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Using Google AI Studio in the classroom

June 16, 2026

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Agenda

  • First look at AI Studio
  • Students and learning objectives
  • Other AI assignments
  • Second look at AI Studio
  • Q&A

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First Look at AI Studio

  • aistudio.google.com
  • Use AI Studio to build computer applications
  • Build via “vibe coding”
    • Cool sounding term that means you tell AI Studio what to do in written or spoken English
    • You do not need any coding skills

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Example #1

Enter the following text into Google AI Studio:

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Build an app with one button that says "That was easy" and�plays a satisfying sound effect upon activation.

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Example #2

Build a web application that acts as a financial "Buy vs. Lease" car comparison calculator.

Create a multi-step form or a clean two-column input layout that captures:

  • General Info: Vehicle price, comparison timeframe (months), and annual mileage.
  • Buying Variables: Down payment, trade-in, APR, loan term, and estimated resale value.
  • Leasing Variables: Capitalized cost reduction, lease term, money factor, bank residual %, and excess mileage fees.
  • Hidden Costs: Sales tax rules, insurance differences, and estimated out-of-pocket maintenance.

The app must output a detailed breakdown comparing:

  • Total Out-of-Pocket Cash Flow (Upfront costs + cumulative monthly payments).
  • Total Net Cost (Total cash spent minus the equity/resale value of the bought car at the end of the timeline).
  • A visual breakdown chart comparing the cost trajectory year-over-year.

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Students and Learning Objectives

  • Actuarial Science 650
  • Mostly sophomores & juniors
  • Life contingencies
    • Probability of death/survival
    • Life insurance
    • Life annuities
  • Required class for actuarial science major

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Students and Learning Objectives (cont’d)

  • Can AI function as a private tutor?
  • Actuarial science involves assumptions about the future
  • Using artificial intelligence tools for students to answer:
    • How sensitive are calculations to changes in assumptions?
    • Which assumptions carry more weight?
    • What do simulations show?

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Other AI Assignments

  • LLM Conversation
    • Prescribed minimum conversation
    • Follow-up questions provided
  • Reflection Essay
    • Which topics were well explained?
    • Did you catch any errors or inconsistencies?
    • How do you now think about ______ ?
    • Explain _______ in your own words (not just repeating formulas).
    • Identify one subtle or non-obvious aspect of _____ emerged from your conversation.

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Reflection from one student…

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Reflection from another student…

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Second Look at AI Studio

  • First studio work done as in-class exercise
  • Assignments followed
  • Students can submit work via Share button