Google rolls out AI tools for Classroom, including NotebookLM for students

Google has introduced over 30 artificial intelligence (AI) tools for its Google Classroom, including free Gemini AI tools for educators and NotebookLM for users under 18 years of age.

This is the first time NotebookLM will be available to minors. NotebookLM is an AI-powered research and writing tool that helps you summarise and extract information across dense and complex sources, according to the company’s website.

Google said in a blog post that "Gemini has stricter content policies that help prevent potentially inappropriate or harmful responses for users under 18," and the same will apply to NotebookLM when it's released for younger users.


The company is expanding capabilities for educators with a paid Google Workspace with the Gemini add-on. Teachers can now create eight-second videos with sound effects using Veo 3 in Google Vids.

In addition, Gemini in Google Forms can help teachers make assessments and surveys more quickly. It can even generate a form based on a Doc or PDF and use Gemini to summarise form responses.

For those using the Education Plus Edition, Gemini audio lessons will also be available as an add-on.

NotebookLM and Gems

NotebookLM: With this, teachers can choose class materials and instantly make an interactive study guide and podcast-style Audio Overviews for students. These are based only on the materials teachers upload.

Gems: Teachers can create Gems, which are customised versions of Gemini, for students to talk to. After choosing resources from Classroom, they can make AI “experts” to support students who need extra help or want to explore topics more deeply.

In addition to this, a new analytics tab will help teachers track student progress, see how they’re doing on assignments, and view their improvement over time.

The Class Tools feature, announced earlier this year, is now live. It lets teachers manage their students’ Chromebooks during lessons through actions including sharing content to their screens and minimising distractions. Teachers can also push a workbook, quiz, video, or presentation straight to students’ screens by connecting to their accounts.