The Teachers AI Café

Kane Pittard

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.

  1. 3d ago

    5 Teacher-Friendly Prompt Upgrades for Better AI Results

    Kane welcomes listeners to the Teacher’s AI Cafe, shares that he’s experimenting with NotebookLM’s new video feature to create infographic and short video summaries of episodes on YouTube, and introduces a downloadable brochure via his newsletter. The episode explains that prompts are simply clear instructions and shows how vague prompts produce generic, mismatched lessons. Kane outlines five practical prompt upgrades for teachers: (1) ask the AI to ask clarifying questions before answering; (2) add context, examples, and constraints like year level, literacy needs, lesson length, and language; (3) use a multi-pass draft-review-refine process with a checklist; (4) add self-checking steps, especially for concise answer keys limited to provided resources; and (5) use specific expert roles carefully. He invites guest stories, ratings, and listener questions. 00:00 Welcome to AI Cafe 00:24 NotebookLM Video Experiment 01:09 Five Prompt Upgrades Overview 01:40 Why Prompts Matter 04:16 Upgrade 1 Ask First 06:24 Upgrade 2 Add Context 07:42 Upgrade 3 Draft Review Refine 09:29 Upgrade 4 Self Checking 11:23 Upgrade 5 Expert Roles 13:23 Reusable Master Prompt 15:02 Wrap Up Key Takeaways 16:26 Free Guide and Guest Invite 17:46 Ratings Questions Farewell Subscribe the the newsletter for podcast cheatsheets Find the YouTube version of this here Go to this Facebook group to access the cheatsheet https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnaiforteachers/ Email: kane@learnaiquickly.com Bought to you by: https://learnaiquickly.com/

    19 min

  2. 5d ago

    Ep81 teach update for educators 25th May

    Kane from the Teacher’s AI Cafe shares a May 25 AI update focused on education trends rather than new product releases.  00:00 Welcome to Teachers AI Cafe 00:18 May AI Update Overview 00:47 Survey How Teachers Use AI 01:47 Policy Gaps and Skill Decline 02:36 Designing Visible Thinking Assessments 03:09 AI Assessment Scale Framework 03:38 Berkeley Law Restricts AI 04:27 Graduation AI Name Fail 05:14 Efficiency Versus Care 05:44 Warehouse Robot Reality Check 07:14 Wrap Up and Next Episode Subscribe the the newsletter for podcast cheatsheets Find the YouTube version of this here Go to this Facebook group to access the cheatsheet https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnaiforteachers/ Email: kane@learnaiquickly.com Bought to you by: https://learnaiquickly.com/

    8 min

  3. May 20

    Gemini Gems vs ChatGPT Custom GPTs vs Claude Skills: The Best AI Setup for Teachers (Save Hours Weekly)

    Kane from the Teachers’ AI Cafe explains that teachers often get poor AI results because they rewrite the same prompts instead of building reusable assistants, then compares three customization tools: Gemini Gems, ChatGPT custom GPTs, and Claude Skills. He evaluates them for ease of setup, consistency, and usefulness for lesson planning, resource creation, differentiation, assessment, and daily workload. Gems are the easiest and best for fast, simple repeatable tasks like emails, lesson ideas, and text simplification; custom GPTs take longer but are flexible and consistent for multi-part classroom resources using instructions and uploaded examples; Claude Skills are the most structured and powerful for complex, repeatable workflows but have the steepest learning curve. He recommends starting with one recurring task, refining instructions (including what to avoid), and choosing based on the platform you use. 00:00 Welcome to AI Cafe 00:23 Why Custom Tools Matter 01:28 Meet the Three Options 02:38 Setup Time Compared 04:10 Quality and Consistency 06:03 Which Tool Fits You 07:56 Black Death Lesson Demo 10:31 Strengths and Weaknesses 12:28 Recommended Workflow 14:17 Final Recap and Next Steps 15:45 Closing and Feedback Subscribe the the newsletter for podcast cheatsheets Find the YouTube version of this here Go to this Facebook group to access the cheatsheet https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnaiforteachers/ Email: kane@learnaiquickly.com Bought to you by: https://learnaiquickly.com/

    16 min

  4. May 18

    AI Update for Educators 16th May

    Kane from Teachers AI Cafe shares an AI update for educators, highlighting OpenAI adding Codex to the ChatGPT mobile app to make AI automation more portable, including voice use via CarPlay. He notes Microsoft Edge now embeds Copilot to interpret open tabs and help create study sessions, quizzes, writing support, and podcast-style summaries, plus new Copilot keyboard shortcuts rolling out across Microsoft 365 apps. He covers Anthropic and the Gates Foundation’s four-year $200M initiative for AI in health and education, including support for African languages and tools for teachers in sub-Saharan Africa and India, and Google Gemini’s personalized features in Australia that connect services like Gmail and YouTube for more context. He also discusses growing debate about AI, screens, and phone bans, and describes using Claude Cowork to sort 130,000 teaching files while hitting usage limits and struggling with Codex drive permissions. 00:00 Welcome to Teachers AI Cafe 00:23 This Week’s AI Update 00:34 OpenAI Codex on Mobile 01:35 Copilot Comes to Edge 02:27 Microsoft 365 Copilot Shortcuts 02:42 Anthropic and Gates Initiative 03:52 Gemini Gets Personal Context 04:23 AI in Schools Debate 05:55 Sorting Files with AI 07:30 Wrap Up and Next Steps Subscribe the the newsletter for podcast cheatsheets Find the YouTube version of this here Go to this Facebook group to access the cheatsheet https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnaiforteachers/ Email: kane@learnaiquickly.com Bought to you by: https://learnaiquickly.com/

    8 min

  5. May 12

    AI Is Already Changing Careers: How Schools Must Update Pathways, Curriculum & Guidance

    Kane from the Teachers AI Cafe argues that AI is already reshaping employment and career planning, yet many schools still treat AI as a classroom tool, a cheating issue, or avoid it altogether. Citing Australian reports, he notes growing worker anxiety, widespread reskilling, and expectations of multiple careers, alongside early AI-linked redundancies in white-collar roles like copywriting, coding, data analytics, and administration. He emphasizes the impact is uneven—some workers see no change or productivity gains—yet many report negative emotional effects and concerns about reliability and reduced human interaction. Kane outlines three school challenges: shifting pathway conversations toward flexible skill sets, updating curriculum to build judgment and human strengths (critical thinking, communication, ethics, domain knowledge), and improving careers guidance to address AI-driven task changes and lifelong learning. 00:00 Welcome to Teachers AI Cafe 00:23 AI and Career Education 01:23 Reports Signal Workforce Shift 04:13 AI Redundancies in White Collar 05:15 What Students Need Now 07:06 Three Challenges for Schools 07:11 Pathways Not Fixed Jobs 07:36 Curriculum for AI Judgment 08:33 Guidance and Careers Advice 09:31 What Schools Should Do First 10:47 Trades and Long Term Disruption 11:39 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action Subscribe the the newsletter for podcast cheatsheets Find the YouTube version of this here Go to this Facebook group to access the cheatsheet https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnaiforteachers/ Email: kane@learnaiquickly.com Bought to you by: https://learnaiquickly.com/

    12 min

  6. May 10

    Ai Tech Update for Educators 11th May

    Kane returns with the May 11 tech update, apologizes for missing last week due to work, and says a new episode will follow on Wednesday while inviting teachers to share their AI journeys. 00:00 Welcome to AI Cafe 00:23 Weekly Update Kickoff 00:57 ChatGPT Model Changes 01:46 Trusted Contact Safety 03:01 School Safeguarding Impact 03:45 Anthropic Claude Limits 04:29 Gemini API Expansion 05:11 Microsoft AI Literacy 05:39 Language Practice Tips 06:11 AI Everywhere Wrap Up Subscribe the the newsletter for podcast cheatsheets Find the YouTube version of this here Go to this Facebook group to access the cheatsheet https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnaiforteachers/ Email: kane@learnaiquickly.com Bought to you by: https://learnaiquickly.com/

    7 min

  7. May 4

    Ai Tech Update for Educators 4th May

    Kane from the Teachers’ AI Cafe shares a weekly AI tech update for educators, noting a shift from which model is “smartest” to how AI is embedded in everyday work.  00:00 Welcome to Teachers AI Cafe 00:20 May the Fourth Intro 00:45 Gemini in Google Workspace 01:47 When AI Shapes Workflows 02:05 Platform Wars in Classrooms 03:26 Model Strengths Compared 04:40 Data Safety and Privacy 05:23 Teacher AI Debate Online 06:23 Teachers Stay in Charge 06:45 Wrap Up and Next Steps Subscribe the the newsletter for podcast cheatsheets Find the YouTube version of this here Go to this Facebook group to access the cheatsheet https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnaiforteachers/ Email: kane@learnaiquickly.com Bought to you by: https://learnaiquickly.com/

    7 min

  8. Apr 27

    Ai Tech update for Educators 27th Apr

    Kane from the Teacher’s AI Cafe shares a tech update for April 27, 2026, focused on major moves from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic and what they mean for educators. 00:00 Channel Welcome 00:21 Weekly AI Headlines 01:09 OpenAI 5.5 Upgrade 02:03 Bigger Context Workflows 03:02 Gemini App Additions 04:18 Gemini in Chrome 04:52 Claude Design Tools 05:14 Design vs Gamma 07:05 Graduates and AI Habits 08:22 Wrap Up and Invite Subscribe the the newsletter for podcast cheatsheets Find the YouTube version of this here Go to this Facebook group to access the cheatsheet https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnaiforteachers/ Email: kane@learnaiquickly.com Bought to you by: https://learnaiquickly.com/

    9 min
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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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  • Creator
    Kane Pittard
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Teachers AI Café
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