• Design Problem Solving Scenarios that Encourage Critical Thinking

    In an environment where basic answers are just a click away, teaching must shift from algorithmic thinking—where students follow set steps to known answers—toward complex problem-solving. To build true curriculum rigor, students need to wrestle with messy data, conflicting stakeholder interests, and real-world scenarios that cannot be solved by a simple search result or a single-paragraph AI summary.

    Published On: September 24th, 2026Categories: ,
  • Design Assessments that Capture Student Thinking

    When reviewing student work, encountering AI-generated output instead of authentic student learning can be challenging. Rather than focusing solely on detecting AI usage, this webinar guides you in designing process-based assessments that prioritize student thinking, reflection, and iterative growth. You will explore how to use Google Gemini to shift your focus from grading final papers to coaching the learning process.

    Published On: September 24th, 2026Categories: ,
  • From Reading Practice to Reading Progress

    In this free 30-minute session, educators will explore how Microsoft Reading Progress can help make literacy development more visible and actionable. You'll see how students can engage in independent reading practice while educators gain access to meaningful data that supports instructional decision-making, targeted interventions, and ongoing growth.

    Published On: August 5th, 2026Categories:
  • AI for the Part of Teaching Nobody Talks About with Google Gemini

    In this free 30-minute session, educators will explore how Google Gemini can help streamline many of these time-consuming responsibilities while maintaining professionalism, personalization, and educator oversight. Through practical examples and real-world scenarios, you'll see how Gemini can support drafting classroom communications, creating documentation, summarizing information, and organizing routine administrative work more efficiently.

    Published On: August 5th, 2026Categories:
  • Power Up Your Planning: Inside the New Teach Module in Microsoft 365 Copilot

    You'll see practical examples of how the Teach module can help align lessons to educational standards, adapt content for diverse learners, and generate instructional supports that make learning more accessible and engaging. From differentiating materials and adjusting reading levels to creating interactive learning activities, Copilot can help educators spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time focusing on student learning.

    Published On: August 5th, 2026Categories:
  • The Future of Lesson Planning with AI-Powered Notebooks

    In this free 30-minute session, educators will explore how a new generation of AI-powered notebooks is transforming planning and preparation. Through examples using both Microsoft Copilot Notebooks and Google Gemini Notebooks, you'll discover how AI can help organize instructional resources, surface key insights, synthesize information, and transform existing materials into practical teaching tools.

    Published On: August 5th, 2026
  • Using Google Gemini to Support Efficient, Personalized Student Feedback

    In this free 30-minute session, educators, staff, and faculty will explore how Google Gemini can support more efficient and sustainable approaches to feedback. You’ll see practical examples of how Gemini can assist in generating specific, student-centered comments while helping you reduce repetitive tasks and manage workloads more effectively.

    Published On: June 26th, 2026
  • Getting Started with Google Gemini for Educators, Staff, and Faculty 

    Explore how Google Gemini can support your everyday workflow. In this session, you’ll see how Gemini can help you plan, communicate, and create content more efficiently using both the standalone tool and Google Workspace apps like Docs, Gmail, and Slides.

    Published On: June 26th, 2026Categories:
  • The AI Playbook for Educators

    Educators are overwhelmed and under-trained on AI, but the tools are ready. Phygital Labs is uniquely positioned as a credentialed, hands-on, non-corporate guide to using AI with students. The Playbook series gives educators a clear path to implement one

    Published On: June 24th, 2026Categories:
  • Build study materials with Copilot Notebooks

    Learn how Copilot can automatically generate summaries, topic deep dives, quizzes, flashcards, and interactive practice activities from your materials, helping learners move from information overload to mastery faster.

    Published On: June 16th, 2026Categories: