District ITS announced that Gemini, NotebookLM, and Workspace Studio are now officially enabled for all Maricopa faculty and staff.
- Gemini App: gemini.google.com/app
Gemini is Google’s generative AI assistant for chat, writing, brainstorming, and content creation. - NotebookLM: notebooklm.google.com
NotebookLM is an AI-powered research and synthesis tool that works from the sources you provide. You can upload documents such as PDFs, Google Docs, and Slides, then use NotebookLM to generate summaries, study guides, FAQs, and source-grounded responses with citations. - Workspace Studio: studio.workspace.google.com
Workspace Studio is a no-code automation tool that allows users to build “flows” across Google Workspace applications such as Gmail, Drive, Docs, and Sheets to help streamline repetitive tasks and improve workflow efficiency.
Read the District Guide: Gemini, NotebookLM, Workspace Studio
Notes from ITS
- 🔒 Secure & Private: Your work is fully protected by Google’s Data Protection guarantee—your data stays private and is never used to train public models. (Please continue to avoid uploading highly sensitive information).
- 👥 Faculty & Staff Focused: To minimize impact on active teaching, these tools are currently reserved for employee use and have not been broadly enabled for students.
- 📚 Training & Support: In partnership with the AI Resource Center (ARC), guidelines and training resources are currently in development.
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