Dive Brief:
- Google held its first virtual education conference May 8 and 9.
- During the Education on Air conference, 43,000 educators from 12 countries tuned into 100 sessions being led by everyone from students and teachers to researchers and Google leaders.
- The purpose of the conference was not only to get people to use Google education products, but to help them understand how these products can be used to meet specific learning goals.
Dive Insight:
Something like a massive, digital infomercial--but better--the Education on Air conference allowed for educators from around the globe to come together and swap tips.
Friday was reserved for discussions about "leading for the future," while Saturday centered on action steps for setting up one's classroom. A big focus of the conference was getting science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills seamlessly blended into the classroom.