Google unveils NotebookLM AI tools for under-18 students
Google is rolling out NotebookLM for students under 18, letting you turn class materials into study guides and notes with AI help—no more starting from scratch.
This is part of a bigger Classroom update packed with new Gemini-powered features for both students and teachers.
How Gemini is helping students and teachers
With the new Gemini tab in Google Classroom, teachers can use AI to whip up lesson plans, math problems, or even draft emails.
Students get interactive study guides and podcast-style audio summaries made from their own class materials.
Education Plus users also get extra analytics to track progress, though the source does not explicitly state that this feature is exclusive to them.
New tools for teachers
Teachers can now create custom AI helpers called Gems to support learning or plan lessons together.
New Class Tools make it easier to manage Chromebooks in real time—think sharing content instantly or cutting down on distractions during lessons.
Plus, there are fresh Chromebooks like the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 designed just for classrooms.
Gemini Education now available for all educational accounts
Gemini Education is now the standard tier for educational accounts, offering stronger AI models and higher usage limits—so everyone gets more out of these smart tools built just for learning.