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Google AI Educator Series | September 2026 Content Drop
The September 2026 Content Drop webinar marked the first continuous monthly release following the May launch, introducing four brand-new modules to expand the catalog across K-12 and Higher Education. Below is the summary of the drop along with a full recording. Register for next month's content drop here!
We encourage you to dive in, complete these new modules, and earn your micro-credentials! Once you finish, be sure to share your badges on social media and tag Google for Education.
All learning materials remain aligned with ISTE+ASCD Standards for Faculty and the Profile of an AI-Ready Graduate, providing flexible, zero-cost professional development designed to fit directly into an educator's workday.
The 4 New Modules
Module 01: Facilitate Interactive Experiences with AI Quests: Market Marshes (K-12)
Focus & Core Concept: Educators learn how to effectively facilitate the Market Marshes AI Quest in their classrooms to teach students about AI, human agency, the critical role of data, and flood forecasting.
Profile of an AI-Ready Graduate:Ideator & Synthesizer — Educators develop students as ideators and synthesizers by placing them in real-world simulation scenarios where they analyze data, evaluate trends, and collaborate to design solutions.
Module 02: Active Problem-Solving featuring Guided Learning (K-12)
Focus & Core Concept: Educators learn how to facilitate Gemini's Guided Learning mode to foster independent student problem-solving, leveraging Socratic scaffolding to drive conceptual mastery and critical thinking during independent practice.
Profile of an AI-Ready Graduate:Learner — Develops students as independent learners by guiding them step-by-step through complex concepts, fostering curiosity rather than simply delivering direct answers.
ISTE+ASCD Standards Alignment:
Pedagogical Facilitator: 2.6.a (Foster Student Ownership of Learning)
Module 03: Eliminate Invisible Work featuring Workspace Studio (K-12 Administrative)
Focus & Core Concept: Educators learn how to use Google Workspace Studio to identify high-frequency, low-complexity digital tasks and connect existing Google tools into automated workflows to reclaim time for high-value student engagement.
Profile of an AI-Ready Graduate:Problem Solver — Guides educators to spot repetitive tasks, map out step-by-step automation instructions, and use smart shortcuts to eliminate administrative clutter.
Module 04: Planning the Inquiry featuring Deep Research (Higher Education)
Focus & Core Concept: Faculty experience a modeled, inquiry-based classroom activity using Gemini Deep Research, enabling them to design and facilitate coursework that builds students' research and inquiry skills.
Profile of an AI-Ready Graduate:Researcher — Equips students to identify key literature gaps, evaluate contradicting academic claims, and verify primary DOIs.
The series is organized across three primary pillars:
Foundational Understanding
Pedagogical Applications
Administrative Applications
Content can be consumed through two operational formats:
Pathway A: In-Person / Facilitator-Led (The Preferred Design)
Built specifically for facilitators conducting in-person sessions with faculty and peers, which is the primary intended model for the series.
Presenters have access to full training slide decks that can be copied and customized as needed, complete with speaker scripts and pedagogical guidance.
Dedicated facilitator guides are available online:
Designed for educators working independently or catching up on missed sessions.
Structured like self-paced online modules featuring contextual reading, interactive practice exercises, and direct paths to complete assessments.
Micro-Credentials & Badging
Faculty and staff can earn digital badges (such as Intro to Gemini, Intro to Gemini Notebook, and Intro to Vibe Coding) by completing short post-session assessments.
Earned badges are sharable in professional portfolios and email signatures.
Assessments are continuously maintained and updated alongside feature enhancements.
