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AI in Schools Week 2026
Education Scotland is hosting a series of sessions from March 9-13, 2026, targeting educators from P5-P7 to the Senior Phase. The sessions focus on ethical AI use, children's rights, and integrating AI tools into the Scottish Glow ecosystem, offering opportunities for skill enhancement and AI education initiation.
Generate Podcast Style Lessons in Classroom
Google has integrated the Gemini feature into Google Classroom for all Education editions, enabling educators to create customizable audio lessons. These lessons enhance student engagement by catering to different learning styles and include options for specifying topics, grade levels, and conversation styles. Audio Lessons can be accessed via the Gemini menu in Classroom.
NotebookLM: Data Tables
Google has introduced Data Tables in NotebookLM to streamline the process of organising scattered information into structured formats. This feature allows users to synthesise complex research and export it to Google Sheets, enhancing productivity. Potential applications include study materials, misconception mapping, and vocabulary progression tables.
AI Supporting Advanced Poetry Pedagogy
An English teacher utilised AI tools, Gemini and NotebookLM, to analyse and summarise Carol Ann Duffy's poems, creating an engaging video revision guide that effectively highlights thematic connections for students.
Transforming Differentiation in a Modern Studies Classroom
The article discusses how a Modern Studies teacher utilises AI tools like Gemini and NotebookLM to enhance classroom differentiation. By creating tailored resources and simplifying complex concepts, the teacher improves accessibility for diverse learners, saving time and enhancing instructional strategies. The goal is to make differentiation sustainable and consistent for all students.
Transforming Titanic History into an Interactive Learning Suite
The project transforms Titanic history into an interactive educational resource for students aged 10 and above. Utilising AI tools like Gemini for research and NotebookLM for content creation, it produces engaging materials including study guides, FAQs, and visual aids, catering to diverse learning styles while ensuring narrative consistency and accuracy.
Introducing Gemini 3 Pro
Google has enhanced the Gemini app for educators using Google Workspace, improving the quality and readability of information presented. The app can analyse images, summarise audio/video clips, and brainstorm projects with text and visuals. A new "My Stuff" folder simplifies navigation and organisation of recent files, contributing to a better user experience.
NotebookLM: Infographics and Presentations
NotebookLM has enhanced its "Studio" capabilities by adding visual generation features for Slides and Infographics, complementing existing audio overviews. These new tools enable users to create structured presentations and high-impact visual summaries from complex documents, improving productivity and learner engagement, especially for visual learners and study aids.
NotebookLM Nano Banana Upgrade
Nano Banana in NotebookLM enhances video overviews with customisable visual styles, including Watercolour and Anime. Users can choose between Explainer and Brief formats, select from over 50 languages, and provide specific focus areas. These options aim to improve understanding and retention of content from uploaded documents.