I teach my students that in the AI era, critical thinking comes first.

I teach my students that in the AI era, critical thinking comes first. Kavita Khanna Grade 6/7 Technology Elective Teacher and Team Lead – Impact Academy of Arts and Technology, Hayward, CA, U.S. Oct 05, 2026 When I started teaching 25 years ago in India, classroom technology meant learning basic computer navigation. Today, as a middle school technology teacher in California, the landscape looks very different. Today, Gemini helps me tackle lesson planning and differentiated instruction in a fraction of the time, keeping my prep secure in Google Drive. For my middle schoolers, seeing AI in action helps remove the fear of the unknown. I always remind them: AI only mirrors human design. Real power comes from our ability to reason, question, and keep our own critical thinking first. Posted in: Related stories Learning & Education I use technology to give students a voice and become critical digital citizens. By Rebecca Braun Learning & Education Gemini helps me give a voice to students who cannot write. By Eni Wulandari Learning & Education Technology helps my students balance big creative ideas with tight deadlines. By Michelle Bruno Learning & Education Here’s how I use technology to bring science to life in my classroom. By Chanel Johnson — Company newsroom — sourced from Google. Matter furnished by the company. Not a Notice Nearby paid placement. This page reprints matter furnished by the company from its official newsroom. Notice Nearby did not write this release. Read the original: https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/teacher-stories-gemini-middle-school