What happened
Cool Cat Teacher published a 10 Minute Teacher episode in which Vicki Davis interviews Alice Keeler, identified as a Google Developer Expert for Google Workspace, about “vibe coding” with Gemini. The show says Keeler created Educator AI Assistant, a Google Sheets add-on built in two days, described by the source as collecting no data and still in beta. The notes also include beginner guidance for creating a Gemini Gem.
Why it matters
For educators and L&D teams, the episode frames AI-assisted tool building as a way to create narrower workflow supports inside familiar environments such as Google Workspace. The practical cautions are central: Keeler discusses privacy concerns, the rapid emergence of AI-built tools, the need for maintained add-ons, and the role of school IT departments, including features that may not be available to classroom teachers.
What to do next
Treat this as an exploration path, not a procurement shortcut. Start with a narrow, low-risk prototype such as a Gem, test it with colleagues, and revise before wider use. Coordinate with IT on permissions, data handling, and maintenance responsibility. Because Davis notes the conversation was recorded in the middle of last year and tools have changed, verify current Gemini, Workspace, and add-on behavior before implementation.
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