Has anyone checked out this side of Gemini? https://gemini.google.com/immersive-explorations

These can be found at the URL above and also through the Students tab of the Gemini sidebar. These are pre-built experiences on a range of topics. It is currently in beta and there are 20 explorations as of this post. It reminds me of some of the experiences in Google Earth Voyager but with Gemini built in. I would love to see this evolve where students would be able to build their own and share with peers inside of their domain based on a topic of research. Anyways, I figured if you hadn't seen these, you could explore. And if you did, maybe you could share back some thoughts for our GEG. 

Take a sneak peek at the Idaho AI Standards on the Idaho State Dept of Ed website!

Idaho is making big moves in EdTech, and our own Jessica Johnson, Paul Zimmerman, and Kaywin Cottle are at the forefront, driving state-level AI guidance and professional development. To round out the team, Theresa McSweeney (hey, that’s me!) just earned an ISTE EdTech Leader certification.  Together, our quartet is working hard to ensure educators have a seat at the table when it comes to AI in schools.

Wondering how you can get up to speed on AI so your voice is heard, too?

Start with the Google Educator Series! These badge pathways offer everything you need to level up your own skills and gain the resources to train colleagues. If you haven't checked out the trainer resources yet, take a look; the materials are ready to go, so we can focus on learning, collaborating, and teaching.

This is our window to shine. Let's showcase Idaho's educator talent and stack up those Google Educator badges!

P.S. Check out our Idaho GEG event page to join our upcoming meetups!

Езикова гимназия „Иван Вазов“, Пловдив получи най-високото признание в програмата на Google за референтни училища – Google Premier Reference School. Новият статут е признание за дългогодишните усилия на училищния екип да превръща технологичните иновации в реални образователни практики.

Hello GEG Oregon members!

Let us know what topics or formats you'd like to explore during our 2026-27 GEG Oregon meetings.

Melissa Lim, PPS
Co-facilitator, GEG Oregon

Math teachers

HELP!

I am meeting with a fellow teacher to discuss how to use Gemini Notebook in Math classes for teacher planning and student learning. While I have a good tool kit for many subject (Social Studies, English, Science), I'm weaker on Math (just in general; I struggle to calculate the tip at times).

Any advice/resources?

Back in 2020, I worked as a teacher and studied to earn my microcredentials like becoming a Google Certified Educator Level 1 and Level 2. It was a lot to manage. Now that Educators are working to earn their Google AI Educator Badges, what advice would you give to them to balance their career pursuits and their career? Do you have any tips or tricks on how you balanced your time as you worked through the badging process?

I'm Mantha, your GEG Special Education leader. Currently, I'm a middle school Special Education teacher, but I've been blessed to work with students from K-12 in my 20+ years in education. When I'm not working with students or teachers, you can find me snuggling up with one of my four old dogs - a 12 year old Corgi named Cookie, a 14 year old terrier mix named Gadget, a 15 year old Schnauzer Dachshund mix named Sophie, or our 16 year old Daschund named Dottie - and watching a terrible movie. 

Please introduce yourself to this community. So glad to have you here!

Update on recent GEG Malawi Events!

GEG-Indiana is bringing Hoosier educators together to share ideas, resources, and practical ways to use Google tools. Discover our growing community, explore the free Google AI Educator Series, and connect with colleagues—whether you’re just getting started or ready to take your learning further.

Did you miss the event on Wednesday, October 28th? 

MEET THE LEADERS OF GEG SABAH 2026

Leadership is not simply about holding a position.
It is about creating opportunities, empowering others, building communities, and turning ideas into meaningful impact.

This November, GEG Summit Sabah 2026 brings together the passionate leaders of Google Educator Groups across Sabah — educators who are actively connecting people, sharing knowledge, strengthening digital competencies, and inspiring innovation within their respective districts.

From Kota Kinabalu to Tawau, Penampang to Tuaran, Keningau to Beluran, Kinabatangan to Ranau, Lahad Datu, Beaufort and Kota Marudu, our leaders share one collective purpose:

To build stronger educators, stronger communities, and a brighter future for education in Sabah.

GEG Sabah is more than a network.

It is a growing community of educators who believe that transformation happens when people are empowered to learn, lead, collaborate and create.

At GEG Summit Sabah 2026, we celebrate the people behind this movement — the leaders who continue to serve their communities, champion innovation, and create meaningful opportunities for educators and learners.

🌄 Different classrooms. Different communities. One stronger Sabah.

📍 7 November 2026
IPG Kampus Gaya, Kota Kinabalu

Join us and meet the leaders behind the growing GEG Sabah community.

Educate. Empower. Connect. Innovate.

#GEGSabah
#GEGSummitSabah2026
#GoogleEducatorGroups
#EducationLeadership
#DigitalTransformation
#EducationInnovation
#EdTech
#ArtificialIntelligence
#TeacherLeadership
#FutureOfEducation
#SabahEducation
#CommunityLeadership
#GoogleForEducation
#MalaysiaEducation

Hello GEG Toronto! 

Have you been thinking about becoming a Google Certified Educator? Well, there's never been a better time!

Google has officially made its Level 1 and Level 2 Educator Certification exams FREE! 🙌

Previously costing $10 USD for Level 1 and $25 USD for Level 2, both exams are now available at no cost, making it even easier for you to develop their skills and earn recognition for your Google Workspace for Education expertise.

Which certification is right for you?

📗 Level 1: Perfect for educators looking to build confidence using Google tools to enhance teaching and learning.

📘 Level 2: Ready to take things further? Explore more advanced tools and strategies for integrating technology into your classroom.

Both certifications are valid for three years, and Google provides free learning resources to help you prepare!

👉 Get started here: https://edu.google.ca/learning-center/certifications/

Let's get the GEG Toronto community talking! 💬

Are you already Google Certified, thinking about taking an exam, or planning to renew your certification? Share your experience, questions, or favourite study tips in the comments!

#GEGToronto #GoogleCertifiedEducator #GoogleForEducation #ProfessionalLearning

Acompáñanos este 3 de noviembre en una conversación con María Nelly Uriona.

¿Tus estudiantes de grado o posgrado escriben diarios de clase, pero te falta tiempo para analizar detenidamente el impacto de sus reflexiones?
En educación, las reflexiones de tus estudiantes se pueden transformar en datos metacognitivos usando Inteligencia Artificial.
En este seminario web aprenderás a integrar la Inteligencia Artificial como un co-analista pedagógico para desmenuzar diarios de clase, evaluar la evolución del pensamiento crítico y monitorear el progreso metacognitivo en tiempo récord.

  Enlace de inscripción: https://bit.ly/CLSpanishNov3

How can a simple Google Keep note become a student-created video? 📝 🎬

Start with one idea—and build forward instead of starting over!

In my From Capture to Captivating project, students carry their thinking through three Google tools:

💡 Google Keep: Capture interests, questions, and ideas, then choose one worth sharing.
🖼️ Google Slides: Build three slides to introduce the topic, explain it visually, and share a personal connection.
🎥 Google Vids: Use that same structure to plan a short narrated video, when school accounts support it. The slides can also stand alone as a complete project!

https://teachercast.net/edtech/lesson-plan-google-keep-slides-vids/

For instructional coaches, it’s a practical way to help teachers connect tools around a learning goal—not just introduce another app.

Join us for our next GEG Instructional Coaches group on Wednesday October 28 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern! Bring your ideas and questions, and let’s keep the conversation Googley. 💙❤️💛💚

👇 Join us here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfABWd8zWJKPHVqiXz9qZDJuyPunpkub9YHd7FQaEjECPjwpQ/viewform

Leave a comment to let us know what you are up to these days!

Jeff Bradbury

Our Community Lead, Mark Valentine Aikins, was selected as a Google for Education Certified Trainer yesterday, as he announced on his LinkedIn page. 

On behalf of the entire GEG Ghana community, we celebrate you on becoming an officially certified Google for Education Certified Trainer! 

Your dedication to empowering educators and transforming classrooms through technology is truly inspiring. We are immensely proud of this milestone and excited to continue innovating and driving impact together.

Keep leading, inspiring, and elevating education! 

#GoogleET #GEGGhana #GoogleCertifiedTrainer #EdTechGhana #ProudMoment

As educators, professional development is key to keeping up with shifts and changes in education, but we understand that sometimes juggling classroom demands, workload, and commitments can put PD on the back burner. 

Doing it alone is possible, but why do that when we can all do it together 😁? So GEG Abuja will be starting a Google Certified Educator Sprint & Prep Circle. The goal is to get as many educators as possible (myself included 😂) across the finish line which is registered and ready to take the Google Certified Educator 1 or 2 before the end of November. And we will be doing this by working together as a community in sync. 

We start on the 31st of October with a 45mins kick-off session unpacking the certifications and walking you through the process. 

If you are ready to finally cross that off your 2026 goals list, click here and register.

How long have you been putting off your certification or recertification exam?

Posting on behalf of Porsche Fischer, Educational Statistics & AI Faculty & Advisor at MSU: 

Michigan State University's College of Education has recently launched a fully online Master of Arts in Educational Statistics & Artificial Intelligence.

We're hosting our final Virtual Open House before the Spring 2027 application deadline:

Breaking into Educational Data Science & AI + Application Workshop
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 4:00–4:30 p.m. ET

Register: https://explore.msu.edu/register/ed-stats-ai-nov-2026

Program information: https://education.msu.edu/cepse/educational-statistics-and-ai

Apply: https://education.msu.edu/cepse/educational-statistics-and-ai/apply

Spring 2027 application deadline: November 15, 2026

1. 📍 Your Location & Role: Where are you posting from, and what do you teach/do?
2. ⚡ Go-To Google Tool: What's one Google tool or feature you couldn't live without in your workspace or classroom?
3. 🎯 Wishlist: What’s one resource, template, or idea you’re hoping to steal/share in this group?

The theme this month is "The Teaching Profession", and depending on who you are and where you are, we all got into teaching for different reasons. 

From knowing really early on that we wanted to be teachers, to being inspired by a teacher or even (in my case) stumbling into the profession and realising that this was it for you.

So my question to you is: why did you decide to become a teacher? What inspired you? Who knows, you might inspire the next teacher 😊

f you couldn't make it to our October meeting, you can view and interact with the  links below:

October Meeting Slide Deck 

October Meeting Recording 

Grab your notepad! Go to Slide 4 and take the trivia quiz (no cheating). What was your score?

Move on to Slide 16: What do you think is the biggest difference between 'TV teaching' and 'Real teaching'? Hit reply to this post and let us know your thoughts. 

On Slide 17, you can earn a Badge! Here we are exploring how to use the Gemini tool of Canvas to create a lesson plan and worksheet for teaching students about recognizing what is real and not real on the internet. Students practice identifying fact vs. opinion as well as author purpose. This lesson could help your students conduct research on the internet and help them to find good sources of information. 

Sides 22-24 highlight a few conferences that are happening soon in our NorCal area. Registration is open now, so check out these opportunities.

Don't forget to swing by Slide 25 for our Collaborative Resource Swap

Our resource-sharing link is still live!  Open the meeting slide deck and look at Slide 8. Whether you attended live or are catching up now, we’d love your input:

• Get One: Explore helpful resources, templates, and ideas shared by fellow members.

• Give One: Add your own favorite edtech tools or strategies to help out the group.

We hope to see you at our Next Meeting: November 12th @ 3:00 PM

Thanks for being such a great community, and hope to see you all next month!

Best,

The GEG NorCal Team

Hey WNY GEG crew! We've just begun AI training across our district. Instead of just handing out tools, our training focuses on keeping things safe and smart while truly enhancing student learning. We start with the basics, like keeping student data secure on approved tools like Gemini, and practice healthy skepticism by playing "Spot the Hallucination" to catch made-up facts and citations. From there, we look at how AI fits into solid teaching through the SAMR and TPACK frameworks. We're also introducing our teachers to the Google AI Educator resources and badges so they can build confidence as they go! To keep expectations clear, we’re using a simple "Traffic Light" system (Red, Yellow, Green) for student work, and we’ve been exploring cool Gemini Canvas features to design interactive, student-centered learning activities. 

It’s been an exciting journey, but we’d love to know what’s happening in your neck of the woods! How is your district navigating AI frameworks and training right now? Drop your favorite tips or tools in the comments below! 

We are officially bringing the New Mexico Google Educator Group back, and I’m so excited to have a space where educators across New Mexico can connect, share ideas, ask questions, and learn together.

There are three main areas you’ll use in this space:

• 💬 Discussions — Think of this as our chat and conversation space. Click Start a Conversation to share an idea, ask a question, post a resource, or start a discussion. Others can respond, reply, and give Kudos to posts they find helpful.
• 📰 Stay Informed — This is where our NMGEG newsletters, blog posts, updates, tips, and monthly learning challenges will live.
• 📅 Events — Upcoming trainings, meetups, learning opportunities, and NMGEG events will be posted here.

INTRODUCE YOURSELF

To get us started, introduce yourself below!

• 👋 Your name
• 📍 Where you’re from / district or school
• 🍎 Your role
• 💻 One Google tool you use all the time

And don’t be afraid to jump into the conversation! Ask questions, share what’s working, respond to others, and give a little Kudos when you see something useful. 

I’m excited to see this community grow! 

Tina Nuñez- TechnicallyTina 

NMGEG Leader 

Are you or a colleague looking to renew or earn a Google Educator Level 1 certification? Check out the NEW REMC cohort "Google Certified Together" and work through the certification prep with others in Michigan and a Google certified facilitator to support you along the way! The fall cohort launches on October 26th. Register here!

• Teachers with a Google for Education account can type the @ symbol in Gemini to instantly access and analyze their Google Classroom data.
• The tool identifies class-wide learning trends on recent assignments, allowing educators to efficiently adjust their lesson plans.
• Gemini can generate personalized report cards for each student to provide a clear performance snapshot for parent meetings or individual check-ins.

Click here to read the entire blog post from techcoachjuarez.com.

Hi GEG NorCal Educators!

Happy World Teachers' Day (month)! 

As we celebrate the teaching profession this October, we're bringing our community together to reflect on the real work happening in our classrooms. 

Join us for our next GEG NorCal meeting where we'll share a laugh,  share some resources  for our classrooms and maybe even earn a badge.

Meeting Details:

Date: Next Thursday (October 8. 2026)

Time: 3:00 PM PST

Where: Google Meet 

Bring your favorite afternoon beverage, a Resource to Share, and be ready to connect with fellow educators. 

Integrate This! blog post:

https://integratethisedtech.blogspot.com/2026/09/whats-new-in-google-part-1-level-up.html

Hi everyone! 🌴

Whether you’re right here in Florida or tuning in from another GEG community across the map, welcome! One of the absolute best things about this network is that none of us have to figure out tech integration alone.

This month, let’s build a Cross-Group Crowdsourced Toolkit together!

Drop a comment below to share...

1. Your contribution to our toolkit:

   • A Wish: ONE thing you’d love to learn, automate, or improve using Google Workspace that would save you 15 minutes this week (e.g., "Streamlining parent comms with Gmail templates" or "Mastering smart chips in Docs")

   • ...OR A Win: ONE favorite Google trick or shortcut you've already got locked down! 💡

How to jump in: See a goal above that you've already figured out?

Reply to their comment with a quick tip, link, or favorite resource.

Let’s cross-pollinate our best ideas and help each other level up! 👇

With joy,

Jill

If you are part of our membership email list - you will have received this message this morning 🙂

Olá, líderes do GEG Brasil!

Como parte das ações de mentoria voltadas ao verbo APRENDER, quero convidar vocês a construir uma jornada de desenvolvimento da nossa liderança: líderes GEG aprendendo com líderes GEG para fortalecer suas comunidades.

E o primeiro passo é escutar! Antes de definir temas e encontros, quero compreender os desafios que vocês vivenciam e reconhecer as experiências que já existem na nossa rede.

Para começar essa conversa:

• 💬Quais desafios você enfrenta atualmente para liderar, mobilizar e fortalecer sua comunidade GEG?
• 💡Que conhecimentos, estratégias, recursos ou trocas ajudariam você a avançar como líder?
• 🤝Você possui alguma prática ou experiência que poderia compartilhar com outros líderes?

Pode ser uma dificuldade para engajar participantes, manter a continuidade das ações, dividir responsabilidades ou comunicar o impacto do seu GEG. Também pode ser uma estratégia que você experimentou e que trouxe aprendizados, mesmo que a ação não tenha saído como esperado.

A partir das contribuições, identificarei prioridades e organizarei oportunidades de aprendizagem entre pares, com trocas, recursos e estratégias aplicáveis às nossas comunidades.

Conte nos comentários um desafio ou uma experiência. Não precisa responder a tudo: sua contribuição já é um ponto de partida para aprendermos juntos!

Hello Instructional Coaches,

I hope you had a wonderful weekend and are having a great week.

Last week we had almost 40 coaches join us for our first GEG Coaches Meetup where we discussed Google Gemini and using AI in our Coaching programs to support our teachers.

Tomorrow, we return with another high-impact GEG Meetup at 1:30PM Eastern

https://forms.gle/cpaepxY3emED4pTL9

Please take a moment to sign up today!  The calendar link will be shared after submission.

The topic tomorrow will revolve around data collection in our coaching programs.  All are welcome to share how they are collecting and sharing data (and which data to share).

Do you have a dashboard?  Do you NEED a dashboard?  

See you tomorrow Coaches!

Jeff Bradbury

Salam and hello, everyone! Welcome to our official GEG Malaysia space! 
I'm Fairuz from the Google for Education Malaysia team. (You may call me Fye) 😀
Please join me in introducing yourselves in this comment thread! 

You can use this space to promote any GEG-related or Google for Edu programs that would benefit everyone who has access to this space. 

Check out my latest blog post where I tell the story of a teacher coached recently and how she, within days, used Gemini to vibe code her own custom math tools for her students. 

https://techcoachjuarez.com/2026/09/18/from-idea-to-interactive-a-teachers-first-custom-tool/?jetpac...

📢Undangan Webinar Kolaborasi Internasional!

Halo Bapak/Ibu dan Rekan-Rekan Pendidik! 👋

Mari bergabung dalam Webinar Kolaborasi GEG Gunungsitoli x GEG Malaysia x KSRG Indonesia yang akan membahas transformasi digital di lingkungan pendidikan.

Judul Kegiatan :

"Bukan sekedar alat, melainkan sebuah pergeseran budaya dan realitas transformasi digital sekolah"

Narasumber

Meidaman Mendrofa (GEG Kota Gunungsitoli) & Shamsuria Binti Ebni (GEG Labuan - Malaysia)

Moderator

Eldawati (PIC KSRG Indonesia)

🗓Hari/Tanggal  : Jumat, 18 September 2026

⏰Waktu : 03.00 - 05.00 PM

📍Link Google Meet: https://s.id/webinargeggunungsitoli-malaysia

El 23 de septiembre estaremos conversando sobre la alfabetización en la era de la IA. ¿Cómo podemos integrar IA de una manera efectiva en la clase de Literatura? ¿Cómo nos podemos apoyar en las herramientas de Google para desarrollar destrezas de lectura y escritura? 

¡Este evento será en español! ¡Los esperamos!

Enlace de Registro  

whether it’s leading with core values, navigating personal relationships, or just permitting myself to forget a bad day + reset, there’s always room to "be curious, not judgmental."

Hi everyone,

Welcome to our brand-new digital home! The virtual keys have been handed over, the Wi-Fi is strong, and the GEG US Western NY space is officially live. Whether you teach, lead, coach, or support, we welcome EVERYONE and we’re so glad you're here.

Consider this our local sandbox—a place to swap all things Google, ask "how do I do this in Slides?" without judgment, share classroom wins, and connect with Western New York educators who truly get it. Not from Western New York? Feel free to connect here. Many of us are from the greater Buffalo/Niagara region and they don't call it The City of Good Neighbors for nothing!

To kick off our roll call, drop a comment below with:

• Your name & your role/school

• Your current go to Google tool and how you've used it recently

• Which of the following things you're here for most:

  ⚡ Time-Saving Tools: Smart strategies to cut down on prep and admin work.

  💡 Fresh Classroom/School Ideas: New ways to engage students or streamline operations.

  👥 Peer Connection: Connecting with fellow educators to swap advice and encouragement.

  🎯 Google Mastery: Deep dives into Workspace tools, updates, and certifications.

  🚀 EdTech Trends: Exploring AI, digital citizenship, and future-ready skills.

  Have something else in mind? Let us know below!"

• *Bonus points for sharing your go to, can't miss food spot. We won't ask if you are Team Bleu Cheese or Team Ranch...yet.

Let’s build something awesome together! 

👋 Meet your GEG leaders: Aurelius Yeo, Yuto, Claire Simms, Eunice Lim and Yijie Liu (left to right in the photo). 

We’re excited to bring educators together to share ideas and explore how Google Technologies can enrich teaching and learning.

💡 Tried something that worked well in your classroom? Have a question or an idea you’d like to explore? We’d love to hear from you! This is a space to exchange experiences and support one another.

🌐 Visit our GEG Singapore website and keep an eye out for community updates and opportunities to learn together. Whether you’re just getting started or have plenty to share, you’re welcome here.

🤝 Let’s build our GEG Singapore community together!

 Kick off the 2026–2027 school year with fresh strategies, time-saving features, and powerful pedagogical tools!

Join Google Educator Group (GEG) Pennsylvania for our live streaming event: Back to School Tools and Tips.

🗓 Date: Monday, September 15, 2026

⏰ Time: 7:00 PM EST

📍 Location: Streaming Live on YouTube

🔗 Link to Join: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMLAAR50HnU

Hello Instructional Coaches!

Please save the date for our GEG Instructional Coach Fall kick off. Join Instructional Coaches from around the world as we Meetup for 30 minutes to connect as coaches around a topic.

On September 17th at 11:00-11:30 EST we will meetup to chat about how your school or district might be using the free snackable, stackable PD offered through the Google AI Educator Series (GS).  Save the date now and keep your eyes open for a registration link coming soon! 

This is a timely discussion as the Google AI Educator Series (GS) Badge-a-thon: Day of AI Learning is taking place on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Built to be drop-in friendly, this 10-hour virtual event offers bite-sized, 30-minute “Inspiration to Action” blocks where educators can learn actionable classroom workflows and earn official ISTE- and ASCD-aligned credentials live on stream. Register here for the September 19 Badge-a-thon Event: goo.gle/GESBadgeathon

Don’t forget to follow the GEG Instructional Coaches over on the Google For Education Community Hub!!

To Register for our meetup, please visit our events page: (CLICK HERE)

Hi GEG NorCal Community,

If you couldn't make it to our September Back to School meeting, no worries at all—we’ve got you covered! You can catch up anytime using the links below:

Meeting Slide Deck

 Meeting Recording

Collaborative Resource Swap

Our resource-sharing link is still live!  Open the meeting slide deck and look at Slide 8. Whether you attended live or are catching up now, we’d love your input:

• Get One: Explore helpful resources, templates, and ideas shared by fellow members.

• Give One: Add your own favorite edtech tools or strategies to help out the group.

Mark Your Calendars: Events & Key Dates

• National IT Professionals Day (Sept 15): Take a moment to give a shoutout to the tech team members who keep our systems running smoothly!

• Google AI Educator Series (GES) Badge-a-thon (Saturday, Sept 19 | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM ET): A live, drop-in virtual event with 20 distinct 30-minute sessions. Earn official, ISTE-aligned digital badges on the spot through guided badging sprints. Visit Slide 6 to register! 

• Google Updates Visit slide 5 for the latest Google Workspace updates. What's your favorite? Please reply to this post and share yours.  If you're watching the recording, you'll hear us sharing our favorite updates. If you're curious, I highly encourage you to sign up for the Badge-a-thon! (I did, and I hope I will see you there, too.)

• Global GEG Event — Navigating Digital Texts: Scaffolding AI Literacy and Information Fluency (Sept 24): A practical session on using Google Workspace tools to build critical media analysis, source citation, and digital writing habits in Primary and Secondary classrooms. Check the slide 7 for the registration link!

Get Involved & Next Meeting We love community involvement! Check out Slide 9 in the presentation deck to learn how you can connect, present at a future meeting, suggest topics, or join our leadership team. 

• Next Meeting: October 8th @ 3:00 PM

Thanks for being such a great community, and hope to see you all next month!

Best,

The GEG NorCal Team

Hi there!

Google for Education is bringing together educators nationwide for a 10-hour drop-in broadcast filled with practical, time-saving classroom hacks and live micro-credentialing. As part of my commitment to supporting thoughtful AI integration across our classrooms, I'm thrilled to share that I'll be presenting live during the Google AI Educator Series Badge-a-thon: Day of AI Learning on Saturday, September 19, 2026!

• Session Topic: Create scaffolds to support reading comprehension
• Broadcast Time: 5:30 - 6:00 PM ET
• What We’ll Cover: I’ll share real classroom use cases for Replacing Prep Time with Human Connection. Then, we’ll walk through the official badging module together to get you certified live.

By the end of our 30-minute block, you’ll walk away with an official, ISTE- and ASCD-aligned digital badge verified live on stream - plus Google chat moderators will be in the room to support you every step of the way.🎟️ Reserve your free spot & join my room: goo.gle/GESBadgeathon

Let’s tune in together and represent our community on the live badging leaderboard!

Warmly,

Judy Keller

Quero registrar aqui meu agradecimento por esse encontro tão especial entre o GEG Diadema e o GEG Itália.

Foi uma experiência incrível poder conversar com educadores de diferentes realidades, compartilhar desafios, conhecer outras perspectivas sobre educação e, principalmente, perceber que, mesmo separados por milhares de quilômetros, temos muitos objetivos em comum: valorizar os professores, transformar a aprendizagem e criar novas oportunidades para nossos estudantes.

Como líder do GEG Diadema, fico muito feliz e orgulhoso em ver nossa comunidade participando de uma iniciativa internacional como essa. 💙

Essas conexões mostram exatamente a força dos GEGs: pessoas que compartilham conhecimento, experiências e boas práticas para que possamos aprender uns com os outros.

Meu agradecimento especial ao @CFisanotti , líder do GEG Itália, pela parceria, disponibilidade e por toda essa troca tão enriquecedora. 🇮🇹🤝🇧🇷

Um agradecimento enorme também à @Sabina_Hussaini, que foi fundamental para construir essa ponte, aproximar nossas comunidades e tornar esse encontro possível. 🌟

Obrigado também a todos os participantes do GEG Itália, GEG Brasil e, principalmente, aos membros do nosso GEG Diadema que estiveram conosco, contribuíram com suas experiências e representaram tão bem nossa comunidade.

Que esse seja apenas o começo de muitas outras conexões internacionais! 🚀🌎

Seguimos juntos, mostrando que quando educadores se conectam, fronteiras deixam de ser limites e passam a ser oportunidades de aprendizagem.

💙 Obrigado, GEG Diadema!

#GEGDiadema #GEGBrasil #GEGItalia #GoogleForEducation #GoogleEducatorGroups #Educação #TecnologiaNaEducação #Colaboração #EducaçãoSemFronteiras

Actualizaciones en Gemini Live en Gmail, Docs y Keep.

Este martes 8 de septiembre, a las 6:00pm hora de México, tendremos un intersante webinar sobre la autoregulación docente. En esta sesión aprenderás a identificar tus señales físicas de estrés, desactivar detonantes en el aula y ajustar tu estilo de enseñanza para conectar con todos tus alumnos.

@PerlaZamora estará presentando este tema. 

Enlace de registro: https://bit.ly/CLSpanish_Sept8

We had a great audience last week for our event on the 25th August. 

The recording of this event is now up on our Google Site. Despite some internet issues throughout, we got there in the end! Super grateful again to our guest presenters for the event. @Dr_Narjeet_Kaur @LeahKaphuka @NaghamBaki , Michael Beckley and Luke Chingoli!

https://sites.google.com/geg-site.com/geg-malawi/events/past-events is where you can find the recording. 

We're still thinking about what our next event should focus on, if you have anything you're interested in - please let us know 🙂 

Аз съм учител по български език и литература. Книгата никога няма да бъде далече от ръцете ми и винаги първо нея ще подавам в ръцете на учениците си. 

И тъй като художествените текстове, без значение кога са създадени, владеят магията да пренасят през времето и пространството всяка мяра за света и живота по принцип, аз мисля, че днес децата трябва да откриват в тях и добавена стойност. 

Например: те трябва да изучават  „Бай Ганьо“ днес и заради това, че трябва да могат да разпознават „ганьовщината“ както в чуждите, така и в собствените си дигитални профили и да избират гражданската доблест пред лесната популярност.

Ако четат „Железният светилник“ , трябва да разберат, че традициите и моралът са онази здрава почва, върху която да градят своята идентичност в днешния така глобален свят.

Винаги, когато е възможно,  си поставям и такива отвъд литературни цели, защото днес алгоритмите вече влияят на много от нашите решения. И точно заради това децата днес се нуждаят от някакъв свой вътрешен филтър, за да не се изгубят.

В това е и големият смисъл на проекта "Анатомия на самотата - от острова до AI". С него свързахме темата за самотата на Робинзон Крузо с темата за самотата в дигиталната ера посредством паралел със съвременния казус за Адам Рейн - момчето, което през август 2025 г. се самоуби след няколкомесечен разговор с ChatGPT, а родителите му към момента водят дело срещу Open AI, защото откриват намесата на чатбота в решението на момчето да посегне на живота си.

Този паралел превърнахме в краен резултат: дигитално приложение за самоконтрол пред екрана - "Социален компас". 

Това е проектно базирано обучение, което  свързва знания и умения от областта на литературата, философията, физическото възпитание и спорт, математиката, биологията и информационните технологии. 

Дигиталната изолация е критичен проблем - случаят с Адам Рейн показва колко фатални могат да бъдат последиците, когато ИИ замени човешкото общуване. Крайно време е да си дадем сметка, че докато ние възрастните обмисляме как да въведем ИИ в учебните часове, вече голяма част от учениците са в задънена улица, изградили са вредни навици и култура за работа с ИИ, погрешно разбиране за смисъла и приложението му - няма учебен предмет в училище, по който целенасочено да се информират за всички рискове при работа с ИИ или да експериментират целогодишно с потенциалните му творчески възможности. Самообучават се и често в това самообучение сами не успяват да надскочат оценка Среден 3. Извън някои специализирани паралелки в специализирани училища в страната децата масово използват ии на примитивно базово ниво - копи-пейст. А наред с това и опасно припознават в него човешка компания, когато са сами. 

Вярвам, че всеки учител през призмата на учебното съдържание по всеки предмет не просто би могъл, а е длъжен да изгражда тази нова и така необходима култура за използването на този мощен инструмент. 

Надявам се  с този проект учениците ми да са разбрали посланието, че ИИ не е инструмент, с който да  ние да си създаваме нови социални проблеми, а е инструмент, с който да опитаме да решаваме такива проблеми. 

Това е моят начин, а какъв е вашият?

Hace seis años comenzamos este camino con una convicción que sigue intacta: el cambio educativo es posible cuando conectamos personas, compartimos conocimiento y construimos comunidad.

Desde 2020, GEG Buenos Aires se convirtió en un espacio de encuentro para docentes y educadores con ganas de aprender, experimentar, compartir experiencias y descubrir nuevas maneras de enseñar y aprender con tecnología.

A lo largo de estos años atravesamos contextos muy diferentes. Nos encontramos detrás de una pantalla cuando encontrarnos presencialmente no era posible. Creamos espacios para acompañarnos, capacitarnos y aprender juntos. Probamos herramientas, organizamos encuentros, compartimos recursos, impulsamos proyectos y construimos vínculos que trascendieron cada actividad.

Y en cada etapa hubo algo que permaneció constante: los pilares que nos unen como comunidad.

Empoderar. Inspirar. Aprender. Compartir.

GEG Buenos Aires no se construye solamente con eventos o capacitaciones. Se construye con cada docente que participa, hace una pregunta, comparte una experiencia, recomienda un recurso, se anima a probar algo nuevo o decide ayudar a otro educador.

Por eso, celebrar estos seis años es también celebrar a todas las personas que fueron y siguen siendo parte de esta comunidad.

Agradecemos especialmente al programa Google Educator Groups de Google for Education, que hace posible que educadores de distintas partes del mundo puedan encontrarse, colaborar y crecer a través de comunidades locales.

Y si todavía no sos parte de un GEG...

Este aniversario también puede ser una invitación.

Los Google Educator Groups reúnen a educadores interesados en aprender unos de otros, compartir experiencias y explorar cómo la tecnología puede contribuir a transformar la educación.

Buscá el GEG más cercano a tu ciudad o región, acercate a su comunidad y animate a participar.

Porque una comunidad empieza con un encuentro.
Una idea crece cuando se comparte.
Y la transformación educativa se vuelve posible cuando dejamos de pensarla en soledad.

Después de seis años, seguimos acá, con la misma convicción del primer día:

cuando conectamos personas, compartimos conocimiento y construimos comunidad, podemos transformar la educación.

🎉 ¡Felices 6 años, GEG Buenos Aires!

Seguimos conectando personas que transforman la educación. 💙❤️💛💚

Hello GEG Michigan! 

If you were unable to join our information session yesterday, here is the nitty-gritty. 

• Google AI Educator Series portal 

  You can start earning badges today! Here are three ways you can start learning and earning:
  • Option 1: GEG MI Guided office hours (9/2, 9/9, and 9/16 at 11:30am ET)
  • Option 2: In person meet up with a friend or colleague (coordinate with peer in your district)
  • Option 3: Self guided (on your own)

• Access Facilitator Training Resources & Slide Decks here >>> goo.gle/GES1pager 

• Check out the alignment to Michigan's AI guidelines here >>> https://www.googleforeducommunity.com/t5/blogs/blogworkflowpage/blog-id/GEG_Michiganblog-board/artic...

• 📅[Save the Date!] The GES Badge-a-thon: Day of AI Learning

  Keep the momentum going all semester long! We are gearing up to launch the GES Badge-a-thon on Saturday, September 19, 9am-7pm ET. This is an exciting initiative to help you and your school get a jump-start on AI learning this school year. Register here! 

Hi everyone, I'm Jill (a little more about me below)!

Welcome to our brand-new digital home! The virtual keys have been handed over, the Wi-Fi is strong, and the GEG US Tampa space is officially live.

Consider this our local sandbox—a place to swap all things Google, ask "how do I do this in Slides?" without judgment, share classroom wins, and connect with Tampa Bay educators who truly get it.

To kick off our very first roll call, drop a comment below with:

• Your name & your role/school

• One thing bringing you joy this week (bonus points for sharing a fave beverage or surprisingly effective teacher tricks)

• What you're here for most: smart strategies, fresh ideas, or peer support?

So glad you’re here—let’s build something awesome together! 🌴

With joy,

Dear GEG Global Community,

Warm greetings from Sabah, Malaysia!

On behalf of Google Educator Groups (GEG) Sabah, we are delighted to extend a warm invitation to GEG Leaders, Co-Leaders, Captains, educators, and community members from around the world to join us for the upcoming GEG Summit Sabah 2026, taking place on 7 & 8 November 2026 in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.

GEG Summit Sabah 2026 is envisioned as a global gathering of educators, education leaders, digital innovators, EdTech enthusiasts, and members of the Google educator community who share a passion for learning, collaboration, innovation, and meaningful educational transformation.

Throughout the summit, participants will have opportunities to Connect • Learn • Share • Inspire • Innovate through keynote sessions, interactive workshops, community showcases, networking opportunities, and conversations around the future of education, Google technologies, artificial intelligence, and digital learning.

We would also be truly honored to welcome our international GEG friends to our special GEG Summit Sabah Gala Night an evening dedicated to celebrating our global educator community, strengthening friendships and professional connections, recognising contributions, and experiencing the warmth and vibrant culture of Sabah, known as the Land Below the Wind.

Event Details

• Event: GEG Summit Sabah 2026

• Date: 7 & 8 November 2026

• Location: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

• Highlights: Keynote Sessions, Interactive Workshops, Community Networking, GEG Showcases & Gala Night Dinner

• GEG Summit Sabah Site: https://sites.google.com/view/gegsummitsabah/home

• GEG Sabah Official Portal: www.gegsabah.edu.my

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gegsabah

Whether you are joining us from within Malaysia, across the Asia-Pacific region, or from another part of the world, you are warmly welcome to be part of GEG Summit Sabah 2026.

Your presence would greatly enrich the spirit of collaboration, friendship, knowledge-sharing, and global connection that we hope to create during this special gathering.

Please let us know if you, your GEG community, or fellow educators are interested in attending. We would be pleased to share further information regarding registration, programme participation, accommodation, travel arrangements, and other logistics.

We look forward to welcoming the GEG Global Community to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, and creating unforgettable connections together at GEG Summit Sabah 2026.

See you in the Land Below the Wind!

Warm regards,

GEG Sabah Team

Ts.Jebat
Leader, Google Educator Groups Sabah
Google Certified Trainer • Google Certified Coach • Google Certified Innovator

www.jebatlegacy.vip

There is something truly unforgettable about the moment a virtual community steps into the real world together. Our first in-person gathering at the Google offices in London was a landmark moment filled with warmth, honest conversations, and powerful peer learning. Read our full event recap to relive the highlights and find out how we are keeping the momentum going with upcoming virtual sessions and regional meetups.

Google has announced the addition of U.S. National Parks to Google Arts & Culture through United Parks of America -  a brief guide to the history, culture, and beauty of U.S. national parks.

Happy First Week Back Teachers, Admin, and Coaches!

This week, we are taking a look at the new Rubric features found in Google Classroom.

https://youtu.be/OksImhZbpBc

Did you know that you can create rubrics for NON-TECHY assignments too this year?

Please check out the video, share with others, leave a comment and give a thumbs up on our video page.

Let's all have a wonderful school year!

If you are an Instructional Coach, please consider also joining us for our GEG Instructional Coaches group!

Have a great week Champions!

Jeff

Can't find the trusted digital tool you are looking for?  Searching just takes you to ads?  You try freemium versions, etc etc - rabbit holes you do not have time for.  🐰

Not to worry - 🥔IdahoGEG has you covered!

https://www.idahogeg.com/teaching-resources-jessicas-corner Jessica's Corner is a robust offering of trusted, vetted digital tools, especially for STEM, CS, and tech content.  

Don't see what you want?  Fill out this form to request an update.

What will you click on first!?  Drop your comment below and let us know what you tried. ⬇️

Hello, Michigan educators!

Welcome to our brand-new platform space! Whether you were part of our previous GEG Michigan google group or you are joining us for the very first time, we are thrilled you’re here.

As we launch this community on our new platform, our goal is simple: to create a connected, collaborative space where Michigan teachers, tech coaches, administrators, higher-ed faculty, and educational leaders can share ideas, tackle challenges, and level up our tech skills together.

To get things rolling, we want to know who is in the room and where you’re tuning in from across the state!

Drop a comment below with:

1. Your Role & District/Organization: (e.g., 4th Grade Teacher, Tech Integration Specialist, High School Principal, ISD Specialist)

2. Where on the Mitten (or Yooper land!) are you located? (Bonus points for using the classic "hand map" reference: Thumb? Tip of the Mitt? West Michigan? UP?)

3. One goal or topic you hope to explore with this community this year (e.g., Gemini & AI tools, Chromebook workflow hacks, Google Workspace admin, digital citizenship, etc.)

I’ll kick things off in the comments below! Can't wait to see the incredible mix of talent and passion across our Great Lakes state. Tag a fellow Michigan colleague below who should join us!

FREE Back to School PD Resource:  Good for all K-12 Education Stakeholders

Megan Smith is an Instructional Technology Specialist at Lancaster-Lebanon IU13, where she leads professional learning around educational technology and student-centered learning. With over 20 years in education, spanning elementary teaching, instructional coaching, and technology integration, she has extensive experience designing and facilitating professional development focused on instructional best practices. Megan is passionate about helping educators discover meaningful ways to leverage technology to enhance student learning.

We had a great first event!

Check out our notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GYdg7Jk0jkUpeG_9ueHTzvlVKE2JdswGwjQsaSat7yc/edit?tab=t.0

Today is the first day that I have been able to try out vertical tabs in Chrome.  Once enabled (right click any tab and select Show tabs vertically), all tabs and tab groups will move to the left of the screen where they can be minimized or expanded. This view may be helpful to those who have many tabs open at once.

My co-leader, Joe Marquez, and I hit the golf course pretty often, and we're always talking shop between holes. Then it hit us: why not record quick, 60-second edtech tips right from the tee box? We'll be sharing bite-sized videos featuring cool tools, clever classroom hacks, and the latest Google updates! Check out our first two recordings from Bluff Pointe Golf Course in Fresno, CA. More to come soon!

https://youtube.com/shorts/cwqB3pEst3Y?feature=share

https://youtube.com/shorts/-9crgeq-1Hw?feature=share

Welcome to GEG Brunei at GfE Community!

Welcome to the Google Educator Group (GEG) Brunei community on Google for Education!

We're delighted to have you join a growing network of educators who are passionate about transforming teaching and learning with Google for Education tools. Whether you're just starting your journey or you're an experienced Google Educator, this community is a place to connect, collaborate, and grow together.

Here, you can:

• 📚 Discover practical teaching ideas and classroom resources.

• 💡 Share your experiences, tips, and success stories.

• 🤝 Connect with fellow educators across Brunei and beyond.

• 🚀 Learn about upcoming events, workshops, and professional development opportunities.

• 🌟 Inspire and be inspired by innovative teaching practices.

We encourage everyone to participate, ask questions, share your insights, and support one another. Every contribution helps strengthen our learning community.

Thank you for being part of GEG Brunei. We look forward to learning, innovating, and making a positive impact in education—together.

Welcome aboard, and happy collaborating!

Se alguém me dissesse no início da faculdade o poder que uma comunidade de educadores tem, eu não imaginaria o quanto tempo chegaríamos. Fazer parte do GEG está mudando minha forma de enxergar a docência em Computação.

Durante a minha regência de estágio no Programa Mulheres Mil (IFMS), utilizei a acomodação que adquiri no GEG para romper as barreiras da exclusão digital de forma prática e acolhedora, aplicando as diretrizes da BNCC da Computação :

- Ensinamos dados lógicos de forma visual e aplicada (Mundo Digital).

- Discutimos os impactos sociais da tecnologia, IA e golpes digitais (Cultura Digital).

- Desenvolvemos a autonomia das alunas para solucionar desafios reais do dia a dia (Pensamento Computacional).

O anseio em aprender que vi em cada uma dessas mulheres superou qualquer barreira histórica. A tecnologia Google surgiu como uma ponte facilitadora para que elas pudessem se ver como criadoras e donas de suas próprias trajetórias financeiras e profissionais.

Como futura licenciada, reafirmo meu compromisso com uma Computação que não é apenas transversal, mas sim uma ciência essencial para a cidadania.

🌍 Benvenuti in GEG Italia 🇮🇹

Siamo una community di educatori che crede nella collaborazione, nella condivisione e nella crescita continua. Lavoriamo insieme per supportarci a vicenda e aiutare ogni docente a raggiungere il proprio pieno potenziale.

🎥 Creiamo video pensati per gli insegnanti, con idee pratiche e strumenti utili da portare subito in classe.
💻 Organizziamo webinar in cui sviluppiamo nuove competenze e impariamo gli uni dagli altri.
🤝 Promuoviamo GEG Meetups per incontrarci, confrontarci e condividere le migliori pratiche, così da essere sempre aggiornati e offrire il meglio ai nostri studenti.

Crediamo che, lavorando insieme, possiamo fare davvero la differenza nell’educazione ✨

I leader sono, in ordine alfabetico: @CFisanotti @MarilenaFerraro @andrealamanna @valentinamassa 

Ecco il nostro sito, con tutte le ultime novità: https://www.gegitalia.online/

Ecco il nostro canale Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@gegitalia2599

👉 Seguici e unisciti alla nostra community!

#GEGItalia #ComunitàEducativa #InnovazioneDidattica #GoogleForEducation

O que você está querendo saber como liderança GEG? 
Tem alguma sugestão e ideia para agitarmos o GEG Brasil e os GEG locais? 

Temos que sempre buscar estar onde o usuário está e também ter formas de organizar os conteúdos de uma forma que faça sentido para todos. 

Estamos com esse novo espaço onde testaremos as possibilidades para a comunidade de líderes do GEG Brasil. 

O que você acha que seria interessante ter por aqui? Como acha que esse espaço dentro do Community Hub faz sentido?