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India Today
17 hours ago
- India Today
Gemini adds Guided Learning mode with step-by-step help, flashcards and more to take on ChatGPT
Google is giving its Gemini app a useful update, especially for students and anyone trying to learn something new. A new mode called Guided Learning is being rolled out, and it's designed to do more than just give out plain answers. Instead of giving you a quick response and moving on, Gemini now tries to explain things step by step, similar to how a tutor would help in real life. So, whatever the topic or whether you want to start an essay, Gemini will try to guide you through the problem. It'll ask follow-up questions, check if you're getting the point, and adjust its answers based on how you Guided Learning feature is powered by LearnLM, a new model that Google developed with input from teachers, scientists, and education experts. The idea is that people don't learn properly when they're just handed answers. So Gemini now focuses on actually helping you learn, not just helping you cheat on this, Gemini is also getting new tools like flashcards and personalised study guides. If you're revising for a test or just trying to remember key points, it can automatically generate flashcards based on your questions, class notes, or quiz results. It can also put together study guides that fit your learning pace and needs. And when you're dealing with something complicated, like the water cycle, cell biology, or climate change, Gemini will try to make it easier to understand using visuals. That means diagrams, images, and even relevant YouTube videos will show up to help explain things more update is rolling out just in time for the new school year in many countries, and it also seems to be Google's way of competing more directly with ChatGPT, especially in the education space. AI tools like these are becoming popular for homework help, test prep, and learning new skills, and Google clearly wants Gemini to be seen as more than just a go with the launch, Google is also bringing back its free one-year access to Gemini Advanced for students in a few countries, including the US, Brazil, Japan, Indonesia, and Korea. If you're a university student with a .edu email address, you'll get access to extra tools like Gemini 2.5, NotebookLM for organising study material, and even Veo, which turns text into short videos. There's also Jules, a coding assistant who helps with programming tasks.- Ends
Indian Express
a day ago
- Indian Express
Google Gemini now makes studying even more engaging than before: Here's how
The Google search engine has arguably saved students a considerable amount of time in finding information and narrowing down answers. On August 6, Google launched Guided Learning, a feature supported by Google's LearnLM, a model designed for learning and educational research. Guided Learning does not merely provide students with answers; it encourages participation by asking open-ended questions that foster discussion rather than supplying solutions. The feature breaks down problems or questions step-by-step, explaining them while adapting to the user's learning style. To clarify further, through multiple responses, Guided Learning offers users images, diagrams, quizzes, and videos to build and test their knowledge by emphasising the process. Google, in a blog, stated that Guided Learning was created as a safe space for students to ask questions they might have initially thought of. The aim was for the feature to provide both quick answers and detailed explanations. It was also designed to be conversational and judgment-free, allowing users to explore topics freely. Google collaborated with educators in developing Guided Learning to enhance teaching. The initiative was aimed at enabling students to explore and understand beyond the classroom and improve their problem-solving skills. To facilitate this, a dedicated link was developed for teachers to share with students or publish directly in Google Classroom, simplifying classroom integration. While developing features for students on Gemini, Guided Learning was infused with years of knowledge and informed by extensive experience from researchers, educators, and experts. These insights contributed to the foundation of LearnLM. Recently, Google also introduced new features in Google's AI mode to enhance students' research and queries. They announced that users can now upload images or PDFs to AI Mode on desktop. This allows users to ask questions about the content they are viewing, whether it is a homework task or a PDF document. To expand their understanding beyond the main content, users can ask follow-up questions and upload lesson-related PDFS. And in such a scenario where keeping structure can be difficult, the Canvas feature in AI Mode can be useful. The user can organise data and make plans across multiple sessions using Canvas. For instance, just tap the AI Mode and then the 'Create Canvas' button to begin creating a study schedule for an impending test. AI Mode will start collecting everything on the Canvas side panel right away, and the user may utilise follow-ups to fine-tune the output until it precisely suits their requirements. They will soon be able to supplement the study aid with context from the files, like a course syllabus or class notes.
The Hindu
a day ago
- The Hindu
Google's Gemini AI gets ‘Guided Learning' mode similar to ChatGPT's ‘Study Mode'
Google on Wednesday (August 6, 2025) announced that it was launching a 'Guided Learning' mode in its AI service Gemini that would help users learn with the chatbot in a more collaborative way. The update comes several days after rival OpenAI introduced a 'Study Mode' in ChatGPT that was aimed at breaking down more educational or academic problems into smaller steps or processes, rather than giving learners an answer right away. Guided Learning follows a similar approach, by posing open-ended questions, encouraging deep dives into a subject, and adapting explanations to user needs. Gemini's Guided Learning further integrates images, diagrams, videos, and interactive quizzes in order to offer a multimedia approach to learning, rather than just generating text. Some responses can even include YouTube videos to enhance learning, per the company. Like OpenAI, Google too stressed that it worked with educators, students, and pedagogical experts for this purpose. Google pointed to the development of LearnLM, a family of models that it said was grounded in educational research. 'We worked with educators to design Guided Learning to be a partner in their teaching, built on the core principle that real learning is an active, constructive process. It encourages students to move beyond answers and develop their own thinking by guiding them with questions that foster critical thought,' said Google VP of Learning, Maureen Heymans, in a blog post. OpenAI and Google are working to bring their AI offerings to schools, universities, and educational institutions through more accessible and affordable channels. However, many educators and researchers have raised concern about students failing to develop their academic research skills, reading comprehension, media literacy, or communication skills when they overly rely on chatbots.
Engadget
2 days ago
- Business
- Engadget
Gemini's new Guided Learning mode can quiz students and create interactive study aids
Google is updating Gemini to make it a better education tool with a new feature called Guided Learning. Like similar learning-focused updates to ChatGPT and Claude, Guided Learning tries to promote understanding by breaking down problems into step-by-step instructions, follow-up questions and interactive examples, rather than simply providing an answer. Guided Learning will be available as toggle in the prompt box of Gemini as the feature rolls out. When it's toggled on, Gemini will treat questions as more of a conversation, testing your knowledge, explaining concepts and even generating visual aids, Google says. The feature is powered by Google's LearnLM, a collection of models "fine-tuned for learning and grounded in educational research." A animation showing how Guided Learning responds to questions in Gemini. (Google) On top of Guided Learning, Google is also offering a free year of its AI Pro plan for college students in the US, Japan, Indonesia, Korea and Brazil. Google technically announced this promotion back in April for its Google One AI Premium plan, but given the pace of AI and the never-ending complexity of Google's branding, Google One AI Premium is now called Google AI Pro. The subscription unlocks access to Gemini across Google Workspace apps, increases the amount of files you can upload to NotebookLM and Gemini 2.5 Pro and includes 2TB of storage. The subscription normally costs $200 per year, so the savings are meaningful, even for just the storage. Google has made deep inroads into education with Chromebooks and Google Workspace, so it makes sense that it would try and leverage that good will to create multiple generations of AI-dependent users. Besides the new feature and promotion, the company says it's also investing "$1 billion in funding over three years for American education" to cover things like research, cloud computing resources and AI literacy courses. The goal here is clear: Google's funding will help non-profit universities trying to adapt to student bodies already deeply invested in AI, and it could also act as marketing for anyone who isn't already bought in.
Jordan News
09-07-2025
- Jordan News
"Study Together": A New Feature in ChatGPT Enhances Interactive Learning - Jordan News
Recently, ChatGPT users began noticing a new tool on the platform called "Study Together." This move by OpenAI signals the company's direction towards promoting a more interactive and participatory use of its platform in the educational field. اضافة اعلان How the Feature Works and Future Expectations This feature does not provide direct answers as usual; instead, it guides questions back to the user, encouraging them to respond. This approach simulates active learning, making the tool more like a teacher or study partner rather than just a quick answer engine. Some users expect that the feature may later support multiple users joining a group study session, but it is still in its experimental stages. OpenAI has not officially announced its availability or plans to release it to all users or subscribers on paid plans. ChatGPT and Education: A New Context and Intense Competition This feature arrives at a time when ChatGPT has become a popular tool in educational circles, used by teachers to prepare lessons and by students for studying or even completing assignments, which has sparked wide debate about its impact on academic learning. The feature may be OpenAI's response to Google's educational initiative "LearnLM," which also aims to make AI more effective in learning and study processes. This growing trend reflects new competition among major AI companies over the future of smart education. The new feature could be an attempt to steer AI use toward positive educational practices and reduce opportunities for cheating or misuse.
