The new school year has started and Google is wasting no time in offering suggestions on how Gemini can help students learn smarter with its latest features. The company's blog lists the following ways Gemini can aid the learning process:
- One notable new feature is Gemini's ability to access information from OpenStax textbooks. Students struggling with complex concepts can ask questions directly to Gemini and receive clear explanations, complete with links to the relevant sections in the textbook. This eliminates the need to flip through print books or conduct time-consuming online research.
- Interactive quizzes are another way Gemini encourages engagement and knowledge retention. These quizzes not only provide questions and answers, but also step-by-step instructions and feedback, making them valuable for self-assessment and building confidence in various subject areas.
- Gemini Advanced subscribers get even more features, including the ability to upload their own learning materials such as syllabi and notes. Gemini can then analyze these documents to create custom study aids, highlight key concepts, or create practice questions to make the learning experience even more personalized.
- The Gem learning coach serves as a virtual tutor and helps students create customized study plans with progress tracking. Students can outline their goals and specific areas of focus and the Gem creates a structured plan to guide them through their studies.
Beyond textbooks and study guides, Gemini can enrich learning with easy-to-understand explanations, relevant videos, images, and real-life examples. Students can ask for study material recommendations, and Gemini will compile a list of online resources that match their request.
These features are designed to support students with different learning styles and academic needs, whether they're preparing for an important exam or just trying to understand new concepts. While the tools are powerful, Google also emphasizes responsibility. School administrators can control their students' access to Gemini through Google Workspace for Education, and additional privacy and access controls for teens are in the works.