Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept; it is the biggest and most disruptive topic in EdTech today. For K-12 technology leaders, this rapid shift has created immense pressure and a ton of urgent questions around security, academic integrity, and student data privacy. Moving past … [Read more...] about Don’t miss this essential CTL webinar: a K-12 tech director’s playbook for the new era of AI
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NotebookLM’s fantastic ‘Video Overviews’ are now available for students of all ages
Google's NotebookLM has quickly become one of the most powerful and innovative AI-powered learning tools available today. One of its standout features, Video Overviews, can transform your static notes and documents into engaging, narrated explainer videos. But until now, this powerful feature has … [Read more...] about NotebookLM’s fantastic ‘Video Overviews’ are now available for students of all ages
Google’s new ‘AI Quests’ teaches AI literacy through immersive adventures
As artificial intelligence becomes more and more integrated into our daily lives, teaching the next generation how it works and how it can be used for good has never been more important. To that end, Google has just launched a fantastic new educational program called AI Quests, designed to teach AI … [Read more...] about Google’s new ‘AI Quests’ teaches AI literacy through immersive adventures
Google’s new ‘Guided Learning’ wants to be your personal AI tutor, not just an answer key
Let's be honest, for many of us, the primary use case for an AI chatbot is getting a quick answer to a question. And while that's incredibly useful, true learning isn't just about finding the answer; it's about understanding the process and the concepts behind it. Google understands this … [Read more...] about Google’s new ‘Guided Learning’ wants to be your personal AI tutor, not just an answer key
Gemini is now free and available for all students with new ‘Gemini for Education’ experience
The conversation around AI in the classroom is one of the most important in technology, balancing immense potential with the critical need for safety and responsibility. At this year’s ISTE conference, Google just took a massive step forward on this front, announcing a new framework and expanded … [Read more...] about Gemini is now free and available for all students with new ‘Gemini for Education’ experience
Gemini is now available for all Education users, with extra safeguards for younger students
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
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
