
Google Classroom is already a classroom staple for many of us, but when you add AI to the mix, things get really interesting.
I am cautiously optimistic about the potential applications of AI in the classroom. There’s still a lot to consider, but there is promise.
Here are eight ways to add AI to Google Classroom:
1. Auto generate YouTube questions* – One of the newest features for Google Classroom lets you add questions to a YouTube video for students to answer while they watch. Google Classroom can now automatically suggest these questions based on the content of the video that you select.
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2. Turn any resource into a goldmine of activities with Diffit – Want to do more with that YouTube video? Diffit can generate dozens of student activities from a YouTube video, article, presentation, or other resource that you have. It’s great and easy to use, and works well with Google Classroom.

3. Personalize learning with focused conversations – let your students engage with content in their own way by chatting with a custom AI chatbot from SchoolAI. I am very impressed with the student-focused resources from SchoolAI which allow teachers to monitor conversations and have built-in focus mode that prevents students from asking about unrelated topics.
Here is a sample activity I made called “cellular Jeopardy” where student test their knowledge of cells by playing a classic game facilitated by AI.
4. Video Responses with Snorkl – If you miss Flip, you need to check out Snorkl! This free tool lets students record short video responses to a question. Built in AI will evaluate student responses and provide feedback and suggestions for improvement.
5. Autograded Discussions:* – grading is one of my least favorite aspects of teaching. Google Classroom can now auto-grade student responses based on your response criteria. I’ve been testing this new feature for a while and it has gotten a LOT better.
6. Student Study Space* – Google is slowly integrating more student-focused AI tools into Google Classroom. A “study space” allows students to explore a topic based on existing assignments you have added to your course. This one still needs some refinement, but it’s a really interesting idea.
7. Practice Makes Perfect with AI-Enhanced Practice Sets* – A practice set is kind of like an enhanced Google Form that you can use for formative assessment. The best element of a practice set is the built in hints and resources that pop up to help students when they are struggling to master a concept.
8. Unlock the Power of Your Resources with NotebookLM – one of my favorite AI tools is NotebookLM. This feature can be enabled for students with proper parental permission and will allow students to explore your class resources using AI. My favorite ideas are generating a study guide, listening to an audio summary of your course material, and generating practice questions to prepare for a quiz or exam.
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* Access to these features requires EDU Plus or the Teaching and Learning upgrade for your Google Workspace domain. This premium tier is an excellent value. You can learn more here.
This is just the beginning
Google is actively developing new features for Google Classroom including many AI enhancements. I expect we will see some new features later in 2025.
With a little experience and creativity you can integrate nearly any AI tool into Google Classroom. The eight ideas listed here are just the beginning!
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