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The Google EDU Update

🖐️ Five ways to improve your use of Google Classroom

Published 7 months ago • 1 min read

Happy Wednesday, Reader!

If you use Google Classroom with your students, today's session is for you!

  • FUN ways to communicate with your students
  • SIMPLE tips for organizing your classroom resources
  • NEW ways to bring resources IN to Google Classroom
  • CREATIVE assignment ideas (with examples)
  • A NEW tool for providing feedback for student

Upcoming Schedule:

  • October 25: Social studies toolbox + AI tools
  • November 1: Special education toolbox + AI tools
  • November 8: Science toolbox + AI tools
  • November 15: Chromebooks can do that?

Additional Resources:

Here are links to some helpful resources. Can't find what you need? Just click reply!

📑 Session schedule - this PDF schedule contains all of the session descriptions and dates for the 2023-24 webinars.

Community Chat - Join our group chat for BONUS resources and behind-the-scenes content. You can also ask questions to me and the rest of the group!

Frequently Asked Questions: How do I earn continuing education credit? where do I access the session recordings? Get answers to these, and other FAQs!

See you next Wednesday!

John R. Sowash


John R. Sowash is a former HS biology teacher and principal who helps teachers use technology to improve instruction. You can pick up a copy of his book, read his blog, or invite him to come and visit your school.

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