About this Video

• Video Title: How to Use Google Gemini in Google Classroom - Free & Safe for Schools
• Channel: Teacher's Tech
• Speakers: Jamie
• Duration: 00:09:36

Introduction

This video demonstrates how to use Google Gemini for Education within Google Classroom. The presenter, Jamie, highlights Gemini's safety features, free access for schools, and its ability to streamline lesson planning, differentiate instruction, and support students efficiently. Several examples showcase Gemini's capabilities in creating lesson plans, adapting text complexity, generating rubrics, and drafting parent emails.

Key Takeaways

• Google Gemini for Education: A free, safe AI assistant built for schools, offering over 30 AI-powered tools integrated into Google Classroom. It features enterprise-grade privacy, age-appropriate filters, and admin controls.
• Lesson Plan Creation: Gemini quickly generates detailed lesson plans, including learning objectives, activities, assessments (like exit tickets and quizzes exportable to Google Forms), and addresses common student misconceptions. It allows for easy customization and integration of existing materials.
• Text Re-leveling: Gemini simplifies text for diverse student needs. Users input text and specify a target grade level, and Gemini provides a side-by-side comparison of the original and adjusted text, highlighting changes while preserving key terms.
• Rubric Creation: Gemini facilitates the creation of rubrics by generating criteria based on provided assignment details and performance levels. The generated rubrics are easily exportable to Google Docs.
• Parent Communication: Gemini helps draft parent emails, offering a positive update template that can be customized with specific student information.