By David Omut, MBA, RN
The CEO of Google, Sundar Pichai has extended a very attractive promotion that was originally announced on the Google blog on August 6: College students now have until October 6 to claim a free Google Gemini Pro account!
This account includes many features, but we want to look at three tools that will be incredibly useful for all students. This article will focus on NotebookLM, famous for being able to convert documents, notes, transcripts, and more into mini podcasts!
You can upload PowerPoint presentations from your class, documents from your instructor, notes, or transcripts. From these, you can get clear summaries, then ask questions based only on your sources to ensure accurate answers. It can also generate outlines, study guides, and new ideas, making it especially useful for students, researchers, and writers. Plus, NotebookLM can turn your notes into narrated audio or video overviews, making it easier to review and learn. In short, it’s like having a personal AI research assistant to help you study, write, and think more effectively.
Another powerful feature in NotebookLM is the use of mind maps. You can use the documents you uploaded to create mind maps about the topics covered in class so you can create a visual representation of the content. This is a great way to study for a quiz or exam!
Ultimately, this Google Gemini Pro account is a great fit for our students because it will help students learn using many learning styles. Another important distinction is that tools like NotebookLM use the documents and content from your class, and the AI will work from that content. This will reduce the possibility of sourcing information from the AI itself or the wider internet and focus the tools on what is being covered in class. Check out our next article for more information on the other tools included in this promotion!