Generative AI in the Classroom: Practical Use of Gemini

Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly valuable tool for educators, helping reduce time spent on routine tasks while creating new opportunities for personalized instruction. When used thoughtfully, Gemini can serve as a reliable teaching assistant that supports lesson planning, content creation, assessment, and student engagement without replacing the expertise of the classroom teacher.

This course focuses on the practical application of Gemini in everyday teaching. Participants will learn how to streamline administrative tasks, generate differentiated instructional materials, create effective assessments and rubrics, and guide students in the ethical use of AI. By the end of the course, educators will have developed a personalized “Digital Teaching Kit” filled with AI-powered resources and workflows ready for immediate classroom implementation.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will…

• The participant will navigate and utilize core Gemini functions.
• The participant will apply basic prompt engineering techniques to generate, evaluate, and refine high-quality instructional materials including custom learning materials for diverse student needs.
• The participant will discuss ways to improve teaching by automating administrative and preparatory workflows and discuss how to use AI ethically.
• The participant will create an action plan to use after this course which will be your “Digital Teaching Kit”

Course Details:

Date: Available for registration anytime between March 9, 2026 – August 20, 2026
Course #: EDIA 551
Instructor: Tyler Youngers (tyler@growprofessionally.com)
Number of License Renewal/Graduate Credit Hours: 1
Registration Deadline: Last day to register is Thursday, August 20, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.