Resources
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Presentations
Google For Education presentations August 2026
Build a Foundation of Trust and Safety With AI
As AI becomes a transformative force in education, teachers and leaders must take the lead in guiding responsible and innovative implementation. This session will empower educators to understand the capabilities and limitations of Gemini AI (Google’s AI platform) and how it is currently being used—or misused—by both students and teachers. We'll move beyond the conversation about cheating to explore how AI can enhance teaching, learning, and school operations, while also addressing the real ethical, equity, and bias-related concerns that come with it.
Creating AI Agents with Gemini Workspace
Discover how to build fully blown web based tools to solve a problem. Whether it's a repetitive task you want to simplify, a tool you use that annoys you, or you want to collect data using an AI agent, this session on AI studio will get you started, best of all, it runs in your browser, and can be shared with others!
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Projects, Planning and Learning with Gemini Notebook & Gems
Unlock Deeper Learning: Gemini Notebook & Custom Gems. Elevate your teaching by transforming dense curriculum into dynamic, actionable insights with Gemini Notebook. In this session, you’ll discover how to instantly convert your standards into custom study guides and personalized audio briefings, while empowering students to use the platform as a sophisticated research tutor for primary source analysis. Plus, we’ll dive into Gemini Gems, showing you how to build your own specialized AI assistants tailored to any project or subject.
Creating scaffolded assessments and rubrics in the AI era
Educators will use Gemini to create process-based assessments that prioritize student thinking, reflection, and iterative growth. Faculty will use Gemini Canvas to brainstorm authentic assessment formats and draft comprehensive, editable grading rubrics, shifting the pedagogical focus from assessing recall to assessing application.
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Additional Resources from Michael Hernandez
How to create authentic, cheat-resistant learning experiences
