Updates

Google For Education Updates

Variable Chips In Google Docs

Simply pre-define and insert placeholders such as a student name, or class, and then update it throughout an entire document by editing the value in one place. Using variables as dynamic placeholders makes template creation more straightforward, whether that is through custom building blocks or using the document as a template (Only available in Education Plus)

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE MODE

If you work on a device with a single screen, picture-in-picture mode is a great way to use Google Meet Soon you will be able to access chat and raise your hand from this window too

Visit A Class

Education leaders and support staff members can now temporarily access Google Classrooms, without having to be added as a teacher. To access this feature, users must have a Google Workspace for Education Plus license assigned to them

Google Chat

Google has made lots of updates to Google Chat including:

Smart Compose for messages

In-line threading for all Google Chat spaces

Content reporting for Google Chat users (useful if you use Chat with students)