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Gem and “I”

Unlocking the potential of AI in your school

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Agenda

What is Gemini?

1.

Why Gemini?

2.

How to use Gemini?

3.

Reflection

4.

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What is Gemini?

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What exactly is Gemini and who can use it?

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AI is a field of knowledge in computer science that refers to the ability of machines to perform tasks that would normally require human intelligence, such as learning, thinking and solving problems.

Large

Language

Models

Gen AI

Deep Learning

Machine

Learning

AI

Machine Learning is the ability machines have to learn from data and previous experiences, like teaching a dog to seat.

Deep Learning is when the machine is able to analyse complex data and recognize complex patterns, learning by itself, without previous training.

Generative AI is when the machine has the ability to create new content.

Large Language Models are a specific kind of Gen AI, trained with great volumes of texts and to understand natural language. They can create content in different languages and formats, and also answer to questions.

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The Gemini App

Policies

A standalone chat experience at gemini.google.com.

Gemini is GenAI that can generate text and tables based on your natural language prompt. Accessible for all education users free of charge.

Free access to Gemini 2.0 chat experience at gemini.google.com.

Available for users ages 13+* with their managed district account with enhanced data protections:

Chats are not reviewed by anyone
Chats are not used to train AI models
Chats are not shared with other users or institutions

For Education Fundamentals districts, it is an Additional Service moderated under the Google Consumer Terms of Service and the Gemini Apps Privacy Notice. For Education Plus and Standard districts, it is categorized as a Core Service moderated under the Google Workspace for Education Terms of Service.

Although there are many ways Gemini can be used, the focus of this webinar is on the Gemini app, the stand-alone experience that can be accessed via desktop or app.

This resource can be used by anyone with a Gmail account, but for educational accounts it has additional levels of security, and the experience is improved.

Gemini Chat Experience

Access it at gemini.google.com or via app

It saves a record of your conversation for you to go back to
You can export the results of your conversation to a Google Doc, copy/paste the results anywhere, or share with anyone
If teachers cannot use Gemini in their school account, they must request for the admin console manager to release access (we will go through that by the end of the session)
It can be accessed by 13+ users (via admin console release) with enhanced data protection
It is covered by the same terms of service and privacy policies that all GWFE services

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Why Gemini?

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Gems

Gems are a simple way to customize Gemini towards your specific goals, so you can do more with less effort.

It's like having a team of AI experts for help with everything from everyday tasks—like writing, translating, and meal planning—to more complex problem-solving.

To get started, choose from our premade Gems or quickly create custom Gems by listing specific instructions for your Gem to reference.

Available for all 18+ users at no cost.

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Deep Research

Gemini Deep Research saves hours of work as Gemini, as it analyzes relevant information on your behalf to create comprehensive multi-page reports on any topic in minutes. With advanced reasoning from 2.0 Flash Thinking, Gemini is even better at all stages of research from planning to searching to reporting.

10 uses available per 30 day period for 18+ users.

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Canvas

Using Canvas, you can collaborate with Gemini to write documents and code in an interactive space that makes refining & sharing your work really easy.

Generate a first draft, then rapidly refine and ask Gemini for feedback on your edits. Update specific sections and use the quick editor tools to change the tone, length, or formatting.

Easily convert your ideas to working prototypes for web apps, Python scripts, and more.

Just select Canvas in the prompt bar to start creating!

Available globally across all Gemini-supported languages for 13+ users.

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Audio Overviews

Leveraging the same technology that powers NotebookLM’s Audio Overviews, Gemini users can now generate podcast-style conversations based on documents, slides, and Deep Research reports. Upload files about topics you want to explore and enjoy dynamic discussions between two AI hosts with unique perspectives.

Free (with limits) for 18+ users. English only.

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How to use Gemini?

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Educators

Staff and Admin

Create lesson plans, activities, quizzes, games, newsletters
Translate materials to different languages
Differentiate materials according to students’ needs and level of expertise
Learn from Gemini by interacting with it and historical personas it can act like
Streamline an email response
Grade tests and essays and provide feedback

Superintendent:

Streamline administrative work
Create reports

Principal:

Create resources to empower educators
Brainstorm PD ideas

Ed Tech leader:

Provide secure and innovative technology for students
Scale support for IT workflows
Create coaching resources and training materials

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Let’s dive into prompt engineering!

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Step 2

Step 3

Step 5

Step 1

Persona

Act

Recipient

How do I get started?

Structure

Step 4

Theme

First of all, it is important to know:

Use natural language. Be clear and concise, provide context. Break up your instructions into shorter sentences.
Having a meaningful interaction with GenAI hinges on your ability to write a strong prompt.

Remember - AI does not do well with ambiguity, and it relies on your input to generate output.

There are many prompt frameworks out there, and you should feel free to experiment and try on different sizes and styles of prompt writing.

Today, we’re going to play with but that I’ve seen to be successful - the PARTS framework.

PARTS

Persona
Act
Recipient
Theme
Structure

When to use “PARTS”

Generally, you use PARTS when you are trying to create something from scratch.
Once you have your initial query asked via “PARTS”, you can ask shorter follow up commands.

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Persona

What role should the AI assume for this activity?

Examples

“You are a Superintendent of a K-12 school district in Des Plaines, Illinois.”

“You are a first grade general education teacher.”

“You are the administrative assistant to the Director of Curriculum and Instruction in a K-12 school district.”

“You are a Bilingual Program Coordinator for a K-12 school district.”

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Act

What is the action you want the AI to take?

Examples

“You are a Superintendent of a K-12 school district in Des Plaines, Illinois. Write a draft of a back to school newsletter…”

“You are a first grade general education teacher. Write a unit plan on the Common Core State Standard 1.NBT, ‘Understand Place Value’...”

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Recipient

Who is the intended audience for this action?

Examples

“You are a Superintendent of a K-12 school district in Des Plaines, Illinois. Write a draft of a back to school newsletter with the intended audience of parents and guardians.”

“You are a first grade general education teacher. Write a unit plan on the Common Core State Standard 1.NBT, ‘Understand Place Value’ for instructing first graders.

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Theme

Are there any themes that the AI should use?

Examples

“You are a Superintendent of a K-12 school district in Des Plaines, Illinois. Write a draft of a back to school newsletter with the intended audience of parents and guardians. Use a theme of fall for this newsletter.

“You are a first grade general education teacher. Write a unit plan on the Common Core State Standard 1.NBT, ‘Understand Place Value’ for instructing first graders. Use a theme of ocean life and fish for the lessons.

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Structure

What framework or structure should the AI use in delivering the end result?

Examples

“You are a first grade general education teacher. Write a unit plan on the Common Core State Standard 1.NBT, ‘Understand Place Value’ for instructing first graders. Use a theme of ocean life and fish for the lessons. Use tables as the structure of this unit plan, and have the unit plan chunked out over three weeks, with one 60-minute lesson each weekday. Include an opening hook, “Student will be able to…” statements, a direct instruction section, and a guided math activity.”

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PARTS

Persona

Act

Recipient

Theme

Structure

You are an 8th grade history teacher.

Write a lesson plan that will help my students achieve reading primary documents.

The audience is 8th grade history students with some experience reading primary documents.

The lesson should be focused around the Gettysburg Address.

Provide the lesson plan as a table with time markers for each activity.

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How do you

use Gemini?

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Emma

Creative Tasks:

Bring Ideas to Life

Coordinating Tasks:

Utilizing Gems

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Kelli

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Eliza

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Ian

Create a day-by-day plan to learn something new!

Gemini Live!

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Deanna

Summarize documents

Creating a Study Guide from

Google Keep notes

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Free AI Courses

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Feedback

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Resources

Take the Generative AI for Educators course.
Take the Applied Digital Skills course, Discover AI in Daily Life.
Explore Google’s Advancing Education with AI.
Read through Google’s, A Guide to AI in Education.
Discover Generative AI with Google.
Take the Introduction to Generative AI Learning Path.
Watch the Discovering AI with Google For Education Champions video series.