Vicki Davis
@coolcatteacher.bsky.social
Classroom teacher, #edtech geek, blogger at @coolcatteacher and host of 10 Minute Teacher Podcast. Want us to reach every child, encourage teachers, help parents, work together to help the next gen succeed. 👏 mom of 3. Have 1 🐱#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!
Infographic: “Ranked: The 28 Biggest Global Risks, According to the UN”
This infographic from Visual Capitalist would certainly be an interesting one to use in class, with students researching each one and deciding their own rankings.
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February 13, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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!
February 12, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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...
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February 12, 2026 at 5:37 PM
47% of teachers say students show little interest in learning. We can do better! Four educator...
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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?
Claude Cowork for Students and Educators: Transform Your Academic Workflow | ThePromptBuddy
A complete guide to using Claude Cowork for academic research, writing, and file management. Built for students and educators.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:08 AM
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
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February 12, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Creating balanced class lists is one of the most high-stakes, least-discussed tasks in eleme... #edusky
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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
February 4, 2026 at 11:21 PM
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
How to Use Formative Assessment Like an Expert Teacher
Podcast Episode · School of Practice · 02/03/2026 · 21m
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February 3, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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.
From Challenge to Triumph: The Learning Pit Concept Explained
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February 2, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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
February 2, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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
Hope and Help for Teachers in a Cold January 💛
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January 31, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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
January 29, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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
Data Privacy Week - National Cybersecurity Alliance
Data Privacy Week is an international initiative to empower individuals and organizations to better manage the privacy of their data. We release a free toolkit of resources to help better manage your personal info and who has access to your data.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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 ...
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English Language Learners: How to Engage with New Students
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January 28, 2026 at 12:46 AM
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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
January 27, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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
January 26, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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?
Can You Teach an AI to Be Good? Anthropic Thinks So
Anthropic published Claude's constitution—a document that teaches the AI to behave ethically and even refuse orders from the company itself.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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?
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?
Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial
TikTok, YouTube and Meta remain defendants in the case, which is due to kick off next week.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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?
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
I’ll be presenting at #FETC2026
Join me!
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January 9, 2026 at 3:25 AM
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 @jenwomble.
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Kindergarten to 2035: How Demographics and AI Are Reshaping Schools #FETC
Learn what the future of education holds as we face challenges and opportunities in technology and student engagement.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:59 AM
🐈 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 @jenwomble.
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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
Going back after break is hard but learning should be a joy and teaching is a privilege. #teacherlife
January 5, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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
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
December 25, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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
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Getting Consistent Results from AI: Understanding the AI Context Window
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December 22, 2025 at 8:38 PM
🐈 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
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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
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The Science of Attention and Its Impact on Learning
Explore the science of attention in education. Discover strategies for engaging students and enhancing learning environments.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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
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🐈 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
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December 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
🐈 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
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🎙️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
December 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
🎙️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