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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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AI: Practical Approaches for the New School Year with Kane and Kayla

January 21, 2026 • Kane Pittard • Season 1 • Episode 48

In this timely episode of the Teacher's AI Cafe, host Kane discusses practical strategies for preparing for the new school year using AI. Joined by Kayla, a popular guest and science teacher, they explore how AI tools can streamline their workload, enhance feedback, and reduce stress. Kane shares his process of leveraging AI to organize and update resources for classes he hasn't taught in years, while Kayla discusses her approach to utilizing AI for lesson planning and improving the quality of teaching materials. They also delve into the benefits of AI for formative assessments and discuss personal experiences with various AI platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Notebook L. The episode provides insightful tips on integrating AI into educational practices to save time and improve teaching efficiency.

00:00 Introduction to Teacher's AI Cafe

00:20 Preparing for the New School Year

01:41 Using AI to Organize Resources

03:52 Challenges and Solutions in Resource Management

05:05 Innovative Teaching Strategies

11:21 Backward Planning for Effective Teaching

17:35 The Importance of Literacy and AI in Education

18:47 Identifying and Correcting Syntax Errors

20:54 Improving Prompts for Better AI Responses

23:18 Creating Visual and Interactive Learning Resources

28:43 Utilizing Google Forms and Gemini for Quizzes

33:44 Reflections on Teaching Strategies and Tools