2 Quick Ways Gemini Can Help Teachers!
TL;DR
Two EASY ways Teachers can use Gemini!
Level up Google across all the platforms you already use (Docs, Gmail, Slides, etc).
Teacher Prompt Starter Course: it’s in ChatGPT, but the prompts can also translate seamlessly over to Gemini if you prefer!
Why I’ve been using Gemini more than ChatGPT
What up, fellow educators!
I know I’m very talkie talkie about ChatGPT, but I’ll be honest, I’ve been using Gemini (Google’s ChatGPT rival) more and more every month.
The main reason I’m using it more?
It’s already incorporated into the stuff I’m already using: Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, etc. Call it Lonestar, cause it’s ALLLLLL-READY THEREEEE (take a look around)!
The Deets on Gemini
Yes, you can go to Gemini.Google.com and hit it up on it’s own, but they have a subscription version where Gemini seamlessly integrates with Google Workspace goodies you already love.
Here are some practical ways you can leverage Gemini (imo):
Gmail Wizardry: Let's face it, responding to emails can be a real time-user upper. You can simply prompt it to write or reply to emails, saving you precious time and energy and mostly time. For instance, you could say, "Gemini, draft a response to this parent's email, thanking them for their kind words and assuring them that I'll address their concerns promptly and that they’re lovely and I think their kid will change the world." Voila! Gemini will whip up a professional and thoughtful response in seconds and you’re good to read and edit it to make sure it’s your voice!
Lesson Planning Powerhouse: Say goodbye stranger to tedious lesson planning from scratch! It can assist you in creating engaging and comprehensive lesson plans in a few seconds. Just provide it with some basic information, such as the topic, grade level, and learning objectives, and watch it work its lil magic. For example, you could say, "Gemini, generate a lesson plan for a 5th-grade science class on the solar system, incorporating interactive activities and multimedia resources. Also, tie it to Arkansas State Standards." Boom! You'll have a stellar lesson plan ready to go like the starting place in Monopoly.
BONUS: Personalized Learning Companion: This can help you personalize the learning experience for each student. Yes, seriously. By analyzing their strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles, it can suggest appropriate resources and activities. It's like having a personal tutor for every student in your class! For real, this one is going to change education for students in the very near future. Imma make some more vids on that soon. Pinky promise.
If you’re just getting started, I recommend just trying stuff.
Literally, just try some prompts in Gemini and see what happens (it’s free).
If you’re reallyyyyyy just getting started, I’ve got a ChatGPT Starter Course for Teachers you can try if you’re in the Honor Roll. I like this a ton, but I’m also extremelyyyyyyy biased! 😂🤦🏼♂️
If you’re feeling like you’re ready to take it to the next level, I’d roll up to the full Workspace version (I personally have it and use it every day). Try it for free for a couple months if you want (no pressure, obvs).
Either way, you’ll be using this practically every day in a couple years (inside of all the stuff you’re already using every day)! 😂
Love you so much and have the best year ever!
- Tyler
