Making AI training available to UK and Ireland educators

For technology to be truly impactful, school leaders and educators must lead the way. That’s why we’re expanding our free Google AI Educator Series to all 650,000 educators in the UK and Ireland. This program helps educators build confidence to responsibly use this technology to craft engaging lesson plans, simplify administrative tasks, and tailor lesson plans to diverse learning needs.

Initially launched to 6 million educators across the U.S. and recently expanded to India and Korea, the content is delivered via teacher-led virtual and in-person events. The practical, bite-sized curriculum is built by educators, for educators. Teachers can immediately apply these lessons to personalize instruction, safely guide students, and reclaim vital teaching time. Upon completing modules, teachers earn micro-credentials and badges to showcase their AI literacy.

In the UK, analysis from Public First found that almost three quarters (74%) of roles in education have the potential to be enhanced by AI. The AI Works for Britain report highlights a growth opportunity: while 15% of the UK is already saving time with this technology, there is untapped potential to scale. The Google AI Educator Series equips teachers with similar upskilling opportunities, and teachers trained on this program will contribute towards the UK government’s goal of training 10 million workers in digital skills by 2030.

We’ve also partnered with the National Governance Association to create an AI Policy Toolkit, helping school governors and trustees safely adopt AI policy, tools and training. This toolkit and the Google AI Educator Series align with our goal to ensure educators and school leaders are equipped with essential digital literacy skills for the modern classroom.

Visit the Google for Education Gemini Roadshow to learn more and to sign-up for an upcoming Educator Series event.