Learn something new.
Make it your own.

Good for: course notes, a public report, a hobby or professional learning. You need: a Google account and one or two suitable sources.

NotebookLM helps you explore material you add to a notebook. It can generate study guides, flashcards, quizzes and Audio Overviews. Check its answers and citations against the source: a fluent explanation can still miss something.

Try it

1. Open NotebookLM and create a notebook. Add a short document or supported webpage that you have permission to use.
2. Ask the question below. Open a citation and check that the original passage supports the answer.
3. In the Studio panel, choose Flashcards or Quizzes if available. Keep the first set focused on one topic. Try answering before revealing the explanation.
4. Return to the part you found difficult. An Audio Overview can give you another way into the material; pause it and explain the idea in your own words.

Prompt to try

I'm learning about [topic]. Using the sources I have added, identify three ideas I should understand first. Explain each in plain language and cite the relevant passage. Tell me if the sources leave a gap or disagree. Then ask me one question that tests whether I can apply the first idea.

Example: add a public guide to composting, then ask why a compost heap might stay cold. Compare the explanation with the guide before trying it in your garden.

Check your learning: close the notebook and write three things you remember and one question you still have. Reopen the source to check.

Teacher variation: use an approved class reading. Review the generated questions and answers before sharing them with learners. Account access and available features can vary.

Good for: unpacking a concept, practising maths, revision or learning something unfamiliar. You need: a topic, your current level and a clear goal.

Use Study Mode in ChatGPT for a guided learning conversation. Look for Study and learn in the tools menu if it is available in your version. You can also use the prompt below in an ordinary chat.

Try it

1. Open ChatGPT. Tell it what you want to learn and what you already know. Add a teacher-approved example or reading when useful.
2. Ask it to work through one question at a time. Attempt the question yourself and explain your thinking.
3. If you get stuck, ask for a small hint, a simpler example or a different explanation.
4. Finish with a fresh problem and attempt it without help. Check the result against reliable course material or a worked solution.

Prompt to try

Help me understand [topic] at [level]. My goal is to be able to [specific task]. Start by asking what I already know. Give me one question at a time and wait for my attempt. If I get stuck, give a small hint before showing a solution. Finish with a new example I can try independently.

Example: “Help me understand percentages so I can compare two sale prices.” Ask for an everyday example, then calculate a different discount yourself.

Check your learning: explain why your method works. If you can only repeat the AI's wording, ask for another example and try again.

AI can make mistakes, including in worked solutions. Follow your course's rules about AI use and keep assessed work your own.

Good for: lesson preparation, practice questions and alternative explanations. You need: your learning objective, year level, time available and an approved source.

Try it

1. Choose one learning objective from your actual teaching plan. Supply the relevant curriculum wording or source material rather than asking AI to guess it.
2. Request a short activity with a worked example, independent practice and a way to check understanding.
3. Ask for two support options: one with more scaffolding and one that extends the same objective.
4. Check every answer, the reading level and the time needed. Adapt examples to your learners and local context before using the material.

Prompt to try

I teach [year level / subject]. Our learning objective is [paste objective]. Using the source below, draft a 15-minute activity with a short explanation, one worked example, three practice questions and an exit question. Put the answer key in a separate section. Include one scaffolded version and one extension. Flag anything the source does not establish. Do not invent curriculum requirements. Source: [paste approved material].

Example: for a percentages lesson, use fictional prices to compare supermarket offers. Check that every question has an unambiguous answer and that the extension tests reasoning, not just harder arithmetic.

Check before class: complete the activity yourself, verify the answer key, and decide what evidence will show that learners met the objective.

Use school-approved tools and accounts. Keep identifiable student information, learning support records and private assessment data out of personal AI accounts. Teacher judgement stays central to feedback and assessment.