How to Create Custom Educational Podcasts with NotebookLM

Podcasts allow people to learn on the go while they are commuting, exercising, or doing chores. With NotebookLM, you can create podcasts using two AI voices. These voices discuss your documents instead of just reading them. The podcast sounds like a real conversation between two hosts talking about the main points. It feels just like listening to a podcast, and the voices are very human-like and expressive. This article will show you how to create your educational podcast using NotebookLM.

What is NotebookLM

NotebookLM is an AI tool created by Google. It helps you organize and understand information easily. You can upload notes, documents, or transcripts from videos to it. After you upload your content, NotebookLM can create summaries, study guides, and even questions and answers to help you study. One of its key features is turning written content into audio. This makes it useful for making podcasts or audio notes. NotebookLM saves you time by quickly processing a lot of information.

Starting with NotebookLM

To create your educational podcast, start by accessing NotebookLM. Go to https://notebooklm.google.com/.

If you are new to NotebookLM, just click 'Create' to make a new notebook.

If you have used NotebookLM before, click ‘New Notebook’ to start a new project.

Importing Source Material

After creating a notebook in NotebookLM, you need to import your source material. NotebookLM lets you choose from different ways to gather content. You can type text directly into the notebook. You can also upload documents like PDFs or Word files. Another option is to link to online articles and videos, including YouTube transcripts. This flexibility helps you work with different formats.

Generate Audio with NotebookLM

The Notebook guide is located at the bottom of the NotebookLM page. It shows an overview of your uploaded content and key sections for generating the audio. After you upload your content, you can create the audio version for your podcast. Click on 'Generate' under 'Audio Overview' in the top right corner of the Notebook guide.

After you generate your podcast, you have some options. You can change the playback speed, download the file, or delete the podcast. If you choose to delete it, you can create a new podcast again.

Customizing Podcast Content

You can customize podcast content in NotebookLM in several ways:

1. Edit the Content: You can change or remove parts of the original text to highlight key ideas or simplify the material.
2. Focus on Specific Sections: Select certain sections of your document to make the podcast focus on those topics only.
3. Add Introductions and Conclusions: You can add a personal introduction or summary to make the podcast feel more personalized.
4. Change Playback Speed: After the podcast is created, you can adjust the speed to make it play faster or slower.

Benefits of Creating Educational Podcasts with NotebookLM

1. Saves Time: Saves Time: NotebookLM helps you prepare podcast content quickly. This makes the process easier and less work for you.
2. Enhances Engagement: The podcast sounds like a real conversation. This makes it more interesting and easier for listeners to understand.
3. Accessible Learning: Podcasts make learning easy for people who like to listen. They can learn while doing other things or on the go.

Conclusion

 
Creating educational podcasts with NotebookLM is simple and effective. This tool helps you turn written content into engaging audio quickly. You can share knowledge while making it easy for listeners to learn on the go. NotebookLM uses AI features to help you save time and effort. Start creating your podcasts today and share your insights with others.
 
 

Jayita Gulati is a machine learning enthusiast and technical writer driven by her passion for building machine learning models. She holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Liverpool.