Learning goals
By the end of this activity, you will be able to:
- Use NotebookLM to compare multiple versions of a story for K–12 learners.
- Generate age-appropriate prompts, questions, and activities connected to curriculum outcomes.
- Support students in critical reading of AI-assisted content rather than accepting it blindly.
Additional Resources & Acknowledgements
NotebookLM – Official Help & Guides
These links focus specifically on NotebookLM:
Use these to check current features, limitations, and updates.
Tutorials & How-To Videos
These videos and guides show NotebookLM and related GenAI tools in action:
- Basic Google NotebookLM tutorial for educators (12 min)
- Google is developing a new AI tool that is perfect for students (6 min)
- Intro to Generative AI for research & writing
Explore other tutorials that match your discipline or use case.
Other GenAI Tools Mentioned in This Workshop
While this workshop focuses on NotebookLM, you may also encounter:
- ChatGPT – general-purpose chat and coding assistant
- Microsoft Copilot – integrated into Microsoft 365 tools
- Google Gemini – Google’s general-purpose AI assistant
- Perplexity – research-style question answering with sources
The core ideas of source-grounded, critical AI use apply to all of them.
Ethics, Academic Integrity, and Critical Use
For deeper discussion of responsible AI use in research and teaching:
- UVic Guidelines for using generative AI in research
- Tri-Agency guidance on AI in research development and review
Key principles emphasized in this workshop:
- Always verify AI-generated content using citations and original sources
- Be transparent with students, colleagues, and supervisors about how you use AI
- Never upload sensitive or confidential data into external AI systems
Acknowledgements
- UBC Library Research Commons for their assistance with the Jekyll template for GitHub Pages.
- UVic Libraries Digital Scholarship Commons team for workshop design, testing, and facilitation.