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IBL News | New York
Google shared updates across Gemini, Google Workspace for Education, and Chromebook this week during the ISTE edtech conference, following its goal of integrating its AI tools deeply into the classroom.
Announcements were featured in a PDF Launch Guide and included:
• Gemini in Classroom, with over 30 AI tools for educators, like the ability for teachers to brainstorm ideas, generate lesson plans, and personalize content for students using AI.
• Gemini for Education, a version of the Gemini app built for education.
• Expanded access to Google Vids, a collaborative video creation app, for Education users.
• Class tools for managed Chromebooks for class time.
This Gemini AI suite is now available for free for education accounts in Google Workspace.
Teachers can also create custom versions of the Gemini AI, called “Gems,” which will function as AI experts to help students who need extra support or want to gain a deeper understanding of the subject.
Additionally, Google plans to provide teachers with Notebook LM, a research tool designed to create interactive study guides.
Soon, teachers will also be able to offer students real-time support for the AI-powered reading buddy when using the Read Along in Classroom tool.
Google is expanding basic access to its AI-powered video creator, Google Vids, enabling teachers to utilize the tool for creating instructional videos. At the same time, students can utilize Vids for tasks such as book reports or other assignments.
The company is also rolling out a series of new features designed to track student progress against learning standards and skills, view analytics on student performance and engagement, better secure Gemini user data and data in Gmail, manage who has access to AI tools like Gemini and Notebook LM, have better control over Google Meet waiting rooms, and more.
Google has introduced a new teaching mode called Class Tools. This allows teachers to connect directly with their students via Google Classroom and share content on the kids’ screens, such as videos, articles, slides, and quizzes.
