How did you create the AI of yourself? I’m sure there are lots of ways but which is the best? I hope I’m asking that right.

I shared my notebook use with my grade level, and they liked it so much that they asked me to share it with the mentor (beginning teacher) at the training. My goal is to save teachers' time, not add another tool. Would love any suggestions or resources to deliver this? Can I use notebook to help me create this? I only have 25 minutes total and would love for them to try it. Thank you.

Hi teachers. I have consolidated the most important strategies to get high-quality output from NotebookLM. If you use it correctly, it becomes your instructional coach, curriculum assistant.😊 📘 Here are your secret weapon tips: 🔹 Use one unit per notebook. Avoid mixing subjects or units. Clean inputs = accurate outputs. 🔹 Start with anchor documents. Upload your top 3–5 core sources first (curriculum guide, textbook chapter, pacing guide, key articles). Build from there. 🔹 Name files like a teacher. “5th Grade – Math – Fractions – Unit 1” is better than “Chapter3.pdf.” Organization improves clarity. 🔹 Set constraints upfront. Tell it the time limit, materials available, reading level, IEP/ELL supports. You’ll get usable plans, not generic ones. 🔹 Ask like a coach. Try: “You are my instructional coach. Using ONLY these sources, build…” This keeps everything aligned and citation-based. 🔹 Request templates. Lesson plans, slide outlines, stations, exit tickets, study guides — all aligned to your uploaded materials. 🔹 Demand citations. Ask for quote + page/section/time stamp for every claim. This is how you maintain academic integrity. 🔹 Build from the same sources. When you create a study guide and quiz, ensure both pull from the SAME notebook. No generic internet filler. 🔹 Fact-check strategically. Ask: “Show me where you got that.” “What’s missing from my sources?” This helps strengthen your unit. Most teachers underuse NotebookLM because they treat it like a search tool. It’s not. It’s a source-grounded thinking partner when used correctly.🤓 💡How do you plan on using it in your classroom?