Good day, Google Educators!
It is officially American Education Week (Nov 17-21). While our friends in the US are celebrating the "team" behind the dream—from bus drivers to admins—this is a great reminder for all of us globally to check in on our support staff. It takes a village!
Whether you are wrapping up a busy Tuesday or just starting your Wednesday, here is your roundup of today's headlines and the tools you need to know about.
1. The Tech Scoop: Workspace Updates
- Meeting Notes Just Got Smarter: If you haven't checked the Workspace Updates Blog lately, the "Take notes for me" feature in Google Meet now supports longer meeting note options. This is a game-changer for those lengthy admin or board meetings where every detail counts.
- Gemini in the Classroom: A quick reminder that Gemini in Classroom is now available for all education editions. We are seeing teachers save hours by using it to generate choice boards and quizzes directly in the stream.
2. The Ed Beat: Headlines & Trends
- Looking Ahead to CSEdWeek: believe it or not, Computer Science Education Week is just around the corner (Dec 8-14). Now is the time to start bookmarking resources. Check out Google's Education Blog for early inspiration on coding activities.
- Teacher Voice & Policy: With the school year in full swing, outlets like The 74 and Education Week are continuing to highlight the importance of teacher retention and mentorship. (Discussion Tip: If you are working on a staff training strategy to support this, tag a Certified Trainer for advice!)
🗣️ Community Challenge: Level Up!
We want to move you from Bronze to Silver!. The best way to do that is by sharing an "Authored Solution" that helps a peer.
Today’s Question: With the new Gemini in Classroom features, have you tried generating a quiz or lesson plan yet?
- Yes? Tell us what topic you used (e.g., "Photosynthesis" or "Hamlet").
- No? What is one "boring" admin task you wish AI could handle for you?
👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments!
