Gemini

Using Gemini in Google Classroom

To use Gemini in Google Classroom, teachers can access the Gemini Education tab to generate content like lesson plans, quizzes, and rubrics. You can also use it to re-level text, create choice boards, or draft parent communications by providing a topic and grade level or uploading content from Google Drive.

This video demonstrates how to use Gemini to generate a lesson plan outline:

🤔 If better results are needed, choose "Thinking" instead of "Fast" for the Gemini model.

EduGems - Pre-made Prompts for Educators

This is a growing collection of pre-made prompts ("Gems") for educators to use with Google Gemini.

🖱️ Click on any item below to get details on that Gem, with options to use or make your own copy of the Gem.

✨ When you click to use a Gem, it will open and run in Gemini.

Prompts for Analyzing Testing Data with Gemini

Here are some "battle-tested" prompts for Texas teachers. To use these, simply copy your anonymized table of scores into the chat and then type one of these:

1. Identifying "Big Picture" Gaps

"Based on this data, which three TEKS standards did my students struggle with the most? List them by standard number and give me a brief summary of what those standards require students to do."

2. Spotting the "Distractor" (The Why)

"Look at Question #14, which 60% of students missed. Based on the common wrong answer (Choice B), what is the likely misconception or 'trap' that students fell into?"

3. Grouping for Interventions (Tiered Instruction)

"Using this data, group my students into three tiers: Mastery (85%+), Approaches (60-84%), and Urgent Intervention (below 60%). For the 'Urgent Intervention' group, identify the single most important skill they need to practice before the next unit."

4. The "STAAR-ify" Prompt

"I noticed my class struggled with TEKS 5.3K (adding/subtracting fractions). Can you generate three new practice questions that use STAAR-style wording and include one multi-part 'hot spot' or 'drag and drop' style question?"

Why this works

These prompts move you away from just looking at "pass/fail" and toward Data-Driven Instruction (DDI). Instead of just knowing they failed, you now know which Texas standard tripped them up and how to fix it.

Pro-Tip: If your district uses Google Workspace for Education, you might even have a "Gemini" button directly in Google Sheets! You can highlight your data and ask these questions without even leaving your spreadsheet.

Which of these areas are you most interested in focusing on right now?

Finding the "Misconceptions" (The 'Why')
Creating Groups for small-group instruction
Generating new STAAR-style practice questions

Google. (2026). Gemini (Feb 9 version) [Large language model]. https://gemini.google.com/

Gemini for Education

Transform teaching and learning with Gemini for Education

Gemini is a free of charge generative AI tool that can help you save time, create personalized learning experiences, inspire fresh ideas, and learn confidently – all in a private and secure environment.

Learn more about Gemini!

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Gemini in Google Classroom & More...

Google Classroom now lets you generate customized podcast-style audio lessons that match your grade level and learning objectives: Specify the topic, speakers, and conversation style to create audio companions for your teaching. There is soooo much more Gemini can do! Give it a try today!!

For more information about this and more on how Gemini works in Google Classroom, click HERE!

When using generated content, you should always review the outputs as AI can make mistakes and refine the output so that it fits your context and local policies before assigning to students.

Examples of How to Use Gemini

Outline a lesson plan: Select this option, provide a topic, target grade, and learning objectives, and Gemini will generate a lesson plan with activities.
Generate a quiz: Give Gemini a topic or upload a Google Doc to create a quiz with questions that can be exported directly to a Google Form.
Re-level text: Paste text into the tool and ask Gemini to adjust the reading level to make it more accessible for all learners.
Build a choice board: Provide Gemini with content or learning objectives, and it will create a choice board with a variety of activities for students.
Create a rubric: Define evaluation criteria for a project, and Gemini can help generate a rubric to assess student work.
Write a story or informational text: Ask Gemini to write a story or an informative text about a given topic to engage your students.

The video above shows how to use Gemini to build a choice board in Google Classroom.

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Prompting: Art to Automation

🚀 Unlock the Full Power of AI: Master the P.A.R.T.S. Framework

Are you tired of getting generic, "fluffy," or unusable responses from your AI tools?

The key to unlocking truly brilliant AI output isn't more complexity—it's more clarity. Introducing the P.A.R.T.S. Framework for Effective AI Prompts, a simple, five-step method designed to help you communicate your needs precisely, every time.

Why You Need P.A.R.T.S.

When you use the P.A.R.T.S. structure, you stop getting vague, middle-of-the-road answers and start receiving highly focused, professional, and actionable results. This framework helps define all the necessary elements an AI needs to switch from a simple chatbot into a powerful, specialized assistant.

The P.A.R.T.S. Breakdown

P.A.R.T.S. is an easy-to-remember acronym that covers the five critical components of a perfect prompt:

P: Persona (or Purpose): Define WHO the AI should act as (e.g., "You are a senior marketing strategist...").
A: Action (or Audience): Specify the strong verb or instruction that tells the AI EXACTLY WHAT TO DO (e.g., "Analyze this data and summarize the findings...").
R: Rules (or Restrictions): Set the boundaries and constraints like length, required inclusions, or things to avoid.
T: Tone (or Text/Context): Dictate HOW the AI should sound (e.g., "Use a professional, apologetic tone") or provide necessary background material.
S: Structure (or Style): Define the format of the final output to make it immediately usable (e.g., "Deliver the final answer as a Markdown table...").

Ready to elevate your AI conversations and get the results you deserve? Dive into the P.A.R.T.S. framework below and start writing prompts that work!

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