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Welcome to GEG Utah!
We are proud to lead our community of educators in this region. Find out more about us here.
By joining this group, you will become part of our community and learn more about the innovative ways educators are using technology to support teaching and learning by using Google for Education tools and more. We share in-person and virtual events which you can join and will invite you to take part in community events run by both us and our partners.
Please remember that this is a volunteer-led group and try to be kind.
L1 & L2 Study Sessions Flyer (1).pdfGlobal GEG L1 & L2 Study Sessions
Global GEG L1 & L2 Study Sessions
Hey GEG Utah!
Ready to level up your classroom tech? Global GEG is launching Level 1 and Level 2 Certification Study Sessions, and GEG Utah is jumping in!
Google is currently offering certification exams free of charge for the next few months, making this the perfect time to sharpen your skills and get Google certified.
Resource Link: Google Certification Learning Center
Global GEGs from around the world are hosting live webinars to help you prep. If you can't make the live sessions, don't worry—recordings will be available.
Level 1 Sessions: Every Tuesday (March 24 – April 28) at 5:00 pm MDT
Level 2 Sessions: Every Thursday (March 26 – April 30) at 5:00 pm MDT
We are kicking things off tomorrow! Join us as we host the Level 2 session focused on Google Meet and Google Docs.
Please help us spread the word to your colleagues and fellow educators. We can’t wait to see you there (virtually)! Thank You!
The GEG Utah Team
GEG Utah Spring 2026 Updates and Announcements
GEG Utah Spring 2026 Updates and Announcements
Hey Utah Googlers!
Happy Spring! We hope you’re enjoying the sunshine and a well-deserved break from the classroom. We have some major Google announcements we can't wait to share with you.
🪻Google and ISTE+ASCD Launch Landmark AI Trainings
Google has partnered with ISTE+ASCD to offer free, comprehensive AI training to all 6 million educators in the U.S. This initiative provides flexible, "bite-sized" modules on using Gemini and NotebookLM to personalize lessons, adapt materials for diverse learners, and reclaim instructional time. Educators who participate will earn micro-credentials to certify their AI literacy.
🪻 Connect with a Global Network of Educators
Join the Global Google Educator Group (Global GEG) today! Engage in meaningful discussions, exchange practical classroom strategies, and find peer-to-peer mentorship. Together, we are transforming education through shared knowledge and local support on a global scale. Learn more here. We have a brand new GEG Utah Community Space: https://www.googleforeducommunity.com/t5/GEG-Utah/gh-p/GEG_Utah
🪻Join or be a Facilitator for the Ed Leadership Program (ELP)
If you make technical decisions (IT Admin) or pedagogical decisions (Ed Leaders), then please join the ELP community by clicking here. Go to the events section within ELP to see opportunities to join circle events (strategy sessions), or click here to become an ELP Facilitator and launch your own circle. Learn more here.
🪻 Edu on Air: March 2026
Join Google's March sessions to explore content creation with Gemini, technical roadmaps for AI management and Read Along. Learn practical configurations for the Google Admin Console and engage with our IT community. Register to watch live or on demand! Learn more here.
🪻Announcing the 20th Anniversary Innovator Academy: Defining the AI Era
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Google for Education Certified Innovator Program is launching a revamped Academy focused on empowering educators to solve real-world challenges using AI. Applications are now open for teachers ready to lead responsible innovation and join a global community dedicated to shaping the future of AI-driven classrooms. APPLY HERE
🪻UCET 2026 Recap
GEG Utah hosted two sessions at last week's UCET Conference. In case you missed it, here's a quick recap:
In Our Google Era- 50 Tools Shaping the Future of Learning: Explore 50 Google tools categorized into six future-ready categories—from AI to Accessibility. Transform your teaching with a concrete plan for future-ready instruction.
GEG Utah 2026 Demo Slam: We ran this "Demo Slam" using pre-recorded videos to keep things moving fast. Participants watched the clips and voted on the best use of Google's newest tools. Congratulations to Eliza Lyons from Ogden School District, who won for a second year in a row with her video "Nano Banana- A Gemini Glamour Shot Glow Up". Thank you to all of the participants and we hope to see you next year!
Please reach out if you have any questions or if we can help you get into the 'Googley' spirit. We’re happy to help!
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