What does AI mean to you?

Definitions- Use the same language when talking about AI

• Powered by AI

• Generative AI

AI is our Student's Future

• AI is already reshaping the job market. 

• Students will need to know how to ethically and responsibly use AI

Overview of Google's AI-Powered Cool Tools 

• Gemini: Gemini is both Google's latest family of advanced AI models and a user-facing AI assistant, essentially replacing Google Assistant in some contexts. It's designed to be multimodal, meaning it can understand and respond to text, images, audio, and video. Gemini is available as a free app for both Android and iOS, and accessible through a web browser. There's also a premium version called Gemini Advanced.  

• NotebookLM: NotebookLM is a personalized AI research assistant from Google AI that helps users analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources. It allows users to upload various documents, including PDFs, website links, videos, Google Docs, and more, and then interact with that content through a chat interface. NotebookLM uses Google's Gemini 1.5 Pro model to provide summaries, explanations, and other insights based on the uploaded materials.  

• Gems: Gemini Gems are customizable versions of Google's Gemini AI that allow users to create specialized AI experts for specific tasks or topics. They can be used to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and provide deeper expertise on a variety of subjects, from fitness and health to coding and career advice.  

• Google Vids: Google Vids is a new, AI-powered video creation app within the Google Workspace suite. It allows users to create, write, produce, edit, collaborate, and share videos, all within a web application. Vids is designed to be user-friendly and collaborative, with features like real-time collaboration and script writing assistance.  

Staff Only

• Gemini Canvas: Gemini Canvas is a new interactive workspace within the Google Gemini app designed to facilitate the creation and editing of documents, code, and other projects. It allows users to collaborate with Gemini AI in real-time to build, refine, and share their work, including features for coding, web page creation, and even audio overviews.  

Let's See it and Tinker With It!  

Links

Google Workspace for Education

***Gemini 

Google Classroom  (for those new to Google Classroom)

***Gemini in Classroom

***Google Vids

***Google: Parents Guide to AI  (includes a handout for parents)

Tips

• Tips for writing a prompt for generative AI: Tips to write prompts for Gemini (from Google)

• Encourage students to use Gemini as their generative AI tool. 

• Encourage students to use AI as a tool to enhance work rather than replace their thinking.  For example, use classroom time for first drafts to get produced in the classroom with AI used to refine the first draft using specific teacher-approved criteria in the prompt. 

• Responsible use.  Students need to be taught the limitations and potential biases of AI. 

• Digital Citizenship. Schools must also educate minors about appropriate online behavior, cyberbullying awareness, and response.  In coordination with Student Support Services, digital citizenship lessons will be provided K-12.