Gemini is a powerful large language model (LLM) that can help with a wide range of tasks, from writing essays and emails to summarizing articles and providing information on various topics. When accessing Gemini through your Connecticut College Gmail account, you have added data protection, so your data isn’t used to train or improve any generative AI models. The intended use case for Google Gemini at Conn is for the purpose of general searching and inquiries. Students should check with their course instructors and/or syllabi to determine if they are allowed to use AI for their courses.
Autonomous Research: Deep Research acts as a virtual agent, performing online research on your behalf.
Multi-Step Planning: It transforms your prompt into a personalized research plan with multiple steps.
Web Searching & Browsing: It autonomously searches and browses the web to find relevant, up-to-date information.
Reasoning & Analysis: It shows its thought process as it reasons over gathered information and thinks before making its next move.
Comprehensive Reporting: It generates detailed, custom research reports with more insights, saving you hours of time.
Multitasking: Gemini can handle multiple research requests simultaneously, though there are limits to how many can run at once.
Google Gemini Gems are customized versions of Gemini that act as personalized AI experts, allowing users to create AI assistants tailored to specific tasks or topics, similar to custom GPTs in other AI platforms.
Examples of uses: You can use Gems for tasks like brainstorming, writing help, coding assistance, or even creating a personalized tutor or coach.
Pre-made Gems: Gemini offers pre-made Gems for various tasks, such as a brainstormer or a career guide, which can be used as a starting point or inspiration.
Customization: You can create your own custom Gems by providing specific instructions, including the persona, task, context, and desired format.
File Integration: You can add files to your Gems, such as Google Docs or Google Sheets, to provide them with more context and relevant information.
How they work: You can create a Gem by providing instructions on what you want it to do, how it should respond, and any relevant context or files.
Canvas is an interactive space for rapid iteration, whether you're writing documents or coding. See your edits and Gemini's suggestions in real-time, so you can work on projects even more efficiently.
Co-create documents: Generate a first draft, then refine with quick editing tools for tone, length, or formatting. Ask Gemini for feedback on specific sections or the entire document, and watch your changes appear instantly. From reports to study guides to blog posts and more, elevate your writing in Canvas.
Generate & iterate on code: Transform your ideas into working prototypes, faster. Leverage the power of Gemini to generate, refine, and preview code directly within a familiar code editor. Simply describe your desired functionality, and Canvas will generate relevant code snippets for various programming languages. Share your working previews or export Python code to Google Colab.
To access Gemini, simply open your Connecticut College Gmail account and look for the Gemini icon in your apps. You can then start interacting with the AI by typing your requests or questions into the chat box.
It is important that all students, faculty and staff be aware of Google's terms and conditions for using Gemini. All users
There are a few ways to share a chat conversation in Gemini.
1. Scroll to the bottom of the chat and select the "share" icon. You can then export to Docs or draft in Gmail.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the chat and select the three dots icon. You can copy the entire conversation.
3. Right-click on the conversation and select "Save as" > Webpage, single file (MHTML). This will save the entire conversation as a webpage. This is the best option for full transparency.
