Hidden Gems: Unlocking Differentiation and Productivity with AI

Educators often juggle the demands of lesson planning, differentiation, and productivity—leaving little time to design fresh resources for every learning need. Enter Gemini Gems: a powerful AI tool that allows teachers to build reusable templates and tap into premade Gems for instructional and organizational support.This interactive session will have participants explore how Gems can streamline productivity while unlocking opportunities for differentiation. Users will generate task cards and rubrics to customize premade Gems like Storybook for multiple reading levels, and attendees will discover practical ways to adapt content for diverse learners with just a few clicks. Whether creating reusable planning templates, engaging student choice boards, or quick formative assessments, Gems offer a flexible, time-saving solution for the classroom.Participants will leave with hands-on experience designing their own Gem, strategies for tailoring premade Gems to meet student needs, and ready-to-use ideas that can be adapted across grade levels and subject areas.