Ep. 295 | 115 AI Tools Later w/ Eric Curts
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In this episode of EdTech Bites Podcast, host Gabriel Carrillo sits down with veteran educator and ed tech coach Eric Kurtz to explore the transformative power of Google Gemini Gems—custom AI chatbots designed to streamline classroom workflows. With over 115 vetted, ready-to-use gems now available at edugyms.ai, Kurtz shares how these tools can save educators time, reduce the frustration of repetitive prompting, and empower both teachers and students with structured AI support. He emphasizes the importance of community-driven creation, highlighting how educators from around the world contribute and refine gems, from supporting DECA competition prep to student-centered learning aids like AI tutors and project planners. Kurtz also reveals his own meta-process: using a 'Gem Generator' gem to build new ones, ensuring quality through iterative testing and human oversight. The episode closes with a challenge to schools to create their own curated libraries of gems, fostering ownership and customization within districts.
Use the 115+ ready-to-use Gemini Gems at edugyms.ai to instantly enhance lesson planning, assessment, and student engagement.
Create your own school-specific gem library by copying and customizing public gems with your district’s standards, resources, and policies.
Leverage the 'EduGem Generator' gem to rapidly prototype new AI tools with human-in-the-loop refinement.
Encourage community contribution—educators can submit and share their own gems, fostering collaboration and innovation.
AI tools like Gemini Gems are most effective when used as structured, vetted resources—not as standalone magic solutions.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
The AI Overwhelm Problem & The Gem Solution
“Even with more than 100 ready-to-go tools, most educators still aren't using them.”
Introducing Eric Kurtz: From Math Teacher to Ed Tech Pioneer
Eric shares his 34-year journey in education, from middle school math teacher to ed tech coach, and his recent return to part-time work after retirement. He reflects on how the pandemic reshaped education and ignited the AI revolution.
What Are Gemini Gems? Beyond Saved Prompts
“A gem is a saved prompt. But it's more than that—it's a personalized, shareable AI assistant.”
The 115-Gem Library: A Community-Driven Resource
“Every gem on the site is a back and forth, back and forth, back and forth—human in the loop.”
Building Gems: The Meta-Process with the EduGem Generator
Kurtz reveals his own framework: using a 'Gem Generator' gem to create new ones. This AI-powered tool analyzes audience, input, output, and personality to draft high-quality prompts, which he then tests and refines.
“Every gem on the site is a back and forth, back and forth, back and forth—human in the loop.”
“Every school should have their own curated, vetted list of gems—built in house, for their people.”
“A gem is a saved prompt. But it's more than that—it's a personalized, shareable AI assistant.”
Host
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Eric Kurtz
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Google Gemini
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edugyms.ai
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Gabriel Carrillo
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ControlAltAchieve.com
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TWT Audio
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DECA
organization
Sous Vide
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TCEA
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Black's BBQ
other
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