Hello Global GEG community!
Did you know the Intel® Skills for Innovation (SFI) program can be integrated directly into your Google Classroom?
But first, what is Intel® SFI?
The world is moving faster than ever. As we navigate the Fourth Industrial Revolution and move into an era of human-AI collaboration, educators are the bridge helping students prepare for what’s next. The Intel SFI framework is designed to help students develop the mindsets and skillsets needed to become the innovators of tomorrow.
Be it exploring Artificial Intelligence, mastering Design Thinking, or building Data Literacy, Intel SFI provides:
- 170+ Ready-to-use Starter Packs: A library of over 300 hours of curriculum mapped lessons for STEM, Humanities, and Language Arts.
- Professional Development Suite: 90+ hours of e-learning to help educators shift from ‘technology adapters’ to ‘mentors of innovation’
- A Global Ambassador Community: Gain access to a network of like-minded educators. Our Ambassador Program (featuring Silver and Gold levels) connects you with a global community to share best practices, and participate in monthly webinars with industry experts.
Why GEG Educators Will Love It?
We know that the best tools are the ones that save you time. That’s why Intel SFI has been integrated directly into the tool you use every day: Google Classroom. By using the Intel SFI Add-on, you can browse, assign, and review these high-impact lessons without ever leaving your Classroom dashboard. No new logins, no complicated software, just transformative learning at your fingertips.
How to Get Started?
Ready to bring these future-ready skills to your students? We’ve made it simple to integrate our content into your workflow.
Step 1: Install the Add-on
- Head to the Google Workspace Marketplace and search for “Intel Skills for Innovation”.
- Click Install (If you see a message that says the app is “Blocked by Admin”, please refer to the IT note below).
Step 2: Assign in Just a Few Clicks
- Open a Google Classroom assignment and look for the Add-ons section. Select the Intel SFI Starter Packs add-on.
- First-time users: Select your preferred language of instruction.
- Browse: Use the filters to find Starter Packs by subject, student age, or operating system (Chromebook or Windows).
- Preview and Attach: Once you find the perfect lesson, click Attach. You will be taken back to the Classroom interface, ready to assign it to your students instantly.
Step 3: Student Exploration and Submission
- When students open the assignment, the Starter Pack loads directly in Google Classroom.
- Students follow the prompts and click the embedded links to create their own personal copies of the worksheets in their Google Drive.
Once finished, they attach their completed work and click Turn In - no external websites or additional logins required.
Join the Conversation
The Google Educator community is built on what educators share with one another. As you begin exploring the Intel SFI Starter Packs within your classrooms, we would love to learn from your experiences!
- Which lessons sparked most curiosity in your students?
- How are you adapting these activities for your local context?
We invite you to share your stories, photos, and “aha!” moments on social media using #IntelSFI #IAmIntel #IntelEdu.
We look forward to seeing your innovation in action.
🛠️ A Note for IT Administrators 🛠️:
To ensure a smooth rollout of the Intel® SFI Google Classroom Add-on across your school or district, please note the following:
- Access to content: The Intel SFI Add-on must be enabled via the Google Workspace Marketplace by a Google Workspace Super Admin.
- Permissions: Admins can choose to "Force-install" the Add-on for specific Organizational Units (OUs) or simply "Allow-list" it so teachers can install it individually.
- Data Privacy: The Add-on is designed to work seamlessly within the Google for Education ecosystem, maintaining the security standards you expect for your students.
