Google Gemini now features Gems, custom versions of Gemini tailored for specific, repetitive tasks. Think of a Gem as a specialized digital assistant designed to streamline daily workflows.
Why Use Gems?
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Time Saving: Eliminate the need to retype detailed prompts or context for recurring tasks.
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Consistency: Share custom Gems with colleagues to ensure uniform communication or resources.
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Personalization: Tailor tone, format, and constraints to meet individual building or role requirements.
Human in the Loop
Always review and fact-check AI-generated content before sharing or publishing. Additionally, never enter Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as student/staff names, ID numbers, or sensitive personnel data, into Gemini or Gems.
How to Access and Create Gems
Navigate to Google Gemini from the Staff Portal. Select Gems from the left-side navigation bar.
Select New Gem.
Give the Gem a name, such as Professional Communication Partner. In the Instructions box, define the role, preferred output format, constraints, and target audience. Note: Feel free to ask Gemini to help write the instructions!
Select Save in the top-right corner. The new Gem can be found under Gems on the left-side navigation. Users can edit this Gem or share it with a colleague.
