Google introduces "Guided Learning" feature in Gemini to compete with ChatGPT's "Study Mode".

1. What Happened: Key Points of the News

• Google Introduces "Guided Learning" to Gemini. Breaks down problems step by step, adjusting the granularity of explanations based on learner responses. Supports multimodal outputs like images, diagrams, videos, and quizzes. The goal is to create "understanding" rather than just "answers." TechCrunchblog.google
  
  

• Counter to OpenAI. On July 29, a "Study Mode" was added to ChatGPT, designed similarly to "not answer immediately," promoting learning through guided questions, hints, and self-reflection prompts. Google is responding directly to this. OpenAITechCrunchInside Higher Ed
  
  

• Strengthening Investment in Education. Google announced it will provide Google AI Pro (including Gemini 2.5 Pro) for free to university students in certain regions. Integration with NotebookLM and Classroom is also progressing. blog.googleThe Verge

2. Inside "Guided Learning": Designed to Create "Understanding" Rather Than Just Answers

**Guided Learning** is structured to build learning experiences in the following flow:

1. Confirm learner's goals, prior knowledge, and stumbling blocks → 2) Break down problems step by step → 3) Encourage active thinking with hints, examples, and interactive questions → 4) Reinforce with diagrams, images, short videos, and interactive quizzes as needed → 5) Finally, summarize key points, check for misunderstandings, and recommend the next learning steps. blog.google+1
   
   

This design philosophy contrasts with traditional "correct answer presentation" AI by emphasizing process learning. Google emphasizes "delving into the Why/How of concepts." blog.google+1

Examples

• Mathematics (Calculus): Theorem → Intuitive Diagram → Step-by-Step Hints → Feedback on Intermediate Steps → Quiz on Similar Problems → Reflection on Incorrect Patterns.

• History: Diagramming timelines and causal relationships, excerpts from primary sources with questions, adjusting question abstraction based on understanding.

• Language Learning: Example Sentences → Grammar Points → Mini Conversations → Error Correction → Speaking Tasks (Speech Construction Plans). These are reinforced by multimodal responses (images, diagrams, videos, quizzes). blog.google

3. Provision and Pricing: Student Support and Ecosystem

• Provision: Gradually rolled out via Gemini app/web. Presented as a suite of educational features (including Workspace/Education blog updates). Workspace Updates Blog

• Student Initiatives: Google AI Pro offered for free for one year to university students (18+ years) in certain regions. Includes advanced features like Gemini 2.5 Pro and NotebookLM, intended to support learning. For detailed conditions, target regions, and application methods, refer to Google's official announcement. blog.google

• Related Products: Educational deployment of NotebookLM and integration with Classroom (AI note assignments aligned with curriculum) to support the entire process from lesson design to exercises and reflection. The Verge

4. Comparison with ChatGPT "Study Mode" (Differences in Aims and Experiences)

Common Points

• "Not Answering Immediately" /Guided Questions and Step-by-Step Hints to encourage "productive struggle."

• Adaptively change outputs based on learning history and goals. OpenAIInside Higher Ed
  
  
  

Differences in Trends (Current)

• Range of Expression: Gemini is designed from the start to prominently feature multimodal presentations like images, diagrams, videos, and quizzes. ChatGPT is also multimodal, but the primary explanation in Study Mode focuses on a tutor experience centered on "asking back and hints." blog.google+1OpenAI

• Ecosystem Integration: Google has the advantage of being closely tied with Classroom, NotebookLM, Android/ChromeOS, and other educational OS/cloud. OpenAI is in the stage of expanding ChatGPT Edu and LMS integration. The VergeOpenAI

• Educational Message: OpenAI emphasizes "understanding over automatic answer generation" and promotes developing learners' AI literacy. Google shares this value but accelerates "spread" by leveraging free student access and device/service integration. Business Insiderblog.google

5. Usage in Educational Settings: Scene-Based Workflow

Before Class (Preparation)

1. Set Goals (Learning Achievement Level, Pre-Test on Terminology)

2. Use Guided Learning for a light cycle of concept → example → self-test

3. Load materials (handouts/papers) into NotebookLM to extract key points and keywords

4. Create a "list of unclear points" to prepare for questions during class. The Verge

During Class (Active Learning)

1. Teachers distribute AI note assignments via Classroom (clearly stating unit achievement goals and evaluation criteria)

2. Learners individually practice with Gemini's step-by-step hints and branch into similar problems based on progress

3. Measure understanding with quizzes and immediately share error analysis. The Vergeblog.google

After Class (Review and Retention)

1. Automatically generate study guides (summaries and commonly misunderstood points)

2. Gemini checks assignments to "explain in your own words" and points out gaps in explanations

3. Operate spiral reviews (short duration × high frequency) with quizzes until the next session. ##HTML_TAG_561