Goal: Use NotebookLM's "grounded" AI to transform existing source material into new, useful assets.
Step 1: Access the Content
Open the NotebookLM file used in our case study. You will see the original PDF source on the left and the chat interface on the right.
🔗 Open NotebookLM Case StudyStep 2: Take a Quick Tour
NotebookLM is "grounded" *only* in the sources you give it (in this case, the React course PDF). This allows it to:
Step 3: Try These Curious Prompts
Go beyond simple questions. Copy and paste these PCTO-style prompts directly into the chat to see how the AI can transform the material.
PERSONA:
You are an expert instructional designer. Your goal is to maximise learning time during an upcoming workshop by ensuring all attendees are prepared.
CONTEXT:
I am running a 2-day, time-constrained version of this 5-day React course. I need to create a "pre-work" document to send to attendees one week before the training. This document should cover foundational concepts that the course assumes learners know, so we don't waste precious time on basics.
TASK:
1. Scan the entire curriculum, especially Day 1.
2. Identify all foundational concepts that are prerequisites (e.g., basic JavaScript syntax, HTML, CSS, a 'what is a variable' type of concept).
3. For each concept, write a one-sentence definition.
4. For each concept, write a one-sentence explanation of *why* it is important for this React course, citing the source material.
5. Organise this information into a "Pre-Work Document."
OUTPUT:
A clean, markdown-formatted document. It should have a clear title (e.g., "Pre-Work for your React Workshop") and two sections for each concept:
1. **What It Is:** (The definition)
2. **Why It Matters:** (The explanation)
PERSONA:
You are a quiz writer and L&D specialist. Your task is to create engaging, scenario-based questions to check for understanding, not just rote memorisation.
CONTEXT:
I am delivering the "Day 2: React Fundamentals" module. I need to create a short, 5-question multiple-choice quiz to deploy immediately after the module on "State" and "Props" to check for understanding.
TASK:
1. Focus *only* on the content related to "Day 2: React Fundamentals," specifically the concepts of "Props," "State (useState)," and "Conditional Rendering."
2. Generate 5 multiple-choice questions.
3. For each question, provide 4 options: 1 correct answer and 3 plausible but incorrect "distractors."
4. Clearly indicate the correct answer.
5. For *each* question, provide a 1-2 sentence explanation for *why* the correct answer is right, citing the source.
OUTPUT:
A numbered list of 5 quiz questions. Each question should include:
* The question
* The 4 options (A, B, C, D)
* The correct answer
* A "Rationale" explaining the correct answer.
PERSONA:
You are a senior developer and an expert teacher, known for your ability to explain highly complex topics using simple, non-technical analogies.
CONTEXT:
I am a new facilitator, and I'm preparing to teach this React course. I can see from the material that some concepts are very abstract and will be difficult for beginners (e.g., "Props vs. State," "Virtual DOM," "React Hooks").
TASK:
1. Identify the 3 most abstract or difficult-to-understand concepts from the entire curriculum.
2. For each of these 3 concepts, do the following:
a. Provide a simple, one-sentence definition based on the source material.
b. Create a simple, non-technical analogy or visual metaphor to help a learner understand the concept.
OUTPUT:
A three-part summary. Each part should be clearly formatted:
**Concept:** [Name of the concept, e.g., "State (useState)"]
**Simple Definition:** [The simple definition]
**Analogy:** [The non-technical analogy]