Freshmen Fresh Start

Event Details

Event Title: Fresh Start for Freshmen: Master High School with Google NotebookLM Date: [ie: August 20, 2025] Start Time - End Time EST: [ie: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST] **Location: Online event

Overview

This two-hour, interactive workshop is specifically designed for incoming 9th graders to give them a technological edge in their first year of high school. We will move beyond traditional note-taking and introduce students to Google NotebookLM, a powerful AI tool for academic success. Students will learn how to:

• Organize class notes and manage homework assignments.
• Summarize complex readings and create effective study guides.
• Use NotebookLM’s AI features to brainstorm ideas and get unstuck on challenging subjects.

Good to know info: This is a hands-on workshop. Students should have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and a Google account. The workshop is fast-paced and interactive, designed to engage young learners.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is NotebookLM?
   • NotebookLM is an AI-powered note-taking tool by Google that acts as a personal research assistant and tutor.
2. What will my student need to participate?
   • A computer, a stable internet connection, and a Google account.
3. Is this workshop suitable for students of all skill levels?
   • Yes, the workshop is designed for beginners with no prior experience in AI.

Who is faciliatating this course?

Facilitator: - NiKole Maxwell, Chief Innovation & Implementation Strategist, Technikole Consulting. NiKole is a certified Google Innovator and a Cornell-certified professional in AI for Digital Transformation. She has over two decades of experience designing systems that connect people, processes, and technology. She believes in making technical empowerment accessible to all.

Agenda (High-level)

• 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM: Welcome and Introduction to Google NotebookLM.
• 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM: Hands-on Session: Organizing notes, managing homework, and creating summaries.
• 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM: Interactive Exercises: Building study guides and using AI for brainstorming.
• 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM: Q&A and Next Steps.

Tickets

• Standard Admission: $75.00 - Full access to the 2-hour interactive workshop.
• BWIT Member Discount: $50.00 - Full access for members of Black Women in Technology. A discount code will be provided to members via email. Event partners/sponsors: Suggest partnering with local high schools or community organizations focused on youth education, such as local chapters of Blacks in Technology or non-profits that promote digital equity. Focus Audience: Students entering 9th grade, their parents, and educational professionals. Outcomes Students will learn to use a powerful AI tool to manage their academic workload. Participants will gain hands-on experience organizing information and creating study aids with AI. Students will feel more confident and prepared for the academic demands of high school. Tags: back to school, education, high school, freshmen, Google NotebookLM, study skills, AI for students, academic success, workshop, youth, technology.