The conversation around the role of AI in the classroom is one of the most important in technology today. How do we give students access to powerful learning tools while ensuring they are used safely and responsibly? Today, Google is taking a massive step in that direction by announcing that the … [Read more...] about Gemini is now available for all Education users, with extra safeguards for younger students
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Maximize your school’s IT budget with CTL’s latest ITAD webinar
Managing IT equipment lifecycles presents a constant challenge for schools and businesses. Beyond the initial purchase, organizations need secure, responsible, and (hopefully) cost-effective ways to handle devices once they reach end-of-life. Enter IT Asset Disposition, or ITAD – a crucial process … [Read more...] about Maximize your school’s IT budget with CTL’s latest ITAD webinar
College students get full access to Gemini Advanced free until summer 2026
Google has just announced a compelling offer for college students across the United States. Timed perfectly as many students head into exam season, Google is offering its Google One AI Premium plan completely free of charge for an extended period. This plan typically costs $20 per month, making this … [Read more...] about College students get full access to Gemini Advanced free until summer 2026
Google Classroom is gaining support for an additional 15 languages
Google Classroom has become an indispensable tool for educators and students across the globe, streamlining workflows and enabling collaboration within the Google ecosystem. Since its inception, the platform's goal has been to transform teaching and learning worldwide. A key part of achieving that … [Read more...] about Google Classroom is gaining support for an additional 15 languages
Google Docs now supports way more coding languages like C#, HTML & CSS
Back in 2022, Google Docs introduced its handy code block feature, initially supporting programming languages like C, C++, Java, JavaScript, and Python. It was a welcome addition for embedding code snippets cleanly into documents, but a new update is rolling out now that significantly expands the … [Read more...] about Google Docs now supports way more coding languages like C#, HTML & CSS
Acer’s 2025 EDU Chromebook lineup includes a new tablet
Acer just introduced new Chromebooks aimed at the education market at BETT 2025, and though this is mostly standard fare for the education-focused conference, there's one little addition to Acer's latest offering that's quite interesting this time around in the form of a tablet, and the Acer … [Read more...] about Acer’s 2025 EDU Chromebook lineup includes a new tablet
ChromeOS gets first-ever integrated classroom management tools for teachers
Google is rolling out a suite of updates at BETT 2025 that are designed to enhance the classroom experience for both teachers and students. One of the additions built to augment learning while keeping the digital learning environment simple and secure is called "Class Tools." You might have seen a … [Read more...] about ChromeOS gets first-ever integrated classroom management tools for teachers
Lenovo quietly released a powerful new Chromebook Plus at BETT 2025
As part of the BETT 2025 announcement flurry from Google, you may have heard that 20+ new ChromeOS devices built for education are on the way this year. That number sounds high, but it is pretty standard for this part of the market as each manufacturer rolls out their classroom-ready lineups for … [Read more...] about Lenovo quietly released a powerful new Chromebook Plus at BETT 2025
11 Ways Google AI is reshaping the classroom in 2025
AI is more than just a passing fad – it's quickly becoming a transformative technology that's set to impact the classroom in many ways. Google is clearly leading the charge with Gemini and all the ways it can be leveraged across their services. And that effort now includes a suite of AI-powered … [Read more...] about 11 Ways Google AI is reshaping the classroom in 2025
Google for Education at BETT 2025 focuses on personalized learning and AI
It's that time of year again and as they always do, Google for Education has come out swinging with a massive list of updates. This year, the focus is clearly on personalized learning, accessibility, and leveraging the power of AI in the classroom. There's a lot to take in, so here's our best … [Read more...] about Google for Education at BETT 2025 focuses on personalized learning and AI
Your roadmap to 1:1 Chromebook deployments in 2025 [Free Ebook]
As schools increasingly rely on technology to empower students and transform learning, ensuring a smooth and successful Chromebook deployment is more critical than ever. CTL, a leading provider of Chromebooks and educational technology solutions, has just released a comprehensive ebook that serves … [Read more...] about Your roadmap to 1:1 Chromebook deployments in 2025 [Free Ebook]
Chromebook vs. Chromebook Plus: Understanding the differences [Free Webinar]
The Chromebook landscape is continually evolving, and a big part of that recent evolution over the past year or so is a new wave of Chromebook devices designed to empower educators and students alike. Chromebook Plus is now established, and it's bringing some serious improvements to the classroom … [Read more...] about Chromebook vs. Chromebook Plus: Understanding the differences [Free Webinar]
