Education earlier meant poring over page after page, taking handwritten notes, and often rote learning mostly without fully comprehending the subject. With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), learning has changed. Students today have new tools that can help them learn smarter and not just harder. Google has been working towards bringing the best technology to every student. The company has revealed that as of today there are over two million students across India who have access to its recent Google AI Pro student offer, which provides access to its most advanced AI tools at no cost for the next year.
The tech giant claims that AI-powered learning tools are not just about instant answers; rather, they are more about helping students understand things and, most importantly, engage deeply. Google said that its tools are built with the science of how people learn in mind.
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Google recently shared its quick guide that can boost learning with AI across its three main tools – Gemini, NotebookLM, and Search. Here’s a simple breakdown of what it is, how you can use it, and what it means for you.
With Gemini
Deepen understanding with guided learning.You simply don’t ask a question and get an answer. With Guided Learning, you ask, and it helps you break down the problem into much smaller problems. It asks you back and even shows you more than one way to think about a problem. By this you are pulled into the learning process, not just given the result.
Example: When you are stuck on a physics concept. Instead of “The answer is 42,” the tool says, “Okay, what happens if we change this assumption? Let’s walk through the steps.”Ace your exams with Smart Prep ToolsWith AI you can instantly create flashcards or customisable study guides. You can turn your class notes, a photo of your notebook, or text you type in into flashcards, quizzes, and customised study guides – all powered by AI.
Example: You took a photo of your biology notebook. The tool generates flashcards on each topic you wrote down, and you quiz yourself.Story continues below this ad
Talk through problems with Gemini Live You can now use your voice and camera. Point your phone at a tricky math problem or diagram, speak your question, and you get instant spoken guidance. The awkward “Please type in the problem” stage is over.
Example: You’re trying to solve a geometry puzzle. You open the app, let it use the camera, and ask, “What is the next step here?” and you talk it out.
With NotebookLM
Turn research into audio or video overviews.In case you are stuck with dense documents or long articles, simply upload them. The tool can make audible or video summaries in easy language. Some are even in Indian regional languages.
Example: You have a 30-page research paper. Instead of reading it line by line, you get a 10-minute narrated overview.Story continues below this ad
Organise your thoughts with mind maps. Instead of laundry-listing notes, build a visual map of how ideas connect. This can help you see relationships between topics.Example: You’re working on social media algorithms. You map “input-data”, “user-behaviour”, “outcome”, and “bias” and see how they link.
Create interactive learning aids from your sources.Upload all your class notes, PDFs, and slides. Then the tool creates flashcards and quizzes based on your own materials. Your syllabus becomes interactive.
Example: You have collected slides from your course. You upload them. The tool generates a set of 50 flashcards and a 10-question quiz for your final paper.Generate tailored, high-quality documents From your uploaded materials, you can instantly get a briefing doc or study guide, organised and clean, on a theme or topic you specify.
Example: You say, “Create me a study guide on Graph Neural Networks using my uploaded slides.” Done.Story continues below this ad
With Google Search
Search what you see with Lens in AI ModeInstead of typing text, you can use an image of a diagram or textbook page and ask questions about it. Google Search supports multiple Indian languages.
Example: Click a picture of a complex chemical structure in your textbook. Ask: “What’s the next reaction step?” The tool will explain.
Get live, interactive help with Search LiveUse your camera, use your voice, and ask in real time, in English or Hindi (in India). This method is perfect for that moment when you are stuck and need a hint.
Example: During homework, you point your phone at your geometry sheet and say, “Find the angle here.” Instantly you get direction.Story continues below this ad
With their rapid advancements, AI learning tools are making learning fun and interactive. They let you use your own notes, shuffle between visual and audio learning, and most importantly overcome language barriers through voice, camera, and Indian language support. However, we recommend a reliable internet connection, focus, and discipline, as AI will not solely do the hard work for you.
The caveat here is that while these tools can guide and simplify learning, they can’t replace human motivation or emotional support.