Gemini Play Stations

🟢 Explorer

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The Gemini Guide

Feature: Learn Mode

Unlock the "how" behind the AI mystery.

Reveal Activity ✨

Think-Create-Share-Grow

THINK: What part of AI feels like a "mystery" to you?

CREATE: Use Learn Mode to teach you about Gems or Grounding.

"I am a librarian. Open Learn Mode and teach me about [Grounding] in 3 simple steps."

SHARE: Add one "Power Tip" to our shared Doc.

GROW: How would you explain this to a nervous colleague?

🟡 Architect

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Data Storyteller

Feature: Data Upload

Turn statistics into compelling impact stories.

Reveal Activity ✨

Think-Create-Share-Grow

THINK: What library "win" do you want to highlight?

CREATE: Use the + button to upload data and ask for impact statements.

"Analyze this circulation data: [paste/upload]. Give me 3 impact statements for my principal."

SHARE: Post one statement to our Slide deck.

GROW: Ask Gemini for a 30-second elevator pitch.

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Slide Architect

Feature: Canvas

From blank page to presentation draft.

Reveal Activity ✨

Think-Create-Share-Grow

THINK: Identify an upcoming orientation or lesson.

CREATE: Ask for an outline and click the 'Open in Canvas' icon.

"Act as an instructional designer. Create a slide outline for [topic]. Open this in Canvas."

SHARE: Use Canvas to polish and share one idea.

GROW: Ask how to make it interactive for students.

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Image Magic

Feature: Visual Chat

Visual inspiration for library spaces.

Reveal Activity ✨

Think-Create-Share-Grow

THINK: Snap a photo of a shelf or "problem" corner.

CREATE: Upload the photo and ask for programming ideas.

"Analyze this library photo. Suggest 3 low-cost ways to make this space interactive."

SHARE: Post your favorite idea to the Slide Deck.

GROW: Refine the output in Canvas for your specific site.

🟡 Architect

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The Gem Gallery

Feature: Custom Gems

Automate those "Monday Morning" tasks.

Reveal Activity ✨

Think-Create-Share-Grow

THINK: What repetitive task drains your energy?

CREATE: Click 'Gems' in the sidebar to create a specialized assistant.

"Help me create a 'Newsletter Gem' to draft blurbs for my weekly library updates."

SHARE: Paste your "Gem Recipe" into our shared Doc.

GROW: Ask Gemini to make the tone more inclusive.

🔴 Innovator

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Innovator’s Canvas

Feature: Canvas Code

Build custom digital tools using code.

Reveal Activity ✨

Think-Create-Share-Grow

THINK: Imagine a tool that would delight your students.

CREATE: Ask for code and use the Canvas 'Preview' to test it.

"Write HTML/JS for a 'Book Quote Generator.' Style it with my library brand colors."

SHARE: Hit your Confetti Button when it works!

GROW: Use "Refine" in Canvas to change colors or logic.