Is AI Ruining Education? Not if you Build Your Own

Build a custom AI Tutor with Google Gems to protect the "struggle" of learning.

🎓 Learn how to design pedagogical AI that asks questions instead of just giving answers.

AI doesn't have to ruin critical thinking in the classroom. In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to use GoogleGems to build a custom AI coach that aligns with your teaching philosophy. For any subject at any level, you can "architect" a tool that scaffolds challenges and guides students toward owning their own learning.

📥 RESOURCES MENTIONED:
The 4 Pillars of AI Design (PDF Guide): https://thetownsquare.org/resources

Try the "Supportive Math Coach" for Algebra 2: https://gemini.google.com/gem/....10Dqk_TDzjZgyBdx3BAe

Try the "Supportive Math Coach" for Pre-Calculus: https://gemini.google.com/gem/....1-LCD2VGQALMHlR-M1ld

Math Coach System Instructions: https://thetownsquare.org/resource-library

Watch: Prompt Engineering for Teachers: https://youtu.be/GxlOoKI0zxg

📍 TIMESTAMPS:
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0:00 Intro
0:54 Demo (math AI)
2:33 Demo (English & Language Arts)
4:22 How to Build Your Own AI
5:28 Use Gemini to write instructions
6:32 Pillars to guide your build
8:01 Finalize the build
6:45 What to Expect in this Series
8:27 Most important concept
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💡 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
How to turn Gemini into an "eager student teacher" with specific guardrails.
The difference between a "helpful" AI and a Socratic tutor.
Strategic "Chain-of-Thought" prompting to improve AI responses.


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What is the #1 friction point in your classroom that a Custom Gem could solve? Drop your ideas in the comments—I’d love to help you brainstorm your instructions!

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