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The Teachers AI Café

The Teachers AI Café is a podcast designed for educators eager to harness the power of artificial intelligence in their classrooms. Join us for engaging conversations, practical tips, and real-world examples on how AI can streamline lesson preparation, provide insightful feedback, and foster student skill development. Whether you’re a tech novice or a digital native, this café is your go-to space to learn, share, and revolutionize your teaching with AI.

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The Teachers AI Café

Practical AI Strategies for Teachers with Kane and Zac

January 07, 2026 • Kane Pittard • Season 1 • Episode 43

In this episode of the Teacher's AI Cafe, host Kane welcomes Zac, a seasoned maths and digital technologies teacher from regional Western Australia. Zac shares his extensive experience with integrating AI into educational settings, highlighting its potential to reduce teacher workloads, provide detailed feedback, and enhance differentiated learning. They discuss the use of platforms like ChatGPT and math space, the benefits and challenges of AI in education, and how it can support both teachers and students. Kane and Zac also explore the importance of understanding AI's impact on equity in the classroom and offer practical advice for teachers new to AI. The episode delves into the future of AI in educational leadership and the Middle Leaders Project aimed at developing future school leaders.

Middle school leaders Project

The Middle Leaders Project supports emerging and aspiring school leaders to confidently transition into middle leadership through practical tools, coaching, and clear frameworks: https://middleleadersproject.com.au/

00:00 Introduction to Teacher's AI Cafe

00:26 Meet Zac: A Journey in Education and Technology

03:04 Exploring AI in Teaching

05:45 AI Tools and Platforms for Educators

07:59 Using AI for Student Feedback and Assessment

11:56 Data Privacy and Future AI Tools

14:10 Organizing Projects and Resources

14:31 Using AI for Job Applications

16:28 Equity and AI in Education

18:22 Challenges and Adoption of AI in Schools

19:27 AI Detection and Plagiarism

20:56 Encouraging AI Use Among Colleagues