Free previewWhat is Gemini Notebook?
By the end of this workshop you will:
- Explain what Gemini Notebook is, how it differs from a general chatbot, and what the free plan includes.
- Create notebooks and add every supported source type, within the free limits.
- Ask grounded questions, verify answers through citations, configure chat and save notes.
- Generate and customize Audio and Video Overviews.
- Produce reports, mind maps, flashcards, quizzes, infographics, slide decks and data tables, and export them.
- Discover new sources with Fast Research and Deep Research, share notebooks safely, protect privacy, and work within compute-based limits.
About this workshop
Drowning in PDFs, lecture recordings and web articles? Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) is Google's free AI research assistant that reads only the sources you give it and backs every answer with a citation. In this hands-on, self-paced workshop you'll master it from zero, using only the free plan. Across 6 modules, you'll build a real notebook step by step: add every type of source, ask questions that get precise answers, and check citations so you never repeat an AI mistake. You'll turn your material into podcast-style Audio Overviews and narrated videos. You'll also generate study guides, mind maps, flashcards, quizzes, infographics, slide decks and data tables, and export them to Docs, Sheets, PowerPoint and PDF. No AI experience needed, just a Google account. Content is current as of October 2026.
- Video
- 27m 05s
- Reading
- 44m
- Quizzes & assignments
- 2h 10m
- Total workshop duration
- 3h 21m 05s
Workshop information
- Type
- Workshop
- Category
- Artificial Intelligence
- Level
- —
- Language
- English content · explained in Arabic
- Who this workshop is for
- Educators, Trainers, Parents, Students, Business
- Recommended participant age
- 18+
- Total duration
- 3h 21m 05s
- Lessons
- 28
- Published
- October 13, 2026
- Instructor
- Eng. Johny Nassar
What's inside
28 lessons in 7 topics
1Getting started & the free plan
- What is Gemini Notebook?Free preview3m 19sVideo
- Open Gemini NotebookFree preview47sVideo
- Tour of the interface & the free plan3m 25sVideoLocked
- What it is5 minReadingLocked
- Lab 1 – Your first look10 minAssessmentLocked
2Building a notebook with sources
- Uploading files4m 29sVideoLocked
- Supported source types7 minReadingLocked
- Lab 2 – Build your workshop notebook25 minAssessmentLocked
3Chat, citations & notes
- Asking great questions and checking citations1m 15sVideoLocked
- Configure chat and save notes2m 59sVideoLocked
- What chat can do5 minReadingLocked
- Lab 3 – Interrogate your sources25 minAssessmentLocked
4Audio & Video Overviews
- Audio Overviews: your sources as a podcastFree preview2m 12sVideo
- Video Overviews: narrated explainers1m 27sVideoLocked
- Audio and Video Overview formats7 minReadingLocked
- Lab 4 – Make it listen- and watch-able25 minAssessmentLocked
5Study & visual Studio tools
- Reports, mind maps, flashcards and quizzes2m 22sVideoLocked
- Infographics, slide decks and data tables1m 53sVideoLocked
- Lab 5 – Build a study kit25 minAssessmentLocked
6Research, sharing, privacy & managing limits
- Sharing, privacy and staying within limits2m 57sVideoLocked
- Fast VS Deep Research4 minReadingLocked
- Sharing Options2 minReadingLocked
- Managing the free allowance2 minReadingLocked
- Privacy and responsible use4 minReadingLocked
- Research, sharing, privacy, managing limits3 minReadingLocked
7Final assessment
- Resource library5 minReadingLocked
- Final Exam5 minAssessmentLocked
- Capstone project15 minAssessmentLocked
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About the Instructor
Eng. Johny Nassar
Educational Technology Specialist | STEAM Education Expert | AI Trainer | Curriculum Developer | Electrical Engineer
15 years of experience
Experience
I am an Electrical Engineer, Educational Technology Specialist, STEAM Education Expert, and professional trainer with extensive experience in teacher professional development, university teaching, curriculum design, educational robotics, and the integration of emerging technologies into teaching and learning. As the Founder and CEO of EdTech Hub for Professional Development, I lead the design and implementation of innovative educational programs for teachers, students, educational institutions, and professionals. My work focuses on transforming educational practices through technology, hands-on learning, and practical, learner-centered methodologies. I also serve as an Academic Consultant and University Instructor at the Faculty of Education, Arab Open University (AOU), contributing to academic instruction, curriculum development, faculty training, instructional design, and educational innovation. My professional experience includes leading STEAM education programs, developing interdisciplinary projects, establishing technology-enhanced learning environments, and mentoring teachers in the effective integration of digital tools and emerging technologies. I have designed and delivered professional development workshops for educators and university instructors on Artificial Intelligence in Education, Generative AI, STEAM Teaching Approaches, Educational Robotics, Digital Assessment, Gamification, Design Thinking, and Instructional Technology. I collaborate with schools, universities, and educational organizations to develop customized training programs, strengthen teachers' digital competencies, and introduce practical approaches to problem-solving, creativity, computational thinking, and project-based learning. My technical expertise includes Arduino, Micro:bit, LEGO Education robotics, Scratch, Python, PictoBlox, Makey Makey, mobile application development, 3D design, and digital learning platforms. As an educator and trainer, I focus on bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application. My training programs prioritize hands-on practice, meaningful technology integration, collaborative learning, and practical projects that participants can directly apply in their professional environments.
Areas of expertise
- Educational Technology
- STEAM Education
- Artificial Intelligence in Education
- Generative AI Tools
- Curriculum Design and Development
- Instructional Design
- Teacher Professional Development
- Educational Robotics
- Arduino
- Micro:bit
- LEGO Education
- Python Programming