Google Launches New AI Tools for Education
At this year’s International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference, Google unveiled a series of new AI-powered tools designed to support both students and educators. These updates aim to make learning more personalized, teaching more efficient, and classroom experiences more engaging.
💡 Introducing Gemini for Education
One of the key announcements was the launch of Gemini for Education , a dedicated version of Google’s Gemini app built specifically for schools. This edition includes enterprise-level data protections and is being offered at no extra cost to schools already using Google Workspace for Education. That means they get access to the powerful Gemini 2.5 Pro model without any additional fees.
🧑🏫 Gemini in the Classroom Now Available for All Educators
Google also announced the full rollout of Gemini in the Classroom , now available to all Workspace for Education users at no cost. The tool has been expanded with over 30 new features that help teachers save time on planning and preparation.
Among its many capabilities:
- Generating vocabulary lists instantly
- Creating lesson summaries
- Drafting emails and feedback notes faster
This update gives educators a powerful assistant right inside their workflow.
🤖 Custom AI Assistants for Teachers: Meet Gems
Inspired by the Gems feature from the main Gemini app, educators can now create custom AI assistants tailored to specific subjects or tasks. Soon, these custom models will be shareable among teachers and students — opening up new ways to personalize learning and instruction.
🎥 Video Overviews Arrive in NotebookLM
A major highlight is the integration of Video Overviews into NotebookLM , allowing users to turn educational content into short, engaging videos. This feature was first introduced at I/O and is now rolling out to students and educators aged 18 and older.
🛠️ Other AI Enhancements for Schools
Several other tools are getting AI-powered upgrades:
🔊 Veo 3 in Google Vids
Now supports generating eight-second sound effects , making video creation easier and more dynamic.
📋 Gemini in Forms (Now Generally Available)
Previously part of Workspace Labs, it helps teachers create quizzes and surveys quickly , even pulling content directly from PDFs or Google Slides. It can also summarize student responses automatically .
📚 Gemini Canvas
Available to students aged 18+, this tool helps generate personalized study quizzes on any topic. Google plans to roll it out to younger students soon.
📘 NotebookLM for All Students
Coming soon to students of all ages through school accounts, with added safeguards like stricter content policies and built-in AI literacy guides.
👮 Admin Controls and Safety Features
To ensure safe and responsible use, admins have full control via the Admin console. They can:
- Manage access to AI tools
- Monitor usage
- Search and review conversations using Vault if needed
📣 Final Thoughts
These new tools represent a major step forward in how AI can support education. While still in early stages, they offer real potential to empower both teachers and learners — streamlining workflows, personalizing learning, and enhancing classroom engagement.
For more details, you can check out the official announcement post from Google.
