Facilitating Digital Literacy through Implementing AI Tool Notebook LM with KWL Technique: A Case Study

With the advent of Artificial Intelligence in the education field revolutionized teaching learning process. AI based application Notebook LM is best tool for summarizing, analyzing, converting content into podcasts, video. Notebook LM is AI powered knowledge organization tool. Once students understand the function of this AI tool, they can effectively use this AI tool for the learning purpose. This study investigates using KWL Know, W-Want to Know L- Learned technique for understanding Notebook LM among B.Ed. students of Chembur Sarvankash Shikshanshastra Mahavidyalaya. Structured workshop was organised by the investigator to understand the level of students with respect to before and after application of KWL in comprehension of NotebookLM the AI tool. The study is undertaken to study effectiveness of KWL technique in view of student’s engagement, interest of student’s in learning AI tools and reflective learning. KWL technique is used to activate prior knowledge and review on outcome of NotebookLM, the AI tool. Sample of 50 students participated in the workshop, where investigator distributed KWL charts to students. Pre and post sheets were collected to check reflections and analyse data using descriptive statistics and qualitative feedback. Findings indicate that Notebook LM is useful tool for the B.Ed. students to acquire 21^st century teaching competencies.