Want to find out about some of the latest advancements with the most powerful edtech company? Google it! Also, listen to this conversation with Steven Butschi, Director of the North American Google Education Go-to-market and Partnerships team, which works with school districts, universities, and colleges to leverage Google’s Workspace and Chromebook products to personalize learning. Steven shares Google’s initiatives, including free data protections for educational Workspace accounts and new AI training resources for educators. We cover AI applications across administrative tasks and classroom instruction, with an emphasis on responsible implementation, personalization, and equity concerns. Steven notes the importance of age-appropriate AI tools and emphasizes community collaboration in developing successful educational technology strategies. Have a listen:

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