Getting Started with Google AI Pro for Education and NotebookLM

What Is Google AI Pro for Education?

Google AI Pro for Education is an add-on that enhances Google Workspace for Education with advanced AI features powered by Gemini.

You can use it to:

  • Draft or rewrite text in Docs
  • Summarize long threads in Gmail
  • Create visuals in Slides
  • Generate formulas or data analysis suggestions in Sheets
  • Translate or rephrase content instantly

Access is managed by the UCM Office of Technology. Please contact the Technology Support Center (TSC) by phone at 660-543-4357 or by email at tsc@ucmo.edu to place a departmental order or access our OT Self Service Catalog.

What is NotebookLM?

NotebookLM is a personal AI research assistant that lets you upload and analyze materials such as:

  • PDFs, Google Docs, or Google Slides
  • Web pages and articles

You can then ask questions, summarize readings, create study aids, or even generate Audio Overviews to listen to your materials like a podcast. NotebookLM includes automatic citations, allowing you to see the source of each answer.

Example Uses

  • Faculty: Summarize journal articles or generate lecture outlines.
  • Students: Upload readings and generate study guides or flashcards.
  • Researchers: Compare multiple papers or create a synthesized summary.

Limitations

  • Upload limit: ~50 sources or up to ~25 million words per notebook.
  • Some media types (videos, images) are not fully supported.
  • Responses may contain inaccuracies — always verify information.
  • Some advanced NotebookLM features may require AI Pro licensing.
  • Access depends on the type of license you have access to.

Eligibility / Applies To

  • Who Can Use: Faculty, staff, and students with UCM Google Workspace for Education accounts.
  • Availability: Service rollout managed by UCM Office of Technology.

How To / Procedure

To access NotebookLM:

  1. Visit https://notebooklm.google.com.
  2. Sign in with your UCM Network ID.
  3. Create a new notebook.
  4. Upload your materials (PDF, Docs, Slides, or URL).
  5. Ask questions, summarize, or generate study content.

To use Google AI Pro features:

  1. Open Docs, Gmail, Slides, or Sheets.
  2. Look for the "Help me write" or Gemini icon.
  3. Enter a prompt (e.g., "Summarize this report" or "Draft an email to my class").
  4. Review and edit the result as needed.

 Support Information

Need help?

  • Visit support.google.com/notebooklm for official help documentation.
  • For additional assistance or questions, please contact the Technology Support Center by phone at 660.543.4357, via email at tsc@ucmo.edu, or in person at Ward Edwards Bldg. 0800.
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