How do we move from seeing accessibility as a "checklist" to embracing it as a core design principle? This hands-on session, grounded in the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework, moves beyond theory to explore the powerful, built-in features of Google Workspace and Chrome that level the playing field for every learner. You will engage in digital barrier simulations to build firsthand empathy for students with diverse visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive needs. After experiencing the challenges, you’ll master the solutions: from Live Captions to Voice Typing. Leave with a toolkit of simple shifts that move your classroom from basic compliance to true digital equity, ensuring every student has a flexible pathway to success.
How do we move from seeing accessibility as a "checklist" to embracing it as a core design principle? This hands-on session, grounded in the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework, moves beyond theory to explore the powerful, built-in features of Google Workspace and Chrome that level the playing field for every learner. You will engage in digital barrier simulations to build firsthand empathy for students with diverse visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive needs. After experiencing the challenges, you’ll master the solutions: from Live Captions to Voice Typing. Leave with a toolkit of simple shifts that move your classroom from basic compliance to true digital equity, ensuring every student has a flexible pathway to success.
Stop searching and start discovering! In this high-impact session for 9–12 educators, you’ll learn how to use NotebookLM as your personal research assistant. You can use this powerful AI tool to instantly synthesize complex instructional materials, from dense primary source documents and scientific journals to AP curriculum frameworks and lengthy literature.
Learn how to create digital notebooks that generate instant study guides, FAQ sheets, and even AI-generated audio overviews based on your specific classroom materials. Discover how to use NotebookLM to find hidden connections across your units and draft high-level discussion prompts that challenge your students’ critical thinking. You’ll leave with a Source-First workflow that saves you hours of prep and turns your most complex academic documents into ready-to-use classroom resources.
How do we empower our youngest learners to share their thinking before they’ve mastered the keyboard? Join this hands-on session designed to make Google Workspace work for the K–2 classroom! Discover how the all-new Google Vids provides a simple, "no-friction" way for students and teachers to create video stories and reading fluency checks in just a few clicks.
We’ll also dive into Google Slides power moves for teachers: learn how to enhance your lessons with integrated audio and turn your slides into a dynamic teaching tool using the built-in pen and laser pointer features. You’ll leave with practical, low-prep creative strategies to make your daily routines more visual, interactive, and accessible for every little learner.
