Image credit: Google Nanobanana, 2026 As a learning designer it is important to stay on the cutting edge of learning strategies and educational technology to support effective teaching practices. Concurrently as a part-time graduate student, I try out Generative AI (GenAI) tools to enhance my own learning. A guiding question I keep in mind is: “How can this tool enhance (1) retention, (2) analysis and critical thinking skills, and (3) applied learning?” Here are three quic
