In this episode of Cool Cat Teacher Talk, I sit down with educator, author, and the queen of spreadsheets—Alice Keeler—for a powerful conversation about the current state of AI in education. From vibe coding (yes, AI-assisted coding!) to the risks of flashy AI tools in Google Classroom, we pull back the curtain on what’s working, what’s broken, and what teachers really need to know.
🎯 Topics We Cover:
- What Google Gemini is actually doing in Google Classroom
- How vibe coding empowers teachers to build their own AI tools
- Privacy concerns and the problem with misleading AI buttons
- Why teachers must take back control of their data
- The dangers of “AI counseling” and students developing relationships with bots
- How we build tools that serve people — not platforms
If you're an educator trying to make sense of the AI wave—and want to protect your students while staying innovative—this is a must-watch conversation.
🔗 Resources Mentioned:
Alice Keeler’s AI Teacher Toolkit: https://educatoraiassistant.com
Blog & Add-Ons: https://alicekeeler.com
“Frickin' Packets” Article by Jennifer Gonzalez: https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/busysheets
📺 Full show notes and all Cool Cat Teacher Talk episodes: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/googleai2025
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