What happened
Google for Education, in partnership with ISTE+ASCD, will provide free, comprehensive AI literacy training and access to Google's AI tools, including Gemini and NotebookLM, to all 6 million K-12 and higher education faculty in the U.S. This initiative, described as the largest of its kind, features concise, flexible training modules designed by educators, offering real-world examples and micro-credentials upon completion. The programme aligns with ISTE+ASCD's AI Ready Graduate framework, aiming to equip educators to use AI safely and thoughtfully.
Why it matters
This initiative reduces the barrier for educators to integrate AI, directly impacting personalised learning for 74 million students. Procurement teams and school administrators gain a standardised, free training resource for AI adoption, potentially cutting costs associated with third-party AI literacy programmes. The focus on practical, bite-sized modules addresses a key constraint of teacher time, accelerating AI tool integration into curricula and shifting the burden of AI upskilling from individual educators to a centrally provided resource.
Subscribe for Weekly Updates
Stay ahead with our weekly AI and tech briefings, delivered every Tuesday.
