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.
The Teachers AI Café
AI Tech Update for Educators 12th Jan
In this episode of the Teacher's AI Cafe, Kane discusses the latest tech updates for educators as of January 12, 2026, including Google's new 'Gemini' features in Gmail, Microsoft's copilot enhancements in Windows 11, and a study on the emerging AI literacy divide among students. Kane highlights the significance of integrating AI tools into classroom settings to alleviate teachers' workloads and improve accessibility, especially for students with low vision. He also emphasizes the concerns over equitable AI education and the importance of incorporating computational thinking in school curriculums. The episode concludes with an innovative teaching method involving an AI recreation of Alexander Hamilton at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business.
00:00 Introduction to Teacher's AI Cafe
00:27 Weekly Tech Update for Educators
01:13 Google's Gemini Era and AI Inbox
02:15 Microsoft Copilot Enhancements
03:11 Generation AI Divide Concerns
05:08 Claude Code 2.1 and Multimodal Copilot
06:00 AI in Education: Alexander Hamilton Case Study
07:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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