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Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Charting a Course Through Information Literacy & Artificial Intelligence
Overview Information literacy is a journey filled with distinct challenges and valuable opportunities. First, we'll identify the main threats: mis-, dis-, and mal-information from several fronts. Then, you will learn how to recognize these and other obstacles that can hinder student learning. Finally, we'll explore solutions, including how to critically approach the modern challenge of AI as both a platform and a tool for inquiry. You will leave with practical strategies and cues to help your students become the heroes of their information quests. To ultimately gain the critical skills needed to navigate our complex digital world and help shape a future based on facts. Note: This event will be recorded and available for later viewing. Presenter Darren HudginsDarren Hudgins the founder and lead of Think Do Thrive. He works with educators, school leaders, districts, and school organizations to help build ‘community of practice’ experiences that promote critical thinking, creativity, and instructional strategies. He believes in crafting engaging experiences where educators can safely practice the skills and mindsets necessary to help empower our social servants. This approach also strengthens human capacity efforts, drives action, and inspires the souls of educators so that all students can thrive. Darren also co-authors two best-selling books on media and information literacy: *Fact Vs. Fiction: Teaching Critical Thinking Skills in the Age of Fake News* (ISTE 2018) and *Developing Digital Detectives: Essential Lessons for Discerning Fact from Fiction in the 'Fake News' Era* (ISTE 2021).
https://stream.meet.google.com/stream/44c51f7c-59fb-452c-8fad-63bddf6c1510
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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
The Importance of Student Inquiry in the Age of AI
OVERVIEW Curiosity, questions, wonder - these human qualities serve as powerful drivers of learning in the age of AI. This modern era is changing at a breakneck speed, leaving educators to grapple with how to best prepare learners for their future. In light of that reality, inquiry is one of the human superpowers that will need special attention and cultivation for our current students. This is an era that students will need to hone in on what humans are good at so that they can then engage the technology in relevant and meaningful ways. Reminding us that it is the learning focus first and then the technological connections. The goal is for students to be perpetually learning, questioning and growing throughout this era of rampant change. Using inquiry methods will not only engage students in powerful thinking habits, but can also address student apathy and disengagement. During this session we will work to create a human focused learning environment leveraging the effectiveness of inquiry methods and technology. Specific classroom resources, unit plans and rubric will be shared. Note: This event will be recorded and available for later viewing. PRESENTER Diana LaufenbergFor 16 years Diana Laufenberg was a secondary social studies teacher in Wisconsin, Kansas, Arizona and Pennsylvania. She most recently taught at the Science Leadership Academy in Philadelphia, an inquiry-driven, project-based high school focused on modern learning. Her practice has deep roots in experiential education, taking students from the classroom to the real world and back again. Prior to her work in Philadelphia, she was an active member of the teaching community in Flagstaff, AZ where she was named Technology Teacher of the Year for Arizona and a member of the Governor's Master Teacher Corps. Diana was featured on TED.com for her “How to Learn? From Mistakes” and recognized for earning National Board Certification. Her publications include a featured piece on the New York Times Learning blog, co-authoring a chapter in an educational leadership book, and an article in the Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy.  In 2013, Diana Laufenberg partnered with Chris Lehmann to start Inquiry Schools, a non-profit working to create and support student centered learning environments that are inquiry driven, project based and utilizing modern technology. She currently serves as the Executive Director and Lead Teacher for Inquiry Schools. When she is not working, she can be found frolicking in the forests and lakes of Wisconsin. This event will be recorded and shared here the following day.
https://meet.google.com/nps-vbah-jwz
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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Purpose-Driven Expertise in an AI World
Overview Our schools are in crisis. The slog of COVID recovery has bled into a youth mental health epidemic, lagging student achievement, and persistent teacher shortages. At the same time artificial intelligence is upending traditional teaching approaches, redefining what is possible, and radically reinventing the economy. Our schools are simply not designed for this new reality. Tweaking the curriculum is not enough. It is time for a complete transformation -- a transformation that empowers learners, connects learning to personal meaning, and fosters real-world impact.    One way to achieve this vision is through Purpose Driven Expertise. Purpose-Driven Expertise is the combination of two powerful ideas – purpose-driven learning and expertise-focused mastery. Each is individually impactful, but together they can create an extraordinary experience of personal growth and impact that a young person will remember for the rest of their lives. Through sustained engagement in these kinds of experiences, youth can set a long-term trajectory of personal fulfillment, civic contribution, and enduring prosperity.   About the Speaker Joseph South is a national educational technology leader, consultant, and international speaker focused on evidence-based learning transformation. He regularly works with education leaders, governments, corporations, non-profits, museums, and learning innovators of every variety to help them realize their vision. Joseph formerly served as the director of the Office of Educational Technology at the U.S. Department of Education. As a presidential appointee in the Obama Administration, he was an adviser to the Secretary of Education. He developed national educational technology policy, formed public-private partnerships to assist state and local education leaders in transitioning to digital learning, expanded the use of openly licensed educational resources (OER), and worked directly with edtech entrepreneurs, funders, and innovators. Joseph was also a design resident at IDEO where he helped shape The Purpose Project—designed to help young people understand their strengths while developing expertise in something they care deeply about to prototype their purpose. He now helps schools and districts to implement Purpose Driven Expertise, where young people develop expertise aligned to their self-chosen purpose to positively impact their communities.  Joseph currently serves as the Chief Innovation Officer for the International Society for Technology in Education ISTE) and ASCD.
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Practical Supports for Online Privacy and Safety for EU Educators
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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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Thursday, March 19, 2026
Global GEG Event-Women in Tech: Stories from the Field
Event Overview Join us March 19, 2026, we are celebrating International Women's Day 2026 and our March theme of Equity & Access (STEM). This event brings together visionary female tech leaders from Nigeria and Brazil for an immersive "Digital Storybook" experience.  "Women in Tech: Stories from the Field" uses Google Earth to virtually transport educators into the local communities of our speakers. Our speakers will then share the "pivot points" and innovations that have defined their leadership.  This session is designed to move from inspiration to action, providing educators with the strategies and Google tools needed to dismantle barriers and empower the next generation of women in STEM within their own classrooms. Guests  Giselle Santos Giselle Santos is an educator and innovation leader with over 25 years of experience at the intersection of education, AI, and digital transformation. A national reference in the field, she translates AI and digital transformation into concrete decisions — learning experiences, institutional practices, and governance grounded in ethics and real impact. She advises organizations on AI adoption with evidence-based criteria, protecting people, data, and contexts. TEDx Speaker, Google AI Community member, Forbes Blk community member, and contributor to Brazil's AI agenda. Faculty at Saint Paul Business School (Black Leadership Program), graduate student in AI and Public Policy. LinkedIn Top Voice and Google Women Techmakers Ambassador. She is also the human of two adorable pinschers.  Adaobi Agbaegbu Adaobi Agbaegbu is an expert in EdTech, driven by a singular mission: to transform education in Africa. As the Director of CloudEDU Nigeria, Google’s leading Tier 1 Partner in Africa, she leverages her unique blend of expertise in Technology Integration and UX design to build seamless, impactful educational systems. An innovator at heart, Adaobi designs tailored technology frameworks for schools, leads professional development for teachers, and crafts critical digital citizenship and online safety programs. Her work goes beyond simple implementation—it’s about creating sustainable solutions that bridge educational gaps. Adaobi speaks fluent French and is currently learning Chinese, all while running a children's book publishing company.
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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
STEM Sin Fronteras - Regional Innovation Showcase
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
Global Leadership Briefing: Balancing Digital Engagement in Schools
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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.
https://www.cosn.org/event/screen-time-in-schools-what-state-leaders-need-to-know/
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