It is that time of year again! The BETT conference in London—the"CES of Education"—is in full swing, and Google just dropped a massive list of updates for 2026. If you are a teacher, an admin, or just ...

Rebecca Torchia is a web editor for EdTech: Focus on K–12. Previously, she has produced podcasts and written for several publications in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and her hometown of Pittsburgh.

Google Classroom now offers a Gemini-powered tool that generates podcast-style audio lessons for teachers to deepen engagement with students.