Professional Development
Using NotebookLM for teacher learning and school improvement.
Book Study Groups
Setup
PLC or department creates a shared notebook with:
- Professional book
- Related research articles
- School/district strategic plan (for connection-making)
Session Structure
- Read assigned section independently
- Generate discussion questions via NotebookLM
- Discuss as a group
- Query the notebook for implementation ideas
- Connect to school context
Curriculum Review
Load curriculum documents, standards, and student performance data summaries. Query to identify alignment issues and improvement opportunities.
Policy Analysis
Upload new policies or initiatives. Generate summaries, identify implementation questions, and create communication materials for stakeholders.
Onboarding New Staff
Create notebooks with essential documents, procedures, and cultural guides. New staff can query their way through information rather than reading dense handbooks.
More detailed examples coming soon