Smarter Study Tools: Transforming Content with NotebookLM

Description

NotebookLM has become one of the most powerful—and most privacy-conscious—AI tools available to educators. By grounding its responses entirely in the sources you upload, NotebookLM helps teachers transform curriculum materials, articles, and documents into interactive study guides, audio overviews, timelines, and Q&A resources without the hallucination risks of general-purpose AI tools. Participants will explore these features, engage in hands-on guided practice, and leave with at least one NotebookLM resource they can use with students or for their own professional practice.

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A Message from the Moderators

This page gives you everything you need to make the most of your session. Review the recommended accounts before you join, track your checkpoints during the session, and follow the certificate instructions when you're done.

Before You Begin

You will have the best live technical experience using either the Chrome or Firefox browser. (Note: we have also had success with the Edge browser.) Safari is NOT recommended. There is a TrainerCentral Learner app for Android and iOS.
Your lead facilitator recommends having certain items ready before the session begins. Taking a few minutes to set these up in advance means you'll spend your time learning, not troubleshooting.

You can participate and complete the requirements on a tablet; however, you may find it easier to do so on a computer or laptop.
It is strongly recommended that you use a personal computer or laptop with a personal Gmail account during this session. Use of school devices, accounts, or school internet may interfere with your ability to complete and share required comprehension checkpoints during this session if you would like to receive a certificate of completion.
If available, have several resources on hand to create a notebook. This can include links to websites, videos, PDFs, or other documents to upload.

Session Checkpoints

Checkpoints help us verify your participation and are required to earn a certificate of completion. Here's what to expect during the session:

Checkpoint 1 — Say Hello
Introduce yourself in the chat within the first 10 minutes of the session.

Checkpoint 2 — Schema Activator
Participate in the opening poll or activity.

Checkpoint 3 — Email Link: NotebookLM link

Checkpoint 4 — NotebookLM: Create 2 - quiz, flashcards, infographic

Checkpoint 5 — NotebookLM: Create audio and mind map

Checkpoint 6 — Poll and Go

Complete the closing poll before you leave.

If you experience technical difficulties during the session, most checkpoints can be completed up to one week after the live session date. Reach out to your facilitator if you need assistance.

Earning Your Certificate

To receive your certificate of completion you must complete all six session checkpoints and submit the post-session feedback survey. The feedback survey is how you request your certificate and is required for all participants — including those seeking state continuing education credit.

Certificates are typically issued within three weeks of the live session date.

Educators in Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Montana: Additional information required for state continuing education credit will be collected through the feedback survey.