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John Sowash
@jrsowash.bsky.social
I help #teachers and students use Google products and #Chromebooks in the #classroom. Proud father of 5 kids; campground owner.
I'm VERY eager to explore assigning GEMS and #NOTEBOOKLM to students through #GoogleClassroom. The very first time I used NotebookLM I knew this was a perfect fit for Google Classroom! I'm so glad that Google is including this feature for all EDU domains!
June 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
📺 I put together this video to share some early screenshots and personal thoughts on some of these new features: youtu.be/LyaiSnyR0BQ
Google's BIGGEST Workspace EDU Update Ever | Full Breakdown
YouTube video by John R. Sowash
youtu.be
June 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I'm not on the "AI will save the world" bandwagon, but it's not going away, so I am trying to understand how to use it in a responsible and meaningful way.
December 31, 2024 at 2:43 PM
There's some interesting research being done related to word prediction in LLM that gives us greater insight into how humans use language to communicate. LLMs can do this at a scale humans can't handle.
December 31, 2024 at 2:42 PM
I have found it to provide some helpful insights and ideas. Not always, but sometimes.

I guess I'm open to exploring new opportunities to see where they lead.
December 31, 2024 at 2:30 PM
AI is a reflection of the body of work it is trained on which is far broader than my understanding and experiences.
December 31, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Great feature! I have a YT video with instructions on how to set up the required admin role to make this possible.
December 31, 2024 at 2:09 PM
I think it all depends on how you use it and your expectations.

I have found AI to be a good thought partner. It certainly doesn't eliminate my need to think critically, but it does offer a different perspective.
December 30, 2024 at 7:14 PM
I'm using a modified AI chat bot from @schoolai.com for one of my puzzles. After solving a mystery, a secret word is revealed which is the combination to one of the locks.

app.schoolai.com/student-spac...
SchoolAI
AI-Powered Tutors and Learning Activities
app.schoolai.com
December 24, 2024 at 3:50 PM
Heavily leaning on AI (Gemini) this year as I build my puzzles.

Gemini wrote me a "night before Christmas" story with numerical clues for my four digit combination lock.
December 24, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Oh, that is an interesting idea! It's less than 20 degrees outside at the moment, so maybe next year! 🥶
December 24, 2024 at 2:54 PM
If you have any good puzzle ideas, let me know! My kids are getting smarter which means I have to work harder every year!
December 24, 2024 at 2:07 PM
This is definitely not an easy test. There are quite a few questions on situations that we don't deal with in education very often.
December 17, 2024 at 10:55 PM
Welcome, Chromie!
December 16, 2024 at 12:39 AM