Google's Back To School Guide For Gemini In Workspace
Google published a post on its own blog on August 26, 2026 listing seven ways students can use Gemini inside Google Workspace this semester. It is a how-to guide for features that already exist, not an announcement of anything new. Everything below comes from that post.
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Google published a back to school guide today showing seven ways to use Gemini in Workspace.
Google says Sheets canvas turns a spreadsheet into a semester planner app. Gemini in Docs converts notes into study guides and test questions.
Google says Deck Generation in Slides turns a syllabus or paper into a presentation. Gemini in Forms builds quizzes with graded answer keys.
Google says Gemini in Meet writes action items and a transcript into a Doc, including in-person discussions. Gmail's AI Inbox shows to-dos and key topics.
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- Here are seven ways that Google Workspace with Gemini can help you make the most of this school year.(Google's official blog post, 7 ways to kick-start back to school using Gemini in Workspace, published August 26, 2026)
- Sheets canvas can turn a Google Sheets spreadsheet into a custom, interactive mini app, like a virtual planner or semester dashboard that tracks assignments, due dates, and more.(Google's official blog post, 7 ways to kick-start back to school using Gemini in Workspace, published August 26, 2026)
- use Gemini in Google Docs to instantly transform your raw notes into structured study guides, complete with key takeaways, sample test questions, and custom infographics.(Google's official blog post, 7 ways to kick-start back to school using Gemini in Workspace, published August 26, 2026)
- With Gemini's native full-deck generator in Google Slides, you can quickly turn a syllabus, essay, or research paper into a beautifully styled presentation.(Google's official blog post, 7 ways to kick-start back to school using Gemini in Workspace, published August 26, 2026)
- With Gemini in Google Forms, you can quickly create a variety of sample questions with graded answer keys, using content from the web or course materials from your Google Drive.(Google's official blog post, 7 ways to kick-start back to school using Gemini in Workspace, published August 26, 2026)
- Let Gemini in Google Meet keep track of action items, key decisions, and screenshots in a Google Doc. You can also use Gemini to capture notes during in-person discussions, and Gemini will compile a summary, list of action items, and complete transcript into a Google Doc.(Google's official blog post, 7 ways to kick-start back to school using Gemini in Workspace, published August 26, 2026)
- Use AI Inbox in Gmail to help keep things organized, so you can easily see your suggested to-dos, and catch up on key topics in your Gmail. All of these features are available to eligible Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers with limited access for Plus subscribers (AI Inbox and Vids only). Confirm you have a participating AI subscription and are in a participating region. It may take up to seven days for your first set of to-dos and topics to appear.(Google's official blog post, 7 ways to kick-start back to school using Gemini in Workspace, published August 26, 2026)