Google Updates for 2025

Supporting Effective Technology Use: Google Services Update Effective February 14, 2025

In alignment with statewide best practices for technology in education, students transitioned to using Google Core Services exclusively, starting February 14, 2025. Teachers will retain access to both Core and Additional Services.

Google Services: What's Included in Your Account?

Curious about the difference between Google Core and Additional Services? Check out the PDFs below for a breakdown of Google Workspace services by account type. (Note: CRB Teachers use Google Workspace Plus.)

Google Workspace for Edu Core Services.pdf

Google Core Services

Google Additional Services.pdf

Google Additional Services

Navigating YouTube Access Changes: Teacher Resources

The Google Services update affects how YouTube is accessed by students. These video tutorials provide guidance on alternative ways to integrate YouTube content into your teaching.

Embedding YouTube Videos in Google Core Tools

Google Classroom
Google Forms
Google Sites
Google Slides

Click on the logo on the right to watch the videos from NYS Model Schools.

Interactive Video Activities in Google Classroom

Tired of students passively watching videos? This tutorial shows teachers how to create engaging, interactive YouTube video activities directly within Google Classroom.

Practice Sets in Google Classroom

Maximize student learning with Practice Sets! This tutorial shows how to incorporate YouTube videos indirectly through Practice Hints and Resources in Google Classroom.

Embedding through a third party app (Nearpod)

Transform your Nearpod presentations with engaging YouTube videos! This tutorial shows you how.

Free & Paid Educational Streaming Resources

Searching for educational streaming content? This Google Doc, curated by library media specialist Becky DeJesus, provides a comprehensive list of K-12 streaming services, with free options highlighted in green.

Copy of Streaming Resources for K-12

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