Creating Unique Learning Experiences: Adapting NotebookLM to Students' Individual Needs

Outline

1. Introduction and Session Objectives (10 minutes)

Presenters will use poll interaction to gauge participants' current strategies and challenges in differentiation. They will also encourage brief partner discussions to share insights on their own differentiation challenges.

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Session Title:
Unlocking Personalised Learning: Using NotebookLM to Differentiate Instruction

Total Time:
90 minutes

1. Introduction and Session Objectives (10 minutes)
Content:

Brief introduction to the session, the goals, and an overview of NotebookLM.
Discuss the importance of personalized learning in today’s diverse classrooms.
Share the session's objectives and outcomes.
Engagement:

Use a quick poll (via Nearpod or Google Forms) asking participants about their current challenges in differentiating instruction.
Introduce a short case study showcasing a classroom where student diversity is addressed using personalized learning tools.
Process:

Poll interaction to gauge participants' current strategies and challenges in differentiation.
Peer-to-peer interaction: Encourage brief partner discussions to share insights on their own differentiation challenges.

2. Introduction to NotebookLM and Its Features (15 minutes)

Overview of NotebookLM and how it functions as a tool for differentiated instruction.

Demonstration of key features, including AI-powered content generation, customization options, and accessibility features.

Participants will create their first notebook.

3. Designing Differentiated Lesson Plans (20 minutes)

Groups will brainstorm student profiles and apply NotebookLM’s features to differentiate content for their students.

Participants will work in pairs or small groups to create a basic lesson plan using NotebookLM for a specific subject or grade level, following a step-by-step guide provided by the facilitators.

4. Creating Individualized Assignments and Assessments (20 minutes)

Participants will work independently to create an assignment and assessment using NotebookLM.

Presenters will provide some time for participants to adapt assignments to varying levels of difficulty based on hypothetical student profiles.

5. Ensuring Content Accessibility (15 minutes)

Device-based activity: Participants will modify a sample lesson plan to include accessibility features like audio versions or simplified text.

Peer review: Attendees will review each other’s adapted content and offer feedback.

6. Final Reflections (10 minutes)

Recap of key takeaways from the session.

Using Padlet, participants can post their goals for integrating NotebookLM into their classrooms.

Participants can ask final questions and share any final thoughts.

Supporting research

The use of personalized learning environments positively impacts student motivation and engagement. In this sense, the ability to access resources and activities adapted to their own interests and learning styles promotes autonomy and informed decision making in learning. In this context, the implementation of personalized learning environments represents an effective way to get students to actively participate in their learning process through access to resources tailored to their specific needs (Estévez and Valencia, 2023). On the other hand, the implementation of AI-driven adaptive learning systems marks a significant advance in modern education, offering unprecedented opportunities to personalize the teaching-learning process and improve educational outcomes. The benefits of AI-driven adaptive learning systems facilitate greater autonomy in student learning, allowing them to progress at their own pace and focus on the areas where they need the most support (Aparicio and Gomez, 2024). According to Cisneros Vásquez et al., (2024), in this new educational paradigm, the role of the teacher is transformed into a facilitator and guide of the learning process. The integration of artificial intelligence not only simplifies tasks and assessments, but also creates a more personalized and effective educational experience. Artificial intelligence improves human cognitive processes such as logical reasoning and decision making. The adaptive capacity of AI resembles neural plasticity, allowing learning to be more dynamic and adaptable to the individual needs of learners. Finally, Lema Aguagallo et al., (2023) argues that the use of interactive digital tools in teaching and learning processes offers significant benefits, such as improving student engagement and motivation, personalizing learning according to their individual needs, fostering active and collaborative learning, providing access to enriched resources, and developing fundamental technological skills. These tools provide more engaging, interactive and meaningful learning experiences, preparing students to meet the challenges of an increasingly digitized world and promoting more effective and enriching learning.

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