Create Interactive Podcasts With NotebookLM
Create Interactive Podcasts With NotebookLM
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🚀 Transform Your Lesson Plans: Introducing the Interactive AI Podcast!
🚀 Transform Your Lesson Plans: Introducing the Interactive AI Podcast!
Are your students ready to listen, learn, and interact with your content like never before? Say goodbye to static study guides! With NotebookLM and its incredible Audio Overview feature, you can turn any set of class notes, readings, or research documents into a dynamic, two-host, AI-generated podcast—and the best part? Students can jump in and ask questions in real-time!
Imagine flipping your classroom with engaging audio that students can listen to on the go, then having them pause the "hosts" to clarify a point or ask for an example directly. This is more than just a summary; it's an active learning experience that brings your curriculum to life.
Boost Engagement: Two conversational AI hosts discuss your content, making dense material more digestible and interesting.
Encourage Active Learning: The "Interactive Mode" lets students ask their own questions, turning passive listening into a personalized Q&A session.
Easy Content Review: Perfect for pre-lesson prep, unit review, or differentiated instruction for auditory learners.
Time Saver: Go from notes to a polished audio resource in minutes, not hours!
Students in grades 3rd - 12th and Staff can access Google's NotebookLM from the Granite Bookmarks when logged into the Chrome browser with your district Google account.
Optionally, you can get to NotebookLM by going directly to the URL and logging in with your district Google account at: notebooklm.google.com
Learn how to get started with NotebookLM and Interactive Podcasts by watching the video above or by following the step by step Instructions below.
🎙️ Step-by-Step Guide: Create Your Interactive Podcast
🎙️ Step-by-Step Guide: Create Your Interactive Podcast
You can turn any of your class materials into an engaging, interactive audio resource in just a few clicks.
Step 1: Gather Your Sources
Step 1: Gather Your Sources
Navigate to NotebookLM and sign in with your Google account.
Create a new notebook or open an existing one.
Upload your sources for the lesson or unit. You can use:
PDFs, Google Docs, or text files (like lesson plans or reading excerpts).
Web URLs or YouTube video links (NotebookLM will use the transcript/text).
Step 2: Generate the Audio Overview
Step 2: Generate the Audio Overview
Once your documents are uploaded, look for the "Studio" panel (it may be on the right side of your screen).
Find the "Audio Overview" section and click Generate.
In the generation panel, select your preferences:
Format: Choose Deep Dive for an in-depth, conversational discussion between two hosts, or explore options like The Brief, The Critique, or The Debate.
Interactive Mode: Crucially, ensure you select "Interactive Mode" to enable the real-time Q&A feature for your students.
Customization (Optional): Add a prompt to guide the hosts, e.g., "Focus on the causes and effects of the American Revolution, and use simplified language."
Click Generate. Wait a few minutes for the AI to process your sources and create the audio.
Step 3: Listen and Interact!
Step 3: Listen and Interact!
Once the audio is ready, click Play to listen to your AI hosts discuss your educational content.
To start a dialogue, click the "Join" button while the audio is playing.
When the hosts call on you, ask your question (either by voice or typing it). The hosts will pause the main content and provide a personalized answer based only on your uploaded sources.
After the answer, the hosts will seamlessly resume the original Audio Overview.
Now you have a dynamic, educational resource ready to share with your students!
Sharing NotebookLM Podcasts is easy now that NotebookLM has integrations in both Canvas and Google Classroom. Learn More by Clicking Here.
Sharing NotebookLM Podcasts is easy now that NotebookLM has integrations in both Canvas and Google Classroom. Learn More by Clicking Here.
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