NotebookLM in Action: Curate, Create, and Podcast with AI YOU Control

Session 1: 10:30am-12:00pm (Friday March 06, 2026)

 

Description

In this interactive session, adult educators will experience NotebookLM as both learners and creators. After a brief demo, participants will upload their own resources—or use provided samples—to build a customized notebook grounded in content that matters to their classroom or program goals. They will explore how to generate AI-supported lesson plans, instructional tools, and leadership resources, and then create a podcast episode automatically built from their notebook. Attendees will collaborate with peers to share use cases, from student project support to program-level planning. By the end, participants will leave with a functioning NotebookLM notebook they can use immediately and the confidence to introduce AI to colleagues and learners in a focused, ethical, and meaningful way.

Presenters

Lead Presenter Bio Photo

Dana Thompson

OTAN

Dana Thompson is an educational technology leader and instructional designer who supports adult educators in designing engaging and accessible courses. She trains teachers statewide through OTAN on Canvas, blended learning, and digital pedagogy, and has presented at conferences and webinars focused on UDL, accessibility, and effective online teaching strategies.

Type of Presentation

Follow-along Workshop (90 minute)

Audience

  • Teachers
  • Administrators
  • Support Staff (Transition Specialists, Counselors, Librarians, etc.)

Program Strands

  • Adult Basic Education
  • Adult Secondary Education
  • Adults with Disabilities
  • English as a Second Language
  • Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship
  • Short-term Career Technical Education
  • Workforce Preparation

Category Strands

  • Ensuring Equity and Access
  • Digital Learning Foundations
  • Designing Learning Experiences