Google Gemini: New Features

Overview

Unlock new levels of efficiency and insight with Google Gemini’s latest updates.

Gems provide customised AI assistance, Deep Research delivers in-depth reports, Canvas facilitates seamless collaboration, and direct file uploads streamline your workflow, empowering you to achieve more with Gemini.

New Features

Google Gemini offers several powerful features to enhance user interaction and productivity within Google Gemini. Open up the sections below to find out how you can make the most out of these features.

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How can I use File Upload?

Educators have the ability to upload and analyse various file types using Gemini.

Appropriate Use: Do not upload files that contain personal, sensitive or confidential information.

Educators can use File Upload to:
– Summarise Research: Upload documents for quick overviews.
– Generate Discussion: Share course outlines for question ideas.
– Identify Common Errors: Upload student work to spot trends.
– Suggest Activities: Provide learning aims for activity suggestions.
– Simplify Complex Information: Upload articles for easier explanations.
– Improve Worksheets: Share drafts for feedback.
– Create Prompts: Upload images for writing inspiration.

Example of use: A teacher could upload a research article and ask Gemini to simplify it for a specific year group.

Data Privacy: When accessing Gemini via Glow, files are stored for 48 hours and are not reviewed by humans.

Useful Link: Upload and analyse files in Gemini Apps – Android – Gemini Apps Help

How can I use Canvas?

Canvas is a new interactive space within Gemini designed to make creating, refining and sharing your work easy. Simply select “Canvas” in your prompt bar (along the bottom of the screen) and you can write and edit documents or code, with changes appearing in real-time.

Appropriate Use: Do not add any personal, sensitive or confidential information.

Educators can use Canvas to:
– Generate High-Quality First Drafts: Create one or more initial versions of the rewritten statement.
– Simulate Gemini’s Feedback: Provide feedback on previous drafts, acting as if Gemini is suggesting edits for improvement.
– Quickly Perfect the Work: Refine the drafts to create a polished final version.
– Highlight Editing Capabilities: Demonstrate how it can adjust the tone, length, or formatting of the drafts.

Example of use: A teacher could highlight a paragraph from a prompt output and ask Gemini to make it more relevant to a specific age of learner without having to generate a new prompt.

Data Privacy: When accessing Gemini via Glow, prompt data is not reviewed by humans.

Useful Link: New Gemini features: Canvas and Audio Overview

How can I use Deep Research?

Gemini Deep Research is an advanced feature within the Gemini AI that allows for in-depth exploration of topics. It can autonomously browse and analyse vast amounts of information from numerous online sources to generate comprehensive, multi-page research reports with cited sources, saving users significant time and effort.

Appropriate Use: Do not add any personal, sensitive or confidential information.

Educators benefits are:

– Enhanced Research Capabilities: Educators can conduct thorough research on complex topics more efficiently, going beyond simple keyword searches.
– Deeper Understanding: By analysing multiple sources and synthesising information, it can help users gain a more nuanced and comprehensive understanding of subjects.
– Support Workload: Teachers could leverage it to gather information for lesson planning, curriculum development, and staying updated with latest areas of development within their curricular area.
– Development of Research Skills: Gemini Deep Research synthesises information and supports with developing research and analytical skills.
– Time Savings: Educators can save time on research, allowing them to focus on other aspects of learning and teaching.

Example of use: A teacher could conduct some in depth research into a specific topic in preparation for creating some lesson materials.

Data Privacy: When accessing Gemini via Glow, prompt data is not used to improve Generative AI models.

Useful Link: Gemini Deep Research Demo | Using AI to learn new topics in depth

How can I use Gems?

In Google Gemini, “Gems” are like your own custom-built versions of the AI. You can tweak their instructions and give them specific knowledge, so they are better at helping you with particular tasks or topics you are interested in. Think of them as personalised AI assistants within Gemini that supports with repetitive tasks.

Appropriate Use: Do not add any personal, sensitive or confidential information.

Educators benefits are:

– Custom AI Helpers: Create AI focused on specific subjects or tasks.
– Quicker Lesson Prep: Generate outlines, activities, and assessments faster.
– Curated Resources: Find relevant teaching materials quickly.
– Support Diverse Learners: Create content at different levels.
– Stay Updated Easily: Monitor news and research in their field.
– Share Teaching Tools: Collaborate by sharing useful Gems.

Example of use: A teacher could create a Gem for structuring lesson materials with specific sections including, lesson objectives, differentiation and success criteria, so they do not need to specify this every time.

Data Privacy: When accessing Gemini via Glow, prompt data is not used to improve Generative AI models.

Useful Link: How To Use Gems in Gemini to Save Time with AI (Please note that Gems integration into Google Workspace is not available within Glow)

More Information

Use the link below to find out more information about using Google Gemini within Glow.

Google Gemini: New Features