In June, we announced the first Tango-enabled phone with Lenovo, the Phab 2 Pro. The Phab 2 Pro utilizes Tango technology to give apps new augmented reality capabilities. Over the last few months, we have worked closely with app developersRead more…
Uncovering the Truth Behind the Salem Witch Trials with Google Expeditions
As a teacher from Danvers, MA, a town once known as Salem Village, I have been teaching the Salem Witch Trials to my students for years. Students often have difficulty understanding the gravity of what happened in their own backyardRead more…
Spooky Street View Treats
Whether you’re dressed like the divine or the spookiest kind, get ready for some of Street View’s most frightening and freakiest finds. Few places have more horrors than the Amsterdam Dungeons in the Netherlands. Enter the Dungeon and descend intoRead more…
Recapping our support of Europe Code Week 2016
Interest in computer science education is booming across Europe, as it is being increasingly recognized as a critical part of a student’s academic preparation for the new global economy. Yet not enough students are being given the opportunity to developRead more…
Saving Magic Cat Academy from catastrophe!
Hi, I’m Momo, a student at the illustrious Magic Cat Academy. Heading to class this morning, I thought it would be just like any other day: learn a few new spells, drink some milk, and hang out with my awesomeRead more…
It takes a teacher to engineer the classroom for creativity
Editor’s Note: As part of our ongoing celebration of World Teachers’ Day, we’ll be sharing stories that demonstrate the creative power of teachers worldwide, building towards a global online gathering of educators on December 3: Education on Air. Register today.Read more…
“Stranger Things” are happening in Google Allo
Mind control. Demogorgons. Barb. This Halloween, there’s no question we’ll see people out in costume as characters from this summer’s addictive Netflix original series, “Stranger Things.” To help bring you back into the ‘80s supernatural mindset, we’re partnering with NetflixRead more…
Bringing virtual expeditions to classrooms in Spain
Discover the secrets of the ocean floor, soar through space, discover the hidden corners of famous museums or tiptoe through the house where Cervantes lived — all without getting up from your chair. Google Expeditions are virtual reality (VR) toursRead more…
Bringing virtual expeditions to classrooms in Spain
Discover the secrets of the ocean floor, soar through space, discover the hidden corners of famous museums or tiptoe through the house where Cervantes lived — all without getting up from your chair. Google Expeditions are virtual reality (VR) toursRead more…
Live the Day of the Dead
Mexican poet Octavio Paz once wrote, “Our cult of death is also our cult of life.” Those words capture the spirit with which Mexicans celebrate Día de Muertos. On November 1 and 2, families in Mexico honor those who haveRead more…