Is Gemini Worth It For Educators in 2025? (Honest Review)

Gemini, Google's free AI chat bot, has some great new features! This in-depth webinar will explore all of the new updates for 2025 and answer the key question: is it worth it!

Note: This webinar was recorded on April 23, 2025. The recording and summary posted below is provided for anyone who was unable to attend the live session.

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Table of Contents:
0:00 Intro
6:09 Gemini Overview
8:58 Using the Gemini App
13:07 Prompt engineering
19:20 Gemini for Students (13+)
21:40 Canvas for Gemini
25:50 Deep research & audio overview
33:54 Custom gems
38:10 Q&A
41:01 NotebookLM
48:10 Gemini for Workspace ($)
52:54 Gemini for Google Classroom
55:00 Conclusion

Additional Resources:
* ​Advanced Gemini features for educators​ (blog post): https://www.chrmbook.com/advanced-gemini-features/
​* Notebook LM: https://youtu.be/ACIh44E5AoU
​* Lesson planning with Gemini Gems​ (blog post): https://www.chrmbook.com/ai-lesson-planning-gems/
​10 ways I am (actually) using AI in my daily life​ (blog post): https://www.chrmbook.com/10-ways-i-am-using-ai/
​Figurative language with AI generated images​ (lesson plan): https://www.chrmbook.com/figur....ative-language-with-
​Using AI to enhance Google Classroom​ (blog post): https://www.chrmbook.com/ai-google-classroom/
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