If you’ve heard of NotebookLM but haven’t actually sat down to figure out what it does, this session is the one to watch.
Ashley Shanley breaks down how to use it as a closed-loop AI research and content tool that only pulls from the documents you upload, which means no hallucinations, no random internet results, and a much cleaner privacy story for classroom use.
She walks through the full Studio feature set: audio overviews, explainer videos, slide decks, mind maps, flashcards, quizzes, and study guides, all generated from your own source material.
If you’ve got a dense PDF, a set of standards, or a textbook chapter you want to turn into something students will actually engage with, this is worth your time.
Listen to the podcast episode:
NotebookLM: Your New AI Teaching Assistant
Description: NotebookLM is one of the most underused AI tools in education, and in this session, Ashley Shanley walks you through exactly how to put it to work in your classroom. From generating AI-powered podcasts to interactive quizzes, mind maps, explainer videos, and study guides, you’ll see how NotebookLM turns your existing documents into engaging learning experiences, without ever pulling from the open web.
In this session, you’ll learn:
- 💻 What NotebookLM is and how its closed-loop, source-only model protects student data
- 💻 How to use the Studio features: audio overviews, slide decks, explainer videos, mind maps, reports, flashcards, and quizzes
- 💻 How to support English Language Learners with multilingual output (50+ languages)
- 💻 Data privacy best practices for using AI responsibly in K-12 classrooms (FERPA, COPPA, PII)
- 💻 How to turn a boring PDF or slideshow into a student-ready podcast or video in minutes
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About Ashley Shanley
As a Google Certified Trainer, Coach, and Innovator, and EdTech Co-Chair for NJ Education and Technology Association, Ashley brings a wealth of expertise from her current roles as an EdTech Specialist in New Jersey and a consultant for Kiker Learning.
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