Google Classroom’s New Tool Uses Gemini to Transform Lessons into Podcast Episodes

Google Classroom’s New Tool Uses Gemini to Transform Lessons into Podcast Episodes

Google Classroom Launches AI Podcast Lessons to Captivate Gen Z Learners In a bold move to meet students where they already are—listening to podcasts—Google Classroom has unveiled a new AI-powered feature that transforms traditional lessons into dynamic audio experiences. Teachers can now use Google’s Gemini AI to generate podcast-style episodes directly within Classroom, offering a fresh, engaging way to reinforce learning. With Gen Z spending millions of hours on audio content each month, this update aims to boost comprehension by leveraging a format students already love. Credit: Nick Guy Gemini Brings Lessons to Life Through Audio The new tool lives inside the Gemini tab in Google Classroom, giving educators instant access to AI-assisted audio creation. After selecting a topic and defining learning objectives, teachers can customize the episode by grade level, number of virtual “speakers,” and conversational tone. Options range from structured interviews to relaxed dialogues, allowing…