Learning Guide in Notebook LM

NotebookLM with Glow, your personlised research and learning assistant

What’s new?

Google have introduced a new ‘Learning Guide’ option that encourages participation with probing, open-ended questions. Instead of just giving answers, it helps you break down problems step-by-step and adapts explanations to your needs, building a deeper understanding of the subject.

Learning Guide is like having a personal tutor for your sources directly within NotebookLM.

Where can I find the Learning Guide?

Once you have opened your Notebook, click on the ‘Configure Notebook’ icon as circled in the graphic below. You then select ‘Learning Guide’ from the pop up menu and click ‘Save’.

Where to find learning guide graphic

What are the educational benefits?

Promotes deeper understanding – Does not provide answers to questions, instead, it supports with prompting users to ask key questions to deepen their understanding.
Breaks down complex problems – Takes a big problem and breaks it down into smaller, more digestible steps, making it easier to understand.
Adapts explanations to your learning needs – Adjusts how it explains concepts depending on your level of understanding, offering a more personalised and effective learning experience
Encourages critical thinking – The feature encourages the user to come to the answer themselves by supporting with structured key questions that encourage active participation.

Useful link

The link below provides more information that includes a short video overview.

Google Workspace Updates: Build a deeper understanding of a topic with Learning Guide in Notebook LM

Appropriate Use: Generative AI

Be aware that these Generative AI tools contain functionality which allows the upload of pictures and files. It is the responsibility of the user not to upload content or enter prompts which may generate inappropriate or concerning text or imagery, or which contains any personal, sensitive or confidential information.

Please also refer to the Scottish Government's AI Guidance for Schools when using any kind of AI tool within education.

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