Google's newest tools for learning and teaching have reportedly been showcased at the UK's Bett Ed-Tech Show, streamlining classroom management, question creation, and PDF readers with the help of AI.
Google states that with more than 30 new Google education tools showcased at the most extensive ed-tech exhibition in the world, the features will help address some of the most critical issues and opportunities in education today.
As per Google's official guide, there are precisely 32 new features showcased at the Ed-Tech event; ten features are now readily available, while 16 tools are still coming sooner or later this year while six are presently under the "piloting" stage, including the AI-assisted and generated questions and hints for practice sets.
Google stated that to understand better how to integrate AI technology into the classroom, it has been talking with and working with millions of educators on the subject, highlighting its Google for Education Pilot Program. A program that gives K-12 and higher education institutions and organizations early access to various Google tools and services.
Google's AI-Assisted Learning
Headlining the features is the newest ability of teachers to include questions in YouTube films assigned in their classroom, reportedly first introduced last June. As students respond to questions, Google states they can now receive immediate feedback while allowing teachers to gain in-depth knowledge that helps them support kids more specifically when needed. Teachers will soon reportedly have the opportunity to try out questions recommended by AI as well.
Google's Practice set will soon also use AI to assist teachers in developing interactive courses that let students present their work, receive immediate feedback, and access resources approved by teachers when they encounter difficulties.
Teachers may now also create an interactive practice set using a Google Form with completely accessible localized learning resources offered in over 50 languages. Tech Crunch adds that the business also announced that instructors may get help creating lesson plans with Duet AI, their generative AI tool for Google Workspace.
Later this year, instructors will be able to create distinct groups with distinct assignments in the classroom. Additionally, they may design a lesson with narration in addition to the slide deck by utilizing the Slides' speaker spotlight function.
Educators may now effortlessly obtain signatures for contracts or approvals by using the eSignature feature included in Google Workspace. Additionally, the business is improving Classroom analytics so that teachers may view data on assignment completion and grade patterns.
Google's Newest Hardware
Aside from new features, Google is also set to introduce new hardware with its 15 brand-new Chromebooks set to be released this year as displayed at Bett. Furthermore, Chromebooks will soon receive an update from Google, allowing students to view their forthcoming assignments straight from the home screen.
Google is bringing the capability to extract text from PDFs for screen readers to ChromeOS. Additionally, users may highlight and read aloud text using the Chome browser. Further, the business is enhancing Google Meet with features like multi-host pinning and closed captioning in thirty languages.
