In Gemini Notebook
When you're creating slides, click on the little arrow on the tile to add a description of what you want the presentation to focus on AND what you want it to look like.
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@alicekeeler.comIn Gemini Notebook
When you're creating slides, click on the little arrow on the tile to add a description of what you want the presentation to focus on AND what you want it to look like.
@alicekeeler.comCreate extra Google Calendars!
What? EXTRA?!
Yes, I have a calendar just for my lesson plans which is different than my calendar for my important meetings.
Learn more: youtu.be/meKPjlrld3g
@alicekeeler.comIn Google Forms
The RESPONSES tab has a "Link to Sheets" option.
This allows you to connect your Google Form to a spreadsheet.
It COPIES the responses to the spreadsheet. If you edit in the spreadsheet it does not affect the responses in the Google Form.
@alicekeeler.comCreate a GEM in Google Gemini.
(It's on the left hand side in the Gemini side panel)
Name it
Describe what inputs someone should provide
Put in the prompt you want to reuse
Choose a tool (I love Canvas!)
Add documents (like your standards or a Gemini Notebook)
@alicekeeler.comIn pics.google.com you can choose the canvas size of your creation.
This tool is rolling out, you may not have it yet.
@alicekeeler.comGemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) keeps adding new capabilities.
I literally use Gemini Notebook every single day.
Read my blog post 👉 alicekeeler.com/2026/09/20/a...
On this new feature that you can ASK Gemini to create you resources, it's sooo good.
@alicekeeler.comHow many Chrome tabs do you have open right now?
Right click on a tab and choose...
Close tabs to the right.
@alicekeeler.comCreating images in Google Gemini?
Choose the IMAGES tool (Click the plus icon in the prompt box)
Love the new dropdown to select my aspect ratio of the image.
@alicekeeler.comFumbling with video controls while managing a classroom can stall the momentum of a lesson.
Learning a few shortcuts saves time!
@alicekeeler.comIn Google Forms
Did you know you can choose which spreadsheet the form answers go to?
Also, you have more than one form go to the same spreadsheet. Makes it easier to find all your different form results in one place.
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@alicekeeler.comDo you have Google Pics (photo editor)?
It is rolling out... some of my accounts have access, some do not.
Go to pics.google.com
@alicekeeler.com"Where did I leave my pencil"
"This student is making this claim from the book, what page is the evidence?"
@alicekeeler.comUsing Canva
In the SEARCH BOX of your design
You can drag screenshots into the box and click "Generate" to have it help turn your screenshot into a design.
@alicekeeler.comNotebook is my EVERY SINGLE DAY tool!!
it's the bestest
@alicekeeler.comIn Google Sheets
RIGHT CLICK
Choose "Get link to this cell"
Direct students to the exact spot where you need them to review.
@alicekeeler.comPlease....
when sending an email.... make the subject line match what you're writing.
Change the topic in an email thread? Edit the subject.
@alicekeeler.comGoogle Vids
DRAG images onto the "slide" ... frame.
Down at the bottom on the timeline, drag the edge of the timeline to adjust how long the image appears in your video.
Google Vids is FREE and part of Google Workspace. Saves to Google Drive.
@alicekeeler.comI love that when using Google Gemini I can send the results to Google Keep.
Easy to save for later!
@alicekeeler.comIn Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM)
in the Source list....
Look at the 3 lines... click on it to choose how to sort your files.
When I upload a source, I like to rename it so sorting by "Recent" is really helpful.
