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