is also a Google Innovator, leveraging global platforms to design creative, learner-centered solutions that bridge the digital divide. With a career rooted in passion, resilience, and vision, he continues to inspire educators and learners alike, proving that technology is not just a tool but a catalyst for equity and excellence in education.

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

Event Overview Join the Global GEG for "The Connected Educator: Building Resilient Communities of Practice," a webinar dedicated to empowering primary and secondary teachers through professional solidarity and shared pedagogical leadership. Held in celebration of The Teaching Profession month, this session focuses on practical ways educators can use Google Workspace to cultivate localized support networks, dismantle instructional isolation, and elevate practitioner expertise. Participants will discover how to transform routine classroom tools into platforms for collaborative inquiry, collective problem-solving, and cross-school resource sharing. This session provides the strategic framework required to establish sustainable teaching routines that honor teacher autonomy while fostering rich community collaboration. Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/uou-tizo-hvu Guests Mark Valentine Aikins Mark Valentine Aikins is an Educational Technology scholar, e-Learning Coordinator, and Google Workspace for Education Administrator at OLA College of Education, Ghana. A Google Certified Educator and Gemini Certified Educator, he specializes in instructional technology, digital learning tools, and continuous teacher professional development. As a Program Officer with Inspiring Teachers Ghana and a national facilitator for Professional Learning Community (PLC) handbooks, Mark actively trains school leaders and teachers to establish peer-led coaching networks and collaborative inquiry models. His background includes serving as a National Troubleshooter for Virtual Teaching and Learning and publishing research on teacher continuing professional development (CPD) needs and ICT integration. Passionate about dismantling instructional isolation, Mark brings rich expertise in leveraging Google Workspace to elevate teacher agency, streamline collaborative workflows, and cultivate resilient, educator-driven communities of practice. Patrick Hickey Patrick is a Primary Teacher, Google Trainer, Innovator, Coach, PD Partner, and GEG Leader. He is passionate about creating inclusive learning environments. Patrick brings rich expertise in leveraging Google Workspace to create purposeful learning experiences. Patrick has spoken at international conferences on the power of technology and AI to enrich the learning experience for all learners. He also has a great interest in teacher diversity and has recently defended his PhD thesis exploring the teacher professional identity of teachers with physical disabilities. If you have any questions you would like our guests to address, comment below!

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Event Overview Join the Global GEG for "Amplifying Teacher Voice: Collaborative Leadership and Sustainable Workflows," a session in Italian dedicated to honoring teacher leadership, agency, and professional sustainability across primary and secondary classrooms. Aligned with our October theme, The Teaching Profession, and celebrating the spirit of World Teachers' Day, this event explores how educators can harness the Google ecosystem to lead curriculum innovation, advocate for effective classroom practice, and streamline administrative loads. We will examine how to use collaborative Google tools to build peer-mentorship networks, co-design adaptable curriculum repositories, and reclaim valuable planning time. Discover actionable strategies that empower teachers to step into leadership roles within their school communities while preserving professional well-being. Event Accessibility: This event will be conducted in Italian, but participants can use the Google Meet Live Translation feature to join from anywhere in the world. Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/key-ksvc-dvn Host Claudia Fisanotti Educator and trainer with extensive experience in educational innovation, serving as regional coordinator for digital education in Aosta Valley, supporting teachers and institutions in designing effective and inclusive learning pathways. Leader of the GEG Italy group and Leader of Google’s ELP Leader Circle, actively engaged in promoting innovative and global teaching practices. Guests Antonello Magaletti A teacher at the "Panetti-Pitagora" Technical High School in Bari and expert in educational technology innovation. He combines first-hand classroom experience with extensive expertise in developing digital solutions and leading the digital transformation of teaching. As a Google Champion, he supports schools, teachers, and school leaders in integrating advanced technologies, accessibility, and security into learning processes. Currently focused on Artificial Intelligence and generative AI workshops, he is committed to promoting innovation driven by methodology, awareness, and educational responsibility. Mariel Reid An MYP Individuals and Societies teacher at the International School of Bologna, Italy’s only Premier Google Reference School, and an international consultant in the field of ethical AI at Eblana Learning. As a certified Google Trainer and participant in programs such as the AI + Edu Fellowship program, Mariel has had the opportunity to integrate Gemini for Education into her daily practice as a secondary school teacher as well as contribute to the ongoing innovation and technological development at her school. Ilaria Chiusano Primary school teacher, digital education trainer, and Digital Animator at IC Giovanni XXIII Aliotta in Naples. She supports teachers and schools in integrating Google Workspace, artificial intelligence, and innovative digital methodologies into everyday teaching and professional practice. As a member of the GEG Italy community, she is actively involved in teacher training and collaborative initiatives focused on digital transformation, inclusive learning, and the meaningful use of AI in education. She is also the creator of Scuola Digitale Ilaria, a platform dedicated to practical tools, resources, and ideas for digital teaching. If you have any questions you would like our guests to address, comment below!

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Thursday, October 29, 2026

Monthly sessions reviewing best practices, and what's new, for Google for Education Administrators. Each month, we will focus on a particular theme, and look at practical configurations you can implement in your Google Admin Console. We will also take a sneak peek at some new upcoming features, and then breakout into discussions to hear from each other in the community and share best practices. We welcome all Google for Education Administrators from Schools, Universities, IT companies and more!

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