As a part of my day by day routine, I scan dozens of blogs, go to a handful of Fb teams, and skim via Twitter.
The aim: discover probably the most useful sources, instruments, and articles that I can share with my instructor buddies (that’s you!). Listed below are my favourite hyperlinks for Could 2026!
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Could Google EDU Replace
Google AI Educator Collection – brief, bite-sized PD you can full in quarter-hour or much less. There are two tracks, one for Ok-12 and one other for increased training. The primary 20 periods can be found with extra dropping this fall. This video is an efficient place to start out. Take a brief evaluation after every module to earn a badge!
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Auto-updating recordsdata in NotebookLM – it is a easy, however BIG replace. NotebookLM will now routinely replace anytime a doc, presentation, or spreadsheet is edited. No must re-upload recordsdata!
Convert your slide presentation to Video with Avatars – Once you convert a slide presentation to Google Vids you might have the choice to incorporate an AI Avatar who will learn your auto generated script. Utilizing this characteristic requires EDU Plus or the AI Professional add-on.
Abilities for Chrome – A “talent” is a repeatable process that you simply use frequently corresponding to summarizing an internet web page or re-leveling a textual content. This characteristic is out there to all customers, however is rolling out slowly. In the event you don’t have it, be affected person!
Introducing “Googlebook” – After years of hypothesis, we have now a bit extra readability on the following technology of Chromebooks. ChromeOS isn’t going anyplace, however there are some main updates and new options on the horizon (like desktop icons and tighter Gemini integration) with this newest replace. ChromeUnboxed is my go-to supply for the most recent updates on Google {hardware}.
Wrapping up the varsity 12 months – Earlier than you shut your classroom door for the final time, listed below are 5 options to filter the muddle so you may have a soothing summer time and be prepared for the brand new 12 months…when it begins.
Google I/O 2026 Updates
Google I/O is an annual developer convention that sometimes options a variety of technical updates associated to Android and internet improvement. This 12 months Google made greater than 100 bulletins. Listed below are three updates that may impression Ok-12 training and one…simply because!
- Google Docs Reside – mind dump your ideas utilizing voice and Google Docs will clear up and set up your ideas. Excellent for summarizing conferences or guardian conferences. Rolling out to AI Professional prospects this summer time with expanded entry anticipated later within the 12 months.
- Gemini Sparks – that is what Google is asking brokers – little robots that may carry out duties based mostly in your directions. Sparks will present up in Gemini later this 12 months. Proper now they’re solely accessible for trusted testers.
- Gemini for Science – this one is attention-grabbing. Google has created a number of particular AI instruments to assist scientists kind hypotheses, evaluation analysis, and analyze information. If you wish to know what the way forward for scientific analysis appears like, right here’s an excellent place to start out!
- Google Glass is again (kinda) – Google is making ready to launch a line of Gemini-powered glasses, just like what Fb launched final 12 months. No phrase on pricing or timeline.
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