NEW!🎙️ADHD Misconceptions: What Your Students Need You to Know with Jheri south https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e932/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis&utm_content=ADHD%20Misconceptions%3A%20What%20Your%20Students%20Need%20You%20to%20Know - so many powerful... #ADHD

OK me and millions of others have pretended to be an AI chatbot answering each other's questions. I actually got a pretty good answer this morning at http://youraislopbores.me/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis for how teachers can be kind -- the "AI bot" (aka h...!

Watch out! Your Meta videos might not be as private as you think! While Meta claims they filter videos to protect privacy, I don't see how intimate moments or time on the toilet are ... https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0q33nvj0qpo?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis

Nutell... https://www.coolcatteacher.com/nutella-in-space-vibe-coding-and-why-data-driven-doesnt-mean-data-only/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis&utm_content=Nutella%20in%20Space%2C%20Vibe%20Coding%2C%20and%20Why%20Data-Driven%20Doesn%27t%20Mean%20Data-Only #edusky

Brain Friendly Reading Strategies That Actually Work https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e929/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis&utm_content=Brain%20Friendly%20Reading%20Strategies%20That%20Actually%20Work - Great ideas for reading teachers! #edusky

This week's podcast episode is packed with small starting points for inquiry-based learning in K-8. A... http://coolcatteacher.com/e930?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis&utm_content=Inquiry%20Based%20Learning%20Made%20Simple%20for%20K-8 #EduSky #InquiryBasedLearning

I've worked hard to truly disconnect and be with my children this spring break. I've seen all of my children and their spouses! It has been a busy spring break but I've been working to get organized because the end of the year will be so busy! Have you had your break yet? How did you spend it?

🎙️ Part 2 of our #STEAM Superseries - STEAM Classroom Ideas That Work: 9 Experts ... https://www.coolcatteacher.com/steamaction/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis&utm_content=STEAM%20Classroom%20Ideas%20That%20Work%3A%209%20Experts%20Share%20What%27s%20Real#STEAM#edusky

Well it looks like Val Kilmer will be the first to "star" in a movie after his death. Oddly enough the movie is titled "Deep as the ... #deepfake https://variety.com/2026/film/news/val-kilmer-ai-film-as-deep-as-the-grave-1236691042/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis

This article is about people using vpn and other browser based extensions that basically keylog every chat - we should be concerned! READ THIS → Chatbo... https://www.theregister.com/2026/03/03/chatbot_data_harvesting_personal_info/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis

Stop starting w/ answers. Start w/ questions. 12 educators share the STEAM mindset. From inquiry-based sc... @timneedles. https://www.coolcatteacher.com/steammindset?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis&utm_content=The%20Mindset%20Empowering%20Great%20STEAM%20Education

As a teacher when I deal with discipline, I try not to focus on retaliation but on redemption & redirection. I shouldn't be surprised that children act like children but as an adult, I cannot let myself act like one. I got this from Mom. She was a great teacher. I miss her.

Still spreading in... #ad #edusky #edtech https://www.coolcatteacher.com/create-balanced-class-lists-elementary/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis&utm_content=Every%20Year%20Is%20a%20Fresh%20Start%3A%205%20Tips%20for%20Making%20Class%20Lists%20Work%20for%20Everybody

🐈 Einstein Cheating Bot Exposed: What You Should Know https://www.coolcatteacher.com/einstein-cheating-bot/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis&utm_content=Einstein%20Cheating%20Bot%20Exposed%3A%20What%20You%20Should%20Know #edusky

Everybody is talking about Open Claw -- here is what it is and what it does for those of you who wonder: Why the OpenClaw AI agent is a 'privacy nightmare' - https://news.northeastern.edu/2026/02/10/open-claw-ai-assistant/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis

"Self-regulation of tech use is probably a marketing ploy by a technology lobbyist because ... http://coolcatteacher.com/e928?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis&utm_content=Teen%20Phone%20Addiction%3A%20What%20Actually%20Works #EduSky #phoneaddiction #digitalwellness

🐈 Creative March Lesson Ideas (And More Ideas from ... https://www.coolcatteacher.com/march-lesson-plan-ideas-2026/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis&utm_content=Creative%20March%20Lesson%20Ideas%20%28And%20More%20Ideas%20from%20my%20Teacher%20Newsletter%29 #edusky

One in five kids. One in three teachers w/ the wrong assumption. This week on Cool Cat Teacher Talk, @suereviews.bsky.social and @socialcipher.bsky.social gave amazing insight — the double empathy problem, the quiet room that works because it exists, and the power of one student finding their voice.

Your K-3 students might not be ignoring you! It might be their working memory simpl... http://coolcatteacher.com/e927?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis&utm_content=Executive%20Function%20Strategies%20K-3%20Teachers%20Can%20Use%20Today #kindergarten #elemchat #edusky

An Infographic from Larry Ferlazzo from the UN Report on the biggest global risks is worth reviewing and discussing in class. Look at the location of Fake News!

The beauty of Claude Cowork is that when you can do a task, you can work to refine a SKILL (as I've done with processing the 10 minute teacher transcript). Then, you just refer to the skill and share the folder with the content and it does the rest. Claude Cowork is impressive!

47% of teachers say students show little interest in learning. We can do better! Four educator... https://www.coolcatteacher.com/culture2026?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis&utm_content=Building%20Classroom%20Culture%20That%20Transforms%20Learning #edusky #teaching

Claude Cowork is truly a remarkable tool. While I don't give it access to huge folders or whole desktops, its ability to do tasks like I would delegate to someone is remarkable. Much of it relates to the accessibilty tags for images and processing. Time saver! Anyone else using Claude Cowork?

Creating balanced class lists is one of the most high-stakes, least-discussed tasks in eleme... #edusky https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e926/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis&utm_content=Balanced%20Class%20Lists%3A%20A%20Principal%27s%20Guide%20to%20Planning%20Ahead

Epic Elementary Super Show: Executive Functioning, Read... https://www.coolcatteacher.com/elementary/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis&utm_content=Epic%20Elementary%20Super%20Show%3A%20Executive%20Functioning%2C%20Reading%2C%20Math%20Differentiation%2C%20and%20More

Great listen "How to Use Formative Assessment Like an Expert Teacher" from @edutopia with Jay McT... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-use-formative-assessment-like-an-expert-teacher/id1840474338?i=1000747847687&utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis #teaching

This explanation of "the Learning Pit" from the author, James Nottingham, is so helpful.

Some great advice from college Student Zak Adams who works with Project Access on helping ki... https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e925/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis&utm_content=How%20Teachers%20Can%20Give%20High-Potential%20Students%20a%20College%20Roadmap #edusky

This week's newsletter -- Hope and Help for Teachers in a Co... https://www.coolcatteacher.com/cool-cat-teacher-newsletter-january-2026/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis&utm_content=Hope%20and%20Help%20for%20Teachers%20in%20a%20Cold%20January%20%F0%9F%92%9B #edusky

Teachers — learning sticks when we use retrieval practice, sp... https://www.coolcatteacher.com/attention2026?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis&utm_content=Strategies%20to%20Boost%20Student%20Focus%20and%20Learning%20Efficiency #edusky #teachers #education #learning

Did you know it is data privacy week? Here are some resources from the National Cybersecurity Alliance (hat tip to Thomas Ho for the find) to help us work towards protectin... https://www.staysafeonline.org/data-privacy-week?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis #edusky

Supporting English learners starts with listening, respect, and high ... https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e924?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis&utm_content=English%20Language%20Learners%3A%20How%20to%20Engage%20with%20New%20Students #edusky #teachers #ell #education

How can we engage students according to the Neuroscience? https://www.coolcatteacher.com/attention/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis #edusky

Today in 8th Grade Computer apps we're going to be "Privacy Policy Detectives" as we explore the changes in TikTok's privacy policy.... https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TRgPzMgeQkdV8iH1BAB5n7myOF8vDnMfn8f1y3wCuyQ/edit?usp=sharing&utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis

Anthropic just gave Claude "values" - something we'll be talking about in my classes this week! What do you think? What should be the "values" of an AI model?

We talked about this in my 8th grade class yesterday. Their conclusion? Kids aren't fully developed but parents should be looking at their child's phones. They said the random checks of their phones made them feel safer and accountable. What do you think?

I’m excited to share that I’ll be speaking at #FETC2026 in Orlando! 🎤✨ Join me as we explore fresh ideas, bold strategies, and game-changing innovations shaping the future of K–12 education. Let’s level up learning together, see you this weekend! Join me: invt.io/1bxbtkqv1sr

🐈 Kindergarten to 2035: How Demographics and AI Are Res... #FETC https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e923/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis&utm_content=Kindergarten%20to%202035%3A%20How%20Demographics%20and%20AI%20Are%20Reshaping%20Schools%20%23FETC#FETC@jenwomble. #edusky

This morning I reminded myself what I read in Shawn Achor's book - attitudes are contagious. If someone is around me what attitude will they catch? Going back after break is hard but learning should be a joy and teaching is a privilege. #teacherlife

Merry CHRISTmas! Here's a special episode that is different from the others where I share about Jesus Christ and how He changes everything - I have some amazing gue... https://youtu.be/_V9zJLR1TIQ?si=Qh-YDq4uAoLsv6qO&utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis #MerryChristmas

🐈 Getting Consistent Results from AI: Understanding the AI Context Window https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e922/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis&utm_content=Getting%20Consistent%20Results%20from%20AI%3A%20Understanding%20the%20AI%20Context%20Window #edusky

This week's show is about 🐈 The Science of Attention and Its Impact on Learning https://www.coolcatteacher.com/attention/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis&utm_content=The%20Science%20of%20Attention%3A%20The%20Difference%20One%20Teacher%20Makes #edusky - some re...

🐈 Transform Your School with Ethical AI: Insights from Experts https://www.coolcatteacher.com/criticalai/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis&utm_content=Transform%20Your%20School%20with%20Ethical%20AI%3A%20Insights%20from%20Experts #edusky

🎙️New Podcast Just Shared: How to Build a Reader: 4 Tips to Teach Reading Joyfully https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e920/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis&utm_content=How%20to%20Build%20a%20Reader%3A%204%20Tips%20to%20Teach%20Reading%20Joyfully

If you have to help kids prep for your exam, Notebook LM is your friend. I take the exam and use it to help me generate not only review content for students but also review questions that I give each day so we can review each day in class for the exam.

🐈 Play, Curiosity, and the Joy of Math with Dan Finkel https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e919/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis&utm_content=Play%2C%20Curiosity%2C%20and%20the%20Joy%20of%20Math%20with%20Dan%20Finkel #edusky

This week's newsletter just posted: My review of the Atlas AI Browser from ChatGPT, 6 ideas for teaching writing in elementary, ideas to... https://cool-cat-teacher.kit.com/posts/real-world-learning-ai-insights-warm-hearts-this-week?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis

🐈 Can AI Replace Teachers? Dr. Catlin Tucker on Smarter Lesson Design... https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e918/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis&utm_content=Can%20AI%20Replace%20Teachers%3F%20Dr.%20Catlin%20Tucker%20on%20Smarter%20Lesson%20Design%20and%20UDL #edusky

🐈 The Real Deal: Real AI, Real World Learning and Real Homework Hacks https://www.coolcatteacher.com/realdeal/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis&utm_content=The%20Real%20Deal%3A%20Real%20AI%2C%20Real%20World%20Learning%20and%20Real%20Homework%20Hacks #edusky wit...

My students loved this #steam toy! Clixo: The Must... https://www.coolcatteacher.com/clixo-steam-toy-design-thinking/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis&utm_content=Clixo%3A%20The%20Must%20Have%20STEAM%20Toy%20That%20Bends%20the%20Rules%20of%20Play#steam#edusky #ad #Clixo