Gemini/NotebookLM for MLLs
I'm currently working with our Board's MLL (Multilingual Language Learner) teachers. Stacking Gemini (to adapt content to appropriate STEP levels, and create scripts) with NotebookLM (to turn the scripts into Graphic Novels) has been amazing. Our teachers are finding the ability to convert their already created content instantly to any level, and then being able to create visually appealing graphics is really engaging their learners. Highly recommend this approach, or even creating infographics in NotebookLM to allow MLLs the ability to visual decode content is helpful.
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I introduced NotebookLM to a room of teachers at a conference in February. The infographics and slide decks were definitely popular features, but I always share the caveat that those infographics need some iterative work also. I have even taken them and dropped them into Canva which, now with CanvaAI, is way cooler since you can use Magic Layers to edit any aspect of the infographic that may...
The use of the infographics feature with MLLs is a great idea. I use it with my pre-service teachers, and they have found that the infographic option helps them see their work in new ways - identify connections they hadn't previously understood and lift their work to a professional level that builds their confidence.
Thanks for sharing! I am going to pass this along to our MLL Coaches. I also think this will be helpful for students who are not MLL, but aren't working on grade level. It may be the spark they need to increase engagement.
Adam - What cool project. Are you creating slide decks within Notebook LM or are you creating inforgraphics and adding those to the pages of the graphic novel? Thanks!
Adam, that is a powerful use case for using Gemini & NotebookLM together, working smarter not harder! Would love to hear more about it and the protocol your teachers use for this!
I am using Slide Decks. I will occasionally have to wedge in an infographic page when I can't quite get my vision from Slide Decks.