DigCompEdu-Kompetensområde(n)

Digitala resurser, Undervisning och lärande, Stärka elevers egenmakt, Underlätta elevernas digitala kompetens

Målgrupp

Adult learners Group size: 10-15 B1-C1 language level Study Skills & Academic Support

När den här lektionen är avslutad kommer lärarna att ha de kunskaper som krävs för att lära eleverna hur man:

• Set up a NotebookLM notebook and upload personal study materials (PDFs, Google Docs, web links).
• Use NotebookLM to summarise complex texts and extract key concepts and vocabulary.
• Generate practice questions and engage in AI-powered dialogue to deepen understanding of study topics.
• Critically evaluate AI-generated summaries and verify information against original sources

• Select 3-4 Sample Study Materials appropriate to the group’s level and interests: short articles (300-500 words), a textbook excerpt, or a news report. Ensure all materials are publicly available or copyright-cleared.
• Prepare the “NotebookLM Navigator” Prompt Guide with tested prompts for: summarising sections, explaining vocabulary, generating practice questions, and engaging in topic dialogue.
• Create a demo NotebookLM notebook in advance with the sample materials pre-loaded, so you can demonstrate features without setup delays.
• Ensure all participants have active Google accounts. If some do not, prepare a plan (e.g. shared demo account or pairing with a participant who has one).
• Test NotebookLM’s summarisation and question-generation features with the chosen materials to anticipate any limitations or unexpected outputs.

Part 1: Setting Up NotebookLM (15 minutes)

• (5 min) Introduction: What is NotebookLM? Explain that it is a personalised AI study tool that works only with the materials you upload – unlike general AI chatbots, it stays grounded in your own sources.
• (10 min) Guided setup: Learners open NotebookLM, create their own new notebook, and upload 1-2 of the provided Sample Study Materials. Provide support for any technical issues.

Part 2: Understanding and Summarising with NotebookLM (45 minutes)

• (10 min) Introduction – Decoding Complex Texts: Discuss the challenge of understanding long or complex texts in a new language. Introduce NotebookLM’s summarisation and explanation features.
• (15 min) Demo – Summarisation & Key Concepts: Demonstrate selecting a complex paragraph and asking NotebookLM to “Summarise this paragraph in 3 sentences” or “Explain the main idea of this section.” Show how to extract key terms and definitions.
• (20 min) Guided practice – Extracting Knowledge: Learners work with one of their uploaded sources and use NotebookLM to: (a) summarise a specific section; (b) ask NotebookLM to explain 2-3 unfamiliar words or concepts; (c) generate a list of 5 key takeaways from the entire document.

Part 3: Interactive Learning and Assessment Prep (30 minutes)

• (10 min) Introduction – Active Learning: Discuss the benefits of active recall and self-testing for effective learning. Introduce NotebookLM’s ability to generate questions and engage in dialogue.
• (15 min) Demo – Quiz & Discussion: Demonstrate asking NotebookLM to “Generate 5 multiple-choice questions about [topic] from this source” or “Act as a tutor and discuss the implications of [concept] with me.”
• (20 min) Guided practice – Test Your Knowledge: Learners use NotebookLM to: (a) generate 3-5 practice questions based on their study materials; (b) attempt to answer the questions and use NotebookLM to check answers or provide further explanations; (c) engage in a short conversational exchange about a challenging concept from their sources.

• For lower digital literacy: Provide pre-loaded notebooks with sources already uploaded. Focus on basic summarisation and asking simple questions. Pair with more digitally confident learners.
• For lower language levels (B1): Use simpler study materials. Focus on single-sentence summaries and vocabulary explanations. Encourage using NotebookLM’s conversational features for basic language practice.
• For higher language levels (B1+): Encourage critical evaluation of NotebookLM’s summaries and explanations. Challenge learners to use NotebookLM to synthesise information across multiple sources or prepare for complex debates and presentations.
• For learners preparing for formal qualifications: Use NotebookLM with past exam papers or official study guides as uploaded sources.

NotebookLM: https://notebooklm.google — Access to the tool and official guides

Google Workspace Learning Center: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/13931109 — Resources and tutorials for NotebookLM

Project Gutenberg (public domain texts): https://www.gutenberg.org — Free study materials

Wikipedia (for practice uploads): https://www.wikipedia.org — Publicly available reference content