Pedagogy and generative artificial intelligence: Applying the PICRAT model to Google NotebookLM

Healthcare educators (HPE) are challenged by rapid developments in Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools. They need a standardized model to evaluate these new tools and to guide them in pedagogically-sound integration in the curriculum. PICRAT is an educational model designed specifically to help teachers meet this challenge. NotebookLM is a new multi-featured GenAI tool to help teachers and learners in education and research. Its newest feature allows automatic generation of an engaging podcast (called audio overview) from uploaded education or research content. Using the example of NotebookLM and, specifically, the auto-podcast feature, we illustrate how HPE can use the PICRAT model to evaluate GenAI tools for technology integration. We discuss how this model can be utilized as a standardized approach for evaluation and implementation of GenAI tools in health professions education.