Generate Customized Podcasts for Course
A Step-by-Step Guide to Create Podcasts for Course
NotebookLM lets users easily create audio content from written materials. By inputting text or topics, users can generate scripts that are converted into high-quality audio. This tool is ideal for pre-class materials, enhancing learning experiences and accessibility for auditory learners.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Create Podcasts for Courses
Please remember to use a VPN before accessing NotebookLM, as it is not currently supported in Hong Kong.
Access notebooklm.google.com/
Let’s start by creating our own notebook. First, click “Create” or “New Notebook”
NotebookLM supports a wide variety of source formats:
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Google Drive files
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PDFs and text files
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Copied text
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Web URLs and YouTube videos
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Audio files
For MS PPT sources, please save as a PDF file and upload
A notebook has been created; then click "Generate" button in the Studio tab
Example podcast generated from MIH506: Branding and Marketing of Education
Just click “Customize” and provide instructions for the hosts to follow, such as emphasizing key terms or excluding irrelevant details, or even changing the language.
Podcast audio can be downloaded and shared with students.
Remark: Some users got a update in NotebookLM recently, a new function to generate a video overview.
Example video summary generated from MIH506: Branding and Marketing of Education
Reference
Kilpatrick, C. (2025, January 8). A complete how-to guide to NotebookLM. Learn Prompting. https://learnprompting.org/blog/notebooklm-guide
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