Did you know that Google has released a dashboard of AI Tools for Educators right inside the Google Classroom platform?
This growing list of 20+ teacher-centered AI tools can save you 100's of hours each school year!
If you’re a K-12 educator, you know the cycle: Endless hours dedicated to lesson planning, creating assessments, and writing detailed rubrics. You adopted Google Classroom to save time, but creating all the assignments and materials remains time-consuming.
What if you could cut your prep time by 80%—and instantly turn AI-generated ideas into assignable tasks for your students?
Gemini AI to the rescue!
Listen to the podcast episode below to learn more about these awesome tools!
Introducing...
This course has EVERYTHING you need to master AI for teachers!
This comprehensive, 3-hour course moves you beyond simple AI chat.
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One-time payment of $95 - (3-month access only)
⚠️ Important: Gemini in Google Classroom requires Google Workspace for Education and must be enabled by your school/district admin. If you’re not sure, check with your IT team before purchasing.
THE CURRICULUM
Lesson 1
~16 minutes
This lesson provides a roadmap for mastering Gemini in Google Classroom by introducing the course components, the workbook, and the certificate requirements, while also teaching you how to navigate the platform effectively.
Lesson 2
~25 minutes
In this lesson, you will learn to use Gemini as an AI teaching partner by mastering the 3 C's of Prompting and adopting a Draft Mindset that requires human review to correct potential AI hallucinations.
Lesson 3
~13 minutes
In this lesson, you will explore Google AI tools integrated directly into Google Classroom and see how these pre-prompted, educator-specific tools differ from standalone AI apps through their seamless integration with Google Workspace.
Lesson 1
~38 minutes
In this lesson, you will learn to use Gemini to instantly draft standards-aligned lesson plans and unit maps, transforming hours of manual planning into a quick process of refinement.
Lesson 2
~24 minutes
In this lesson, you will learn to use Gemini to generate custom informational texts, balanced choice boards, and jigsaw activities that provide diverse learning paths while simplifying your preparation workflow.
Lesson 3
~19 minutes
In this lesson, you will learn to use Gemini to efficiently generate targeted quiz questions, skill-aligned rubrics, and text-based reading comprehension questions to streamline your assessment workflow.
Lesson 4
~15 minutes
In this lesson, you will learn to use Gemini to efficiently generate targeted quiz questions, skill-aligned rubrics, and text-based reading comprehension questions to streamline your assessment workflow.
Lesson 5
~14 minutes
In this final lesson, you will solidify your expertise by mastering the core workflow and "Three C’s" of prompting, ensuring you can use Gemini as a powerful tool to amplify your impact and streamline your digital workload.
Final Quiz
~8 minutes
Complete this short quiz and claim your 3-hour certificate.
This course has EVERYTHING you need!
Learn all the best practices for using generative AI and pro tips to help you take your skills to the next level.
Go at your own pace. Watch the video lessons at a time that works for you. Pause, take a break, and rewatch...it's up to you!
Downloadable lesson materials and resources, including the 24-page BONUS workbook and prompt templates.
Complete the course and receive a certificate for 3 hours of professional learning credit.
It's great to have options! We recommend video for full, hands-on learning, but we also provide an audio version of every lesson. Audio is great for review and learning on the go. (Closed captioning available for all videos!)
BONUS: The Gemini AI Interactive Workbook
Stop taking notes and start taking action. This 24-page interactive workbook is designed to be your companion as you move through the course. By the time you finish the course, you won't just have knowledge—you'll have a fully customized AI strategy ready to launch in your classroom tomorrow.
or
One-time payment of $95 - (3-month access only)
⚠️ Important: Gemini in Google Classroom requires Google Workspace for Education and must be enabled by your school/district admin. If you’re not sure, check with your IT team before purchasing.
Groups/Schools/Organizations
We offer group pricing for 10+ participants, including great discounts, an editable workbook, and the option to host the course in your own LMS!
Learn more about purchasing this course for your school or organization HERE.
Kasey Bell
Kasey Bell is a former middle school teacher turned award-winning digital learning coach, international speaker, author, blogger, and podcaster with a Texas-sized passion for technology and learning.
She is part sparkling smile, part witty personality and a whole heap of passion as big as a Texas--go big or go home, y’all! She is a disruptor of the boring. An engaging, innovative, from the heart sharer who inspires educators while transforming their teaching with original, timely, and use-tomorrow ideas for student choice, differentiation, and technology integration.
Whether it is learning from home through online courses, professional development, conference workshops, or as a keynote speaker Kasey is a relentless innovator of ideas and a devoted transformer of classrooms and teaching.
Through teacher empowering publications and award-winning educational resources at ShakeUpLearning.com, learner-driven workshops and presentations, and hosting two weekly podcasts, Kasey proves why we should never settle for the boring when it comes to bringing out the very best in our students, and we should always strive to Shake Up Learning!
The award-winning Shake Up Learning website provides teachers with practical resources for using technology in the K12 classroom, including using Google Classroom, Google for Education, and other Google tools, and many additional blended learning resources. We provide free technology tips and tricks, free downloads and templates, in-depth online courses, books, lesson plans, lesson ideas, cheat sheets, blog publications, and podcasts.
Kasey Bell, author, Google Certified Trainer, and Innovator, provides in-depth, high-quality professional learning for K-12 educators worldwide through our ALL ACCESS Teacher Membership and online courses. Shake Up Learning is committed to providing the best professional learning for K12 educators.
Are there any prerequisites required for this course?
YES! ⚠️ (1) Gemini in Google Classroom requires Google Workspace for Education and must be enabled by your school/district admin. If you’re not sure, check with your IT team before purchasing. (2) You must have basic knowledge and experience with Google Classroom. No AI experience required.
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish based on your purchase plan.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 7 days and we will give you a full refund.
What is the deadline to join the course?
There is no deadline. This course will be open for enrollment indefinitely.
Can I get professional learning credit for this course?
Yes! You can receive a certificate for 3 hours of professional learning credit from Shake Up Learning. However, every state and school has different criteria, and this may not meet the needs your job requires. This is a standard certificate without any affiliations.
Do you take purchase orders from schools and organizations?
Yes! Use the form on this page to start the process.
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