{"id":2029,"date":"2025-08-29T11:13:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T15:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/technews.simmons.edu\/?p=2029"},"modified":"2025-08-29T11:13:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T15:13:11","slug":"explore-google-gemini-notebooklm-with-your-simmons-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/technews.simmons.edu\/?p=2029","title":{"rendered":"Explore Google Gemini &amp; NotebookLM with Your Simmons Account"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As we begin the new academic year, we\u2019re excited to share that <strong>Google Gemini<\/strong>\u2014Google\u2019s advanced generative AI platform\u2014is available to all faculty, staff, and students through your <strong>Simmons University Google Workspace account<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gemini gives you access to powerful large language models (LLMs) through a simple web interface, helping you research, brainstorm, and generate ideas\u2014all while keeping your data protected under Simmons\u2019 Google-managed environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Getting Started<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can start using Gemini today:<br>&#x1f517;<a href=\"https:\/\/gemini.google.com\"> <strong>Try Gemini<\/strong><\/a> <em>(log in with your Simmons Google account)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once signed in, you can explore Gemini\u2019s capabilities for writing support, summarizing information, developing ideas, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What You Can Use Gemini For<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gemini offers a range of possibilities to support your teaching, learning, and professional work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Research Assistance<\/strong> \u2013 Summarize articles, papers, or reports and explore related topics quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brainstorming &amp; Ideation<\/strong> \u2013 Generate creative ideas for courses, projects, or communications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drafting Content<\/strong> \u2013 Create first drafts of lesson plans, presentations, or outreach materials for refinement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learning Support<\/strong> \u2013 Ask Gemini to explain complex concepts, clarify definitions, or outline processes.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All of these capabilities are available through the <strong>Gemini web interface<\/strong> when you log in with your Simmons account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Data Privacy &amp; Security<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you sign into Gemini using your Simmons credentials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Your data stays protected<\/strong> \u2013 Gemini runs within Simmons\u2019 Google Workspace environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your content isn\u2019t used for training<\/strong> \u2013 Google does not use your Workspace data to improve public AI models.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compliance built-in<\/strong> \u2013 Access through Simmons Google accounts supports our privacy and security policies, including FERPA obligations.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more details, see <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/a\/answer\/15706919?hl=en\"><strong>Generative AI in Google Workspace Privacy Hub<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Try NotebookLM: Your Personal AI Research Assistant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to Gemini, you also have access to<a href=\"https:\/\/notebooklm.google\"> <strong>NotebookLM<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 a Google tool designed to help you <strong>organize, analyze, and synthesize<\/strong> information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With NotebookLM, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Upload documents and notes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask focused questions based <strong>only<\/strong> on your uploaded materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generate summaries, timelines, and outlines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect insights across multiple sources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>NotebookLM is especially useful for <strong>research, academic writing, and project planning<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn More &amp; Get Support<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For tips and support on using Gemini and NotebookLM:<br>&#x1f4d8;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.simmons.edu\/library\/technology\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/gemini\/\"><strong>Gemini Apps Help<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0&#x1f4d8;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.simmons.edu\/library\/technology\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/notebooklm\"><strong>NotebookLM Help<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or contact the <strong>Technology Service Desk<\/strong>: <strong>servicedesk@simmons.edu<\/strong> | &#x260e; <strong>617-521-2222<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we begin the new academic year, we\u2019re excited to share that Google Gemini\u2014Google\u2019s advanced generative AI platform\u2014is available to all faculty, staff, and students through your Simmons University Google Workspace account. 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