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.
Episodes
50 episodes
Can Notebook LM Help Teachers Save Time with AI-Generated Resources?
In this episode of the Teacher's AI Cafe, Kane, a teacher and parent, explores using Notebook LM to create educational resources from scratch. He guides us through the process of converting a PDF on Hitler's rise to power into a variety of teac...
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Episode 50
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26:28
AI Tech Update for Educators - 26th Jan
In this episode of Teacher's AI Cafe, host Kane provides a comprehensive update on recent AI developments relevant to educators. Key topics include Google's AI advancements in Google Classroom and Chrome OS, OpenAI's new education initiatives a...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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8:42
AI: Practical Approaches for the New School Year with Kane and Kayla
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 workl...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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37:51
AI Tech Update for Educators 19th Jan
Join us at the Teacher's AI Cafe for this week's AI tech update tailored for educators! Discover the latest incremental changes from major platforms over the past seven days. Learn about Microsoft's Elevate for Educators program, OpenAI's ChatG...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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5:13
Using AI to Support ESL Students new to English
In this episode of the Teacher's AI Cafe, Kane discusses practical strategies for using AI to support middle school students who are learning English as a second language. He emphasizes the importance of dual-language scaffolding, AI-assisted w...
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Episode 45
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13:47
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 emergin...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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8:08
Practical AI Strategies for Teachers with Kane and Zac
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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27:52
AI Tech Update for Educators 5th Jan
n this episode of Teacher's AI Cafe, Kane, a seasoned teacher and parent, discusses the latest AI updates relevant to educators as the first week of 2026 unfolds. Kane covers AI-related issues such as an inappropriate image modification feature...
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Episode 42
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5:50
AI in Education: Research Highlights and Practical Insights for 2026
In this episode of the Teacher's AI Cafe, host Kane reviews key AI research papers from 2025, highlighting their implications for educators. He discusses studies on AI-human synergy, the risks of cognitive offloading, student use of AI without ...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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16:15
AI Tech Update For Educators 29th December
Kane from the Teacher's AI Cafe discusses practical AI strategies to help teachers save time and reduce stress. In this episode, he covers: Google's new notebook lecture mode which converts notes into long audio explanations, a year-end summary...
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Episode 40
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6:42
Why Deep Research Fails Teachers, And How to Fix It
In this episode of the Teacher's AI Cafe, host Kane, a teacher and parent, shares a repeatable process for using deep research tools on various AI platforms to enhance classroom effectiveness. The guide is broken down into two main stages: buil...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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16:18
AI Tech Update For Educators 22nd December
In this episode of the Teacher's AI Cafe, Kane discusses the latest advances in AI technology aimed at easing teachers' workloads and improving classroom efficiency. The updates include faster response times and better multimodal capabilities o...
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Episode 38
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7:14
AI Agents for teachers
Utilizing AI Agents for Efficient Classroom ManagementIn this episode of the Teacher's AI Cafe, Kane focuses on the practical application of AI agents to help teachers reduce their workload, provide efficient feedback, and manage their ...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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19:06
AI Tech Update for Teachers: Week of 15th Dec
In this episode, the podcast begins with a somber reflection on a tragic shooting at Bondi Beach before transitioning to discuss recent advancements in AI technology, particularly relevant to educators. Topics include the release of ChatGPT 5.2...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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9:22
Mastering AI Prompts with the Google PARTS Framework
In this episode of the Teacher's AI Cafe, host Kane discusses practical AI strategies to reduce teachers' workload and improve feedback. Kane introduces the PARTS framework by Google, designed to help educators craft effective AI prompts. The a...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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14:20
AI Tech Update for Teachers: Week of 8th Dec
In this episode of Teacher's AI Cafe, host Kane introduces a new segment called 'AI Tech Update,' which will provide weekly insights into recent AI developments applicable to teachers. This week, Kane discusses five key stories: 1) the release ...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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7:39
Career Guidance in an AI World: Building Future-Ready Students
This episode of Teacher's AI Cafe explores the impact of AI on future job markets and how educators can prepare students for a rapidly changing workplace. The discussion is divided into three sections: an overview of new jobs created by AI, the...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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34:13
The coming of AI Browsers for Educators: Pros, Cons, and Practical Applications
In this episode of the Teacher's AI Cafe, Kane discusses the potential for AI-enabled web browsers to revolutionize the workflow for educators. He introduces various AI browsers, including the Atlas browser, and examines their key features such...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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18:55
Maximize Your Classroom Efficiency with AI Tools: A Comprehensive Review
In this episode of Teacher's AI Cafe, Kane returns from his travels to discuss the latest updates in the AI world and provides a review of various wrapper AI tools designed for educators. Kane emphasizes the importance of AI literacy and ...
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25:48
The Biggest AI Updates in Education for 2025
In this episode of the Teacher's AI Cafe, host Kane provides an overview of the latest AI updates for major platforms in 2025, including ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, and Google Gemini. Kane highlights practical new features such as ChatG...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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15:44
Integrating Connectors in ChatGPT for Teacher Efficiency
Welcome to the Teacher's AI Cafe! In this episode, we explore how to leverage connectors in ChatGPT to streamline and enhance your teaching workflow. From integrating Gmail, Google Drive, Canva, and more, this guide shows practical steps to red...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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24:55
Leveraging AI in Education: Insights from a School Leader
In this episode of the Teacher's AI Cafe, Kane interviews James, an associate principal with 15 years of experience in education. They discuss AI's potential to reduce workload, enhance feedback, and improve student engagement. James shares pra...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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32:04
Teaching with AI: A Conversation with Science Teacher Kayla
In this episode of the Teacher's AI Cafe, Kane, welcomes Kayla, a seasoned science teacher, to discuss their experiences with incorporating AI in the classroom. Kane and Kayla delve into practical strategies that reduce teacher workload, enhanc...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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36:35
Using the power of Projects on AI platforms
In this episode of the Teacher's AI Cafe, host Kane discusses practical AI strategies for educators to streamline their workflow, focusing on using ChatGPT for creating customized resources and lesson plans. Kane explains how to create project ...
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18:54
Comparing AI Prompt Frameworks for Effective Teaching and Learning
In this milestone 26th episode of the Teachers AI Cafe, the host explores various AI prompt frameworks designed to enhance educational workflows. The episode is create using NoteBookLM from Google as example of how AI tool can be used with exis...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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20:24