We are back for our third year of Summerfest, and it is shaping up to be our best lineup yet!
This 3-part series has always focused on helping schools manage end-of-year, summer, and new school year tasks with our Labs tools. This year, however, we are expanding it to help schools not only use our Labs products with those tasks, but we’ll also show you how to leverage Workspace and Gemini to tackle them. These sessions are open to all of our Labs, Workspace, and Gemini customers, and will be recorded for on-demand learning as well.
We will send out email invitations one week before each session. Feel free to forward the invite to anyone on your team who would benefit from learning more about the respective topics as well.
Session 1
Title: Summerfest Session 1 - Class Dismissed
Date: May 6, 2025
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm EST
Description:
In our first session of the three-part series, we'll dive deep into what every Google Admin should have on their end-of-school-year checklist. We'll cover everything from essential settings, tools, and processes to ensure a smooth transition into the summer break.
You'll learn:
- Chromebook Logistics & Preparation: We'll cover strategies for efficient collection, virtual cleaning, OS update best practices, and inventory management.
- User License & Account Management: We will set the stage for next month’s session with some best practices for auditing user licenses, archiving departing users, and preparing for new student/staff accounts.
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Planning for Group Creation Projects: We’ll review methods for planning and implementing group creation projects, including best practices for naming conventions, membership management, and group configuration.
By the end of this session, you'll clearly understand what you need to do to wrap up the school year successfully and be well-prepared for the months ahead.
Session 2
Title: Summerfest Session 2 - Heatwave Hustle
Date: June 3, 2025
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm EST
Description:
Join us for the second session of our summer series as we cover everything you need to know to ensure that you're using your Workspace licenses effectively and have configured your Google Classroom to meet the needs of your school or organization.
You’ll learn:
- User Licensing & Account Management: Picking up where we left off last month, we’ll cover all of the changes with Fundamentals licensing, and how to manage your paid versions and Gemini licensing.
- Google Classroom Tuneup: We'll review all of the Classroom defaults you can set to optimize your environment for success. We'll also cover your classroom rollover procedures to prepare for your new classes to be created.
By the end of this webinar, you'll have a clear understanding of how to manage your Workspace licenses and set up your Google Classroom default settings to create an optimal learning environment for your students.
Session 3
Title: Summerfest Session 3 - It’s the Final Countdown
Date: July 8, 2025
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm EST
Description:
Join us for the final session of our summer series as we get into the weeds of Google apps and paid features. We will also cover any last-minute tweaks before pushing out new-year classes. This webinar will give you the knowledge and tools to enhance your Workspace experience and unlock its full potential.
You’ll learn:
- Apps & Paid Features: Explore the various Google apps and paid features available to you and learn how to optimize their use.
- Gemini Settings for Students: Discover the best Gemini settings to empower your students and enhance their learning experience.
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Classroom Syncs: Finalize your Classroom settings, including gradebook sync and guardian summary settings, before pushing out your new year classes.
By the end of this webinar, you'll better understand what apps and features are available and the best recommendations around them. Your Google Classroom environment will be optimized and ready for the new year.
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