Tag: artificial-intelligence
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Gemini: Transition from Gems to Skills
Transition Timeline: Educational platforms are shifting from older Gems to a more efficient Skills framework, with a migration deadline of May 2027. Building Options: Users can either manually enter their instructions into a clean layout or use guided assistance to create and update resources. Streamlined Access: Custom tools can now be launched instantly in any…
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Two Days in the Life of an EdTech Coach (10/15-10/16)
Automated observation feedback and Red Ribbon Week certificates for school leadership and support staff. Used Snorkl, NotebookLM, 99math, and EduProtocols across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades for math, literacy, and data analysis. Integrated 99math, vocabulary protocols, audio translation tools, and custom Gemini rubric Gems in 5th grade. Supporting educators with technology integration means meeting every…
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A Day in the Life of an Edtech Coach (10/14/26)
Early Primary Math: Collaborated to use AI tools to generate interactive math slide decks that include structured sentence starters, helping young learners build foundational skills and practice math discourse. Elementary ELA & Easing Workflows: Explored digital reading and language tools to support reading fluency and ELD tasks, while also establishing workflows for AI-generated passages and…
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A Day in the Life of an Edtech Coach (10/9/26)
Remotely assisted an eighth grade teacher in overcoming tool access limitations by using a direct link to Gemini and a video tutorial to help students create and submit narrative infographics through Google Classroom. Conducted coaching sessions to organize Constitution review notebooks and implement the Fast and Curious Eduprotocol for vocabulary reinforcement, followed by co-teaching a…
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A Day in the Life of an Edtech Coach (10/8/26)
Evaluated Figjam and Chrome Canvas as alternative whiteboard tools for an intervention teacher due to the upcoming sunset of Microsoft Whiteboard. Created a custom Gemini Gem to provide students with fast feedback on narrative drafts while preserving academic integrity by restricting it from writing for them. Every day brings unexpected challenges and exciting opportunities for…
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Streamlining Student Writing Feedback with AI
Teachers can save valuable grading time by using Gemini to analyze student writing while using a Google for Education account to maintain privacy and compliance. You can easily paste student Google Doc links directly from your automatically generated Google Classroom Drive folder into Gemini alongside your rubric. Alternatively you can upload your rubric and student…
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Unlocking Student Insights With Google Classroom and Gemini
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…
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Bringing Lessons to Life with Audio in Google Classroom
Access Gemini from the left toolbar in Google Classroom to create a custom audio lesson by grade level and standard. Generate and edit suggested learning objectives, then personalize the experience with selected speaker voices and avatars. Listen to the text dialogue, save the audio directly to Google Drive, or convert it into a slide deck…
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Breaking Down Barriers: Why You Should Turn on Google Slides Captions Today
Inclusive Learning: Captions visually reinforce spoken instruction, aiding diverse learners and improving focus. Instant Setup: Enable them in presentation mode via the three-dot menu or the Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + C shortcut. Customizable: Easily adjust the text size and position (top or bottom) for optimal readability. In any classroom, keeping every student engaged is a…
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From One-Off Visits to Ongoing Support: The Power of Intentional Follow Up
Establish a consistent follow-up routine—roughly one week after coaching sessions—to help teachers retain information and maintain the momentum of technology integration. Utilize a streamlined digital workflow by logging interactions in Google Docs, using NotebookLM to generate interaction recaps, and employing Gmail templates to send timely, polished messages. Build stronger relationships by transforming infrequent site visits…
