K12 Tech Talk Episode 223 - Everything You Need To Know About Google's Summer Updates!
Josh, Chris, and Mark dive deep into the latest product and licensing changes announced by Google this summer.
The trio discusses how Google's updates could impact schools, highlighting essential decisions IT Directors and educators need to make regarding AI tools like Gemini and NotebookLM. Special emphasis is placed on Google's move to enhance the classroom experience, with standalone products like Google Vids and other classroom management tools.
Listeners can expect an exploration of Google's strategic updates in their offerings, along with insights on managing these changes effectively, especially in context with budget considerations and licensing shifts. Whether you're a tech director or a classroom teacher, this episode is packed with valuable information to help navigate the evolving educational technology landscape.
News articles discussed:
Supreme Court allows DoE layoffs - https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-trump-education-layoffs-9370415531185092341b16a6bfea9344
District sued by parent over digital hall pass software - https://www.oregonlive.com/education/2025/07/oregon-parent-takes-school-district-to-court-over-digital-hall-pass-privacy-issues.html
ISTE EdTech Index now available in Clever, Classlink, and SchoolDay - https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/helping-schools-make-safer-smarter-edtech-connectionsnow-with-trusted-quality-indicators-302494504.html
Google's Summer Updates - https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2025/06/gemini-google-classroom-all-edu-editions.html
00:00:00-Intro
00:05:50-National Education News Update
00:08:25-Privacy Concerns in Schools
00:12:35-ISTE Edtech Index
00:14:40-Google Updates
00:17:20-Gemini & Notebook LM
00:24:38-Google Vids
00:26:36-Google Classroom
00:35:32-Google Meet
00:36:40-Class Tools
00:48:00-Licensing Changes Explained
00:55:08-Episode Wrap-Up and Next Steps
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