Self-motivation. Ownership. Engagement. We have always wanted students to feel passion for learning and to be intrinsically motivated—to be driven from within. With much learning moving to an at-home environment, these student characteristics are more important than ever, and the way that we, as educators, frame at-home learning experiences can have a profound impact on how students feel about them.

If you have one of those kids who jumps out of bed, eager to get started on whatever kind of learning is on the schedule for the day -- online-only or a hybrid of remote and in-person--then read no further. If, on the other hand, your learner is just as dazed and confused as you are about this school year and needs some inspiration, stay right here.

You may have heard of Google Workspace, which includes apps such as Gmail, Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms, Drive, and more. Schools have access to a free version of Google Workspace for Education, which includes Google Classroom, and helps your children create, communicate, and collaborate at school and at home, on any device and within a secure environment.