Gemini for Google Workspace is an add-on that provides users with access to generative AI features. This course delves into the capabilities of Gemini in Google Docs using video lessons, hands-on activities and practical examples. You learn how to use Gemini to generate written content based on prompts. You also explore using Gemini to edit text you’ve already written, helping you improve your overall productivity. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to confidently utilize Gemini in Google Docs to improve your writing.
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Gather resources on AI-powered writing tools
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Expand your knowledge of the AI-powered writing landscape by compiling a list of resources.
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Conduct research to identify books, articles, websites, and other resources that cover AI-powered writing tools.
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Organize the resources into a structured format, such as a table or annotated bibliography.
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Share your compilation with others in the course or online.
Explore online tutorials on Gemini
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Expand your knowledge and skills with Gemini by seeking out and following comprehensive online tutorials.
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Identify reputable sources for Gemini tutorials, such as official documentation or reputable tech blogs.
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Choose tutorials that cover specific aspects of Gemini that you want to improve.
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Follow the instructions and practice using Gemini in the context of the tutorials.
Challenge yourself with writing prompts
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Enhance your writing skills and explore the capabilities of Gemini by practicing with a variety of writing prompts.
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Find or create writing prompts that align with your interests or professional needs.
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Use Gemini to generate ideas and expand on your thoughts.
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Reflect on the output and identify areas for improvement.
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Collaborate with peers on a writing project
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Deepen your understanding of Gemini's collaborative capabilities by working with peers on a writing project.
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Find a peer or group of peers who are also taking the course or have experience with Gemini.
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Choose a writing project that you can work on together, such as a blog post, article, or presentation.
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Use Gemini to brainstorm ideas, generate content, and edit your work collaboratively.
Guide other students as a peer mentor
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Enhance your understanding of Gemini and share your knowledge by mentoring other students in the course.
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Reach out to the course instructor or fellow students to offer your support as a mentor.
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Identify students who may benefit from your guidance and set up regular mentoring sessions.
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Provide personalized support and guidance on using Gemini and improving writing skills.
Create demonstration video
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Demonstrate your comprehension of Gemini's features by creating a short video that showcases its functionality.
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Choose a specific Gemini feature to highlight.
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Plan the script and storyboard for your video.
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Record and edit your video.
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Publish your video on a platform like YouTube or Vimeo.
Build a knowledge base with Gemini-generated answers
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Solidify your understanding of how Gemini can enhance your productivity by creating a knowledge base that leverages its generated answers.
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Identify a specific topic or domain for your knowledge base.
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Use Gemini to generate answers to common questions related to the topic.
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Organize and structure the generated answers into a knowledge base.
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Make the knowledge base accessible to others within your team or organization.
Participate in a writing competition using Gemini
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Challenge yourself and showcase your Gemini-enhanced writing abilities by participating in a writing competition.
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Creative Writing
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Identify writing competitions that align with your interests and writing style.
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Use Gemini to generate ideas, expand on your thoughts, and refine your writing.
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Submit your work to the competition and seek feedback.
Gather resources on AI-powered writing tools
Show steps
Expand your knowledge of the AI-powered writing landscape by compiling a list of resources.
Show steps
- Conduct research to identify books, articles, websites, and other resources that cover AI-powered writing tools.
- Organize the resources into a structured format, such as a table or annotated bibliography.
- Share your compilation with others in the course or online.
Explore online tutorials on Gemini
Show steps
Expand your knowledge and skills with Gemini by seeking out and following comprehensive online tutorials.
Show steps
- Identify reputable sources for Gemini tutorials, such as official documentation or reputable tech blogs.
- Choose tutorials that cover specific aspects of Gemini that you want to improve.
- Follow the instructions and practice using Gemini in the context of the tutorials.
Challenge yourself with writing prompts
Show steps
Enhance your writing skills and explore the capabilities of Gemini by practicing with a variety of writing prompts.
Show steps
- Find or create writing prompts that align with your interests or professional needs.
- Use Gemini to generate ideas and expand on your thoughts.
- Reflect on the output and identify areas for improvement.
Collaborate with peers on a writing project
Show steps
Deepen your understanding of Gemini's collaborative capabilities by working with peers on a writing project.
Show steps
- Find a peer or group of peers who are also taking the course or have experience with Gemini.
- Choose a writing project that you can work on together, such as a blog post, article, or presentation.
- Use Gemini to brainstorm ideas, generate content, and edit your work collaboratively.
Guide other students as a peer mentor
Show steps
Enhance your understanding of Gemini and share your knowledge by mentoring other students in the course.
Show steps
- Reach out to the course instructor or fellow students to offer your support as a mentor.
- Identify students who may benefit from your guidance and set up regular mentoring sessions.
- Provide personalized support and guidance on using Gemini and improving writing skills.
Create demonstration video
Show steps
Demonstrate your comprehension of Gemini's features by creating a short video that showcases its functionality.
Show steps
- Choose a specific Gemini feature to highlight.
- Plan the script and storyboard for your video.
- Record and edit your video.
- Publish your video on a platform like YouTube or Vimeo.
Build a knowledge base with Gemini-generated answers
Show steps
Solidify your understanding of how Gemini can enhance your productivity by creating a knowledge base that leverages its generated answers.
Show steps
- Identify a specific topic or domain for your knowledge base.
- Use Gemini to generate answers to common questions related to the topic.
- Organize and structure the generated answers into a knowledge base.
- Make the knowledge base accessible to others within your team or organization.
Participate in a writing competition using Gemini
Show steps
Challenge yourself and showcase your Gemini-enhanced writing abilities by participating in a writing competition.
Browse courses on
Creative Writing
Show steps
- Identify writing competitions that align with your interests and writing style.
- Use Gemini to generate ideas, expand on your thoughts, and refine your writing.
- Submit your work to the competition and seek feedback.
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