Live from ISTE: Google’s AI Classroom Game‑Changers

[Ahrosser]

Just wrapped up a whirlwind few days at ISTE 2025, and WOW—Google’s announcements were next‑level. Here’s what really got me excited:  

Google now offers Google Vids to all Workspace for Education users, no extra cost. Teachers can craft quick explainer videos with embedded narration, visuals, and music—and students can dive right into multimedia book reports and projects. It’s seamless with Classroom and Drive—no third‑party tools required.  

Over 30 AI-driven tools, powered by Gemini, now live inside Classroom. Teachers can instantly generate lesson plans, quizzes, hooks, rubrics, vocabulary lists—you name it. Pilots are already reporting massive time savings. “Gemini in Classroom saves me hours on planning… fostering a more inclusive and engaging classroom,” one educator shared.

Google isn’t rushing ahead blindly—they emphasized youth protections, admin controls via the Admin console, Vault search, usage reports, and earned the Common Sense Media Privacy Seal. And Gemini won’t use student data to train models.

I will be posting weekly updates from Google's New Resources!!!! - It's a very exciting time!  Check out What's New using this link. 

As AI becomes more embedded in the classroom, how are you preparing your teachers—and your systems—to lead with intentionality, equity, and innovation? What policies, professional learning, or frameworks are you putting in place to guide responsible use?

[tbarton2025]

CAN'T WAIT TO USE THESE IN MY SCHOOLS!

[Ahrosser · Accepted solution]

I also can't wait to hear how you are using this.  We may need to do a Community Webinar event so we can share all of our great practices!  @Kristal  What do you think??

[Kristal]

Yes ~ Let's schedule a webinar in August!!!   @Ahrosser feel free to put it on the calendar and begin a discussion thread!  Great idea!

[Neva_Moga]

I'm excited to share Google Vids with my district and especially the integration in Classroom. Not only can teachers create quick explainer videos, I envision students showing what they know with collaborative video projects.

[PG]

Yes, would love to join this.

[Sabagamer]

Grazie mi interessa condividere con i miei colleghi queste novità che conoscerò

[tomjank]

It is acceptable for teachers to use AI to help create tasks, evaluate student performance, analyze learning, and summarize information. However, what do educational scientists say about the appropriate age for students to start using AI? What are some of the best examples of AI being used for learning at different age levels? Can someone provide a few answers, please? 🤗💡🍎