Here are just a few examples: A social studies teacher from the South Bronx shared his idea to use Gemini to create virtual worlds, allowing students to experience historical periods firsthand. Another teacher used NotebookLM to help her class conceptualize abstract themes like perseverance and strength by generating specific content and images so that her students could better write about the “hidden voices” of the Black community.
After an instructional technology coach shared how he used Gemini to create a “choose your own adventure”-style game to teach financial literacy, teachers were eager to build similar tools for their respective subjects. And in what many called a “wow moment,” an ELA teacher taught others how to use Gemini in Google Forms to create quizzes based on lesson plans and curriculum, saving hours of planning and grading time. These are just a few examples of how, when given the right tools and training, educators will lead the way as AI becomes more prevalent in the classroom.
