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Session 2: AI for Documents & Drafting

Thursday, February 19, 202610:00 am11:00 am
Session 2: AI for Documents & Drafting introduces how Google Gemini for Workspace supports the full Document Development Life Cycle (DDLC), treating documents as products that move from inception and ideation through structuring, drafting, review, collaboration, and final execution. The session shows how tools like the Gemini App, Gemini Canvas, and Gemini in Docs help teams brainstorm goals, generate outlines and first drafts, integrate data from existing files, refine tone and clarity, collaborate efficiently, and produce executive-ready summaries and deliverables faster—while keeping humans in control of review and final approval.

Presentation Slide Deck

Exercises

Ready to dive in? These exercises offer a practical way to sharpen your skills by applying everything you have learned to real world scenarios. We encourage you to take your time with each task and experiment with different approaches as you get comfortable with the process.

This is a safe space to test your understanding so do not worry about getting everything perfect on the first try. True mastery comes from hands on exploration and trial and error. Please click the link for each exercise below and follow the instructions carefully. Each section also includes a solution area but we recommend using it only after you have made an honest attempt at the task yourself.

Instructions

  1. Click the link to open the respective exercise folder.
  2. Each folder has documentation explaining each exercise and how to submit the results.
  3. It also contains the necessary file needed to complete each exercise. Save the provided documents and resources to your Google Drive so that you can provide context and resources to Gemini.
  4. Remember, you can ask questions by attending our next open virtual session on 23 February 2026, 10:00 - 11:00 (Eastern Time). Click here to join.
Disk-O-Tech 2026 Product Catalog
This exercise is about updating the product catalog for 2026. You must identify new warehouse arrivals, categorize them, and generate accurate descriptions and pricing to ensure the final print edition is complete.
PetroByte Proposal
This exercise is about drafting a professional RFP response for a high-stakes vintage computing contract. You must coordinate sourcing, refurbish 150 legacy systems, and outline technical support to win the bid.

Additional Resources

Explore the links and files below to gain further context and deeper insights. This curated list includes a variety of formats like webpages and videos along with downloadable documents handpicked to complement our training session.
Create documents with Gemini in Google Docs
This page explains how to use "Help me create" in Google Docs via Workspace Labs. It provides instructions for generating full documents, adding related files, and refining AI-drafted content with prompts.
Google Docs Official Page
This page is the central Google Docs Help hub. It organizes guides on creating, formatting, collaborating, and using advanced tools like smart chips. Visit it to master document management and troubleshooting.
Gemini Canvas Support Page
This page introduces Gemini Canvas, a side-by-side workspace for creating and editing documents, code, and apps. Visit it to learn how to refine AI content, suggest edits, and export directly to Google Docs.