Why and How to Create Custom Gems in Google Gemini?

Unlock a better version of Google Gemini with this serious upgrade.
In this video, I walk you through how to create Custom Gems inside Gemini, and more importantly, why you’d want to.

From curriculum-aligned planning tools to report-writing assistants, I’ll show you how you can tailor Gemini’s AI to become a true teaching companion, or anything you need it to be!

In this walkthrough, I cover:
What are Custom Gems?
Real examples from the UK National Curriculum
Using the RODES AI prompting framework for better AI results
Uploading files, testing responses, and saving Gems
Ideas for classroom, leadership, and admin use

Perfect for teachers, school leaders, and anyone looking to bring more intentionality to AI use in education. Let's go beyond the hype and build smart.

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Chapters:
0:00 - Why Custom Gems Matter
0:42 - What is a Custom Gem in Gemini?
1:19 - Exploring Existing Gems
1:36 - Creating a New Gem
2:03 - Using the ROADS Prompting Framework
4:31 - Uploading Curriculum Docs
5:16 - Testing Your Custom Gem
7:09 - Launching the Custom Chat
8:15 - Final Thoughts & Ideas

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