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Auto Creation of Mind Maps

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NotebookLM from Google allows educators to design dynamic mind maps from self-selected content. Educators choose materials, load them to NotebookLM, and then create a mind map. The resulting graphic organizer is expandable to hide or reveal relevant content. Educators can then export the mind map as images which can also be embedded in other forms of media, like videos and slide decks.

A mind map titled “Robots for Everyone Project.”At the center is a main node labeled Robots for Everyone Project, with six primary branches: Core Philosophy & Purpose Every learner can acquire communication skills Achieved through evidence-based practices (EBP) Robots provide a vehicle for (sub-branch extends but not expanded further) Robots not used as a reinforcer Project History and Evolution A single sub-node indicator (chevron) showing additional content not expanded Goals and Metrics Choose language concepts to target Choose computer science standards Design experience using robots and coding Reflect on other goals (non-language/computer science) Reflect on replication/reinforcement at home Design & Delivery Process 6. Deliver educational experience Collect performance data Report performance data Reflect/collaborate on data and adjustments Repeat making necessary adjustments Team Roles and Responsibilities One sub-node indicator (chevron) suggesting more details Data and Artifact Requirements One sub-node indicator (chevron) suggesting more details Other Design Considerations One sub-node indicator (chevron) suggesting more details The layout is radial, with gray primary nodes branching to green sub-nodes. The overall visual is clean and dark-themed with curved connectors linking each idea.

A mind map created in NotebookLM about the Robots for Everyone project

Auto Creation of Video Content

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NotebookLM from Google allows educators to design dynamic video experiences from self-selected content. Educators choose materials, load them to NotebookLM, and then create a video overview. The resulting video is similar to a slide deck with a human-like narrator. Here’s a sample video created by the Assistive Technology Specialist specific to accessible educational materials titled Unlocking Learning: AIM in VA. Once a video is created, educators can download the file to edit in a video editor (such as WeVideo) or share directly with learners if no edits are necessary.

Screenshot of the NotebookLM interface titled “AIM VA Navigator.” The screen is divided into three panels. On the left is the “Sources” panel listing seven selected documents, including AIM Considerations, Accessibility to Digital Texts and Beyond in LCPS, Digital Rights Manager, Eligibility Requirements, Home, IEP Documentation, and LCPS AIM VA Guidance Document. The center “Chat” panel displays a summary explaining Accessible Instructional Materials in Virginia, outlining eligibility requirements, roles of school personnel, and technologies for providing AIM. At the bottom of this panel are buttons for saving notes, adding notes, generating an audio overview, and creating a mind map. On the right is the “Studio” panel showing a video overview titled “Unlocking Learning AIM in VA” with a still image slide. The slide has a blue box with the title “Accessible Materials AIM” and the text “Print based educational materials converted into specialized formats to meet student needs,” alongside a magnifying glass graphic. A video playback bar at the bottom indicates the video is 5 minutes long with 1 minute and 12 seconds played.

NotebookLM Video Overview in the Studio Panel

Creating Human-like Audio Conversations with NotebookLM

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NotebookLM from Google allows educators to design dynamic audio experiences from self-selected content. Educators choose materials, load them to NotebookLM, and then create an audio overview. The resulting audio sounds like two human podcast hosts discussing the content. Here’s a sample of the podcast hosts discussing the accomplishments of the Specialized Instructional Facilitators – Assistive Technology and the Assistive Technology Specialist during the 2024 – 2025 school year and a transcript of the podcast. Once created, educators can download the audio file to share with learners.

Screenshot of Google’s NotebookLM interface showing a project titled “Inclusive Design and Assistive Technology Accomplishments: 2024–2025.” The screen is divided into three main panels. On the left is a “Sources” panel with one document selected. In the center is a “Chat” panel displaying a summary of the document with headings, emojis, and descriptive text. At the bottom of this panel are buttons for saving notes, adding notes, generating an audio overview, and creating a mind map. On the right is a “Studio” panel with tiles labeled Audio Overview, Video Overview, Mind Map, and Reports, along with a section for an interactive audio file. At the bottom right is a playback bar showing an audio recording titled “Unlocking Potential: How LCPS…” with play and note options. The top navigation bar contains controls for Analytics, Share, and Settings.

NotebookLM – Audio Overview is available in the Studio panel on the right.

Prioritizing and Completing Tasks with Checklists

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Learners can use technology to create a checklist of tasks to accomplish and put them in order based on what needs to get done first. Checklists provide a visual reminder of what needs to be accomplished. Checkboxes can be used to indicate when something has been completed. Digital checklists can often be shared with educators to provide guidance and feedback. Digital checklists are also often flexible, allowing items to be re-ordered, read aloud with text to speech, and edited. The following are a list of potential tools that could be used to create digital checklists.