Building a Knowledge Repository

 This challenge explores how AI can help organize and synthesize information into a structured, accessible format.

By using Notebook LLM to compile a topic-based digital repository—including AI-generated summaries, FAQs, and an audio explanation—educators can streamline the process of gathering and presenting content. This approach promotes active knowledge curation and improves accessibility for diverse learners. The activity highlights how AI can support differentiated instruction, especially in content-heavy disciplines, by transforming raw information into an engaging, multimodal learning resource.

Challenge

Notebook LLM enables you to compile a knowledge repository by integrating various sources—PDFs, websites, text, or YouTube videos. The tool generates summaries, FAQs, and a conversational audio overview, making it easier to store, retrieve, and share information. By transforming scattered materials into a structured digital notebook, educators and students alike can develop deeper subject matter understanding and enhance content retention through multi-format delivery.

Instructions

1. How this format might benefit your learners
2. Access NotebookLM: Sign in or create a free account
3. Select a Topic: Choose a topic relevant to your course or discipline (e.g., climate change, the nervous system, algorithmic bias).
4. Upload Sources: Add 3–4 open-access resources (PDFs, articles, or YouTube videos). Make sure the content aligns with your learning goals.
5. Generate Content:
6. Use the Notebook Guide feature to create a structured summary and a set of FAQs.
7. Click “Generate” next to Audio Summary to produce an AI-powered spoken explanation.

Reflect and Share

What does this challenge reveal about the role of AI in teaching and learning? Try it out and share what you discovered in the comment box below, whether it’s your final product, a reflection, or a surprising insight.