2026 Elevated Teaching Summit

Imagine having a brilliant assistant helping you design courses, spark student curiosity, and accelerate your research. This workshop shows you how to make that a reality with Google's AI tools, focusing on NotebookLM—a robust platform that lets you ground the AI in your specific course materials. Learn how to offload routine prep work by instantly drafting syllabi, creating versatile rubrics, and generating creative case studies relevant to fields like volcanology or Pacific history. We'll explore practical strategies to design personalized learning activities that meet every student where they are and amplify your scholarship by using AI to summarize literature and refine your writing. You will leave with a new mindset for innovation, a list of ready-to-use prompts, and the skills to make NotebookLM your trusted partner.