AI in the Classroom: Project Cafe and the Future of Teacher Feedback with Special Guest David Adams

In this episode of AmpED to 11, hosts Brett Roer and Rebecca Bultsma are joined by David Adams, CEO of the Urban Assembly. David takes us through his innovative work with Project Cafe, an AI-powered platform transforming the way teachers receive feedback. This tool provides real-time insights into classroom dynamics, helping educators refine their teaching strategies, improve student engagement, and create a more impactful learning environment.

In true AmpED to 11 style, we put David through our signature 11 questions—exploring everything from his experience in education innovation to his thoughts on the future of AI in the classroom. David shares how AI is not just a tool, but a catalyst for more meaningful teacher-student interactions, and how Project Cafe is empowering educators to make data-driven decisions without losing the human touch.

David's perspective is both practical and visionary, offering actionable insights into how AI will continue to shape the future of education.

AI News of the Week

Brett and Rebecca dive into some intriguing AI news this week! First up, OpenAI's latest developments, including their ChatGPT Pro plan and the Sora text-to-video model, both of which are causing a stir in the AI world. They also talk about how AI is becoming more interactive, like the ChatGPT voice feature, and how it’s being used to bring some fun and practical applications into our everyday lives, such as voice-driven experiences for kids.

Top AI Tool of the Week

This week's AI tool is Google NotebookLM – a fantastic tool for educators and researchers. It allows users to integrate multiple sources into a notebook and interact with them through AI-generated conversations. It’s a powerful way to quickly synthesize information and make sense of complex documents.

Tune in for valuable insights on the future of AI in education, along with tips and tools you can use right now to stay ahead of the curve.