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Google Gemini Basics

Unlock the potential of AI in your teaching practice! This course guides educators through the fundamentals of Gemini, Google’s AI-powered assistant, and explores how to leverage it for lesson planning, content creation, and classroom support.
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skill level

  • Basic

Format

  • Online, self-paced

PD HOURS AWARDED

  • 1.75

Number of quizzes

  • 2

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About this course

Discover how Google Gemini can revolutionize your teaching! This course is designed for educators who want to work smarter, not harder by integrating AI into their daily workflows. We’ll start with the basics of Gemini—what it is, how it works, and where to access it. Then, we’ll dive into best practices for prompting, ensuring you get high-quality responses tailored to your needs.

From lesson planning to content modification and student support, this course will demonstrate practical, real-world uses of Gemini in education. Learn how to streamline tasks like generating instructional materials, differentiating content, and brainstorming engaging activities.

With guided examples and interactive exercises, you’ll build confidence in using Gemini as a thought partner—enhancing creativity, saving time, and personalizing learning experiences. Whether you’re new to AI or looking to refine your approach, this course equips you with the skills to integrate Gemini effectively and responsibly.

Your new superpowers

  • Understand Gemini and other AI models
  • Navigate Gemini's dashboard with ease
  • Craft effective AI prompts for teaching & planning
  • Generate engaging instructional materials
  • Modify and differentiate content effortlessly
  • Use Gemini as a thought partner for you and your students
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Course syllabus

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Taught by our LTC team

LTC ONLINE LEARNING PROGRAM MANAGER

Linda DeYounge

Linda DeYounge (she/her) serves as the Learning Technology Center’s Program Manager of Online Learning. She develops engaging synchronous and asynchronous online training opportunities for educators and administrators. She also provides coaching, consulting, and training services for schools developing online and blended learning activities for students and staff, including on a variety of Learning Management Systems.
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Learning Technology Center of Illinois

The Learning Technology Center (LTC) is a program of the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), and we are Illinois’ technology system of support for K-12 school districts and educators. We know the importance of technology in the modern learning environment, and that is why we work across the state to develop services and programs that have a meaningful and lasting impact. Our scope is broad, our work is diverse, and our team and partners are dedicated. We are the LTC.

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