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AI Literacy Consulting
Gregory A. Stanton, MA · CCC · Senior Master Force Coach · AI Certified, UMSL
Professional Intelligence. AI Amplified. — PI+AI
Series: Copilot ChatGPT Claude Gemini All 4 Workshops →
Session 4 of 4 · 4th Monday Every Month · 6:00 PM CT

Understand Gemini:
Google’s AI, Connected to Everything

Gemini is Google’s AI platform — built with live web access and deep integration into Gmail, Docs, Drive, and Search. In 90 minutes you’ll understand what makes it different and when Google’s approach gives you a real advantage.

🌎  Gemini is connected to the live web — it knows what happened today, not just what it was trained on
Ideal For
Google Workspace Users Gmail & Google Docs Users Professionals 40+ Small Business Owners Anyone in the Google Ecosystem

Why Gemini is different: Unlike ChatGPT and Claude, Gemini has live access to the web — it can find and use current information, not just what it was trained on. And for anyone already using Gmail, Google Docs, or Google Drive, Gemini integrates directly into those tools. This workshop shows you exactly what that looks like in practice.

1
What Gemini is and how Google’s approach to AI differs
Google’s history in AI, what makes Gemini architecturally different from OpenAI and Anthropic’s models, and why live web access changes what’s possible.
2
A full tour of Gemini’s interface and model tiers
Gemini free vs. Advanced, the current model versions, and a hands-on walkthrough of the interface — what each section does and how to navigate it confidently.
3
Live web access — what it means and how to use it
Most AI tools can only work from their training data. Gemini can search the web in real time. This session shows you exactly what that unlocks — and its limitations.
4
Gemini in Gmail, Docs, Drive, and Google Search
A practical walkthrough of Gemini inside the Google tools you already use — what it can do in each context and how the integration actually works.
5
When Gemini is the right tool — and when it isn’t
A clear picture of where Gemini gives you a genuine advantage over ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot — and the situations where those tools are still the better choice.
Current Events & Real-Time Research
Because Gemini has live web access, it can research topics, find current prices, check recent news, and pull fresh information that other AI tools don’t have.
"What are the current interest rates for a 30-year mortgage this week?" — Gemini can find this; ChatGPT cannot.
Gmail Integration
Gemini can draft, summarize, and reply to emails directly inside Gmail — using context from your inbox when you grant it access.
Summarizing a long email thread and drafting a response without leaving your inbox.
Google Docs Assistance
Draft, edit, format, and improve documents directly inside Google Docs — without copying and pasting between tools.
"Help me rewrite this section to be more concise" — directly inside the document you’re working on.
Google Drive Search & Summarization
Ask Gemini questions about files in your Google Drive — find documents, get summaries, and extract information across your stored files.
"Find the proposal I wrote for the Smith project and give me a summary of the key terms."
Multimodal Capabilities
Gemini can understand and work with images, audio, and video alongside text — useful for analyzing visual content or working with mixed media.
"Here’s a photo of a product label — what are the active ingredients and are any of them concerning?"
Cross-Google Product Workflows
Gemini can work across multiple Google products in a single workflow — pulling from Drive, updating Docs, drafting in Gmail — in ways other tools can’t match.
Find a report in Drive, summarize it, and draft an email to your team about it — all in one request.
ChatGPT
Most versatile. Best for writing, brainstorming, general tasks. Knowledge limited to training data.
Copilot
Best for Microsoft 365. Integrated into Word, Outlook, Teams. The workplace standard for Office users.
Gemini
Best for Google Workspace users. Live web access. Integrated into Gmail, Docs, and Drive.

Claude covered in Session 3 — strongest for long documents, nuanced analysis, and complex reasoning.

Duration
90 Minutes
Format
Live Virtual
Group Size
Limited Seats
Tech Needed
None Required
PI AI AIL
Gregory A. Stanton
MA · Certified Career Coach · UMSL AI Certified

30 years in Employment and Workforce Services. Creator of the PI+AI framework. Uses all four AI platforms daily in active workforce settings and rebuilds every workshop before it goes live — so what you learn reflects the current version of the tool, not last year’s interface.

4th Monday of Every Month
Every Month · 6:00 PM CT
6:00 PM CT
Live on Zoom  ·  Link sent upon registration  ·  Updated monthly
🔄  Register Once. Return Every Month.
Your $97 registration gives you permanent access to this workshop. Google updates Gemini frequently — come back any 4th Monday to get the current version at no additional charge. Ever.
Gemini Workshop — 6:00 PM CT
$97
Live 90-min workshop + AI Workbook. Register once and attend this session every 4th Monday at no additional cost — for as long as we run it.
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Common Questions

Do I need a Google account to use Gemini?
Yes — a free Google account gives you access to Gemini at no cost. We walk through how to access it and what the free vs. Advanced tiers offer so you can decide what’s right for you.
Is Gemini better than ChatGPT?
It depends on what you need. Gemini’s live web access and Google Workspace integration give it real advantages in specific situations. ChatGPT has a broader general-purpose ecosystem. This workshop helps you understand exactly when each is the right choice.
What does "register once, return every month" mean?
Your one-time $97 registration gives you permanent access. Every 4th Monday, the workshop runs live with content updated to reflect the current version of Gemini. Come back as many times as you want — no additional charge.
Do I need to use Google Workspace to benefit from this workshop?
No. Even without Google Workspace, Gemini.google.com is a powerful standalone AI tool. The workshop covers both the standalone platform and the Workspace integrations, so you’ll get full value either way.
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The PI+AI Promise

Professional Intelligence always leads. AI is the amplifier. You will not be taught to depend on Gemini — you will be taught to understand and direct it using the judgment and experience you already have.