NotebookLM is now Gemini Notebook

Overview

Google have renamed NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook. It’s the same standalone product, now doing more across the Google ecosystem and updated with a secure cloud computer.

Gemini Notebook Logo

Take your notes everywhere

Just like a physical notebook, your digital notebooks should go wherever you work and learn. Whether you are drafting lesson plans, organising presentations, or creating study materials, your content moves seamlessly with you. You can already access and create notebooks directly within the Gemini app, enjoying full cross-app syncing with the standalone Gemini Notebook experience so your school projects are always up to date.

What is Gemini Notebook?

Gemini Notebook is an innovative AI tool designed to function as a personalised research and learning assistant within education. Users can upload a variety of source materials, including documents and articles, and engage with them in a more interactive and insightful manner. Gemini Notebook can be used to summarise complex information, providing precise answers based on uploaded sources, and enabling users to identify connections between disparate pieces of information, thereby enhancing understanding. This functionality effectively streamlines research and study processes, fostering more efficient and targeted learning. Gemini Notebook can also be used to create audio podcast content in 34 languages, which facilitates with making complex documents accessible to all. Users can also generate mind maps, reports, quizzes, video overviews, slide decks, infographics and more. Check out what you can create based on the materials you upload.

Studio features in Gemini Notebook

Getting started with Gemini Notebook in Glow

Gemini Notebook graphic with a laptop and the Glow logo

Gemini Notebook Quick Start Guide

To support with getting started with NotebookLM, we have created a Quick Start Guide that’s specifically aimed at colleagues accessing NotebookLM via Glow. Find out more about the wealth of content you can create.

Continue Reading

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.