SLANSW Professional Learning Summit - Change the Narrative
Workshop Presenter – Saturday 22nd March 2025
Chris Betcher – Google Education Specialist
From Search to AI: Google's Tools for Literacy and Learning in the School Library
Google's tools have always been about transforming the way we access and interact with information, and with the rise of generative AI, a whole new wave of possibilities are here. This session will explore how Teacher Librarians can harness Google's latest AI-powered tools, including Gemini, to enhance learning experiences and promote literacy in the school library.
Presenter Bio
For the past decade Chris has been deeply involved in providing professional learning to educators, specialising in the use of Google for Education tools. He spent four years working with EdTEchTeam, a Google professional development partner, and the past six years at Google, working as a Program Manager with the Google for Education team based in Sydney. Currently he works on select projects through his own business, Crux Learning.
Chris is a Google Certified Innovator, Google Certified Trainer, and an Adobe Education Leader. Over the years he has produced podcasts and written books and articles about education. He still sometimes blogs at chrisbetcher.com. Chris has a curious mind, asks way too many questions, and likes making things out of zeroes and ones (although lately he has also been enjoying making things out of wood too)
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