Vicki Davis

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.

Every Year Is a Fresh Start: 5 Tips for Making Class Lists Work for Everybody %

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Einstein Cheating Bot Exposed: What You Should Know %

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Why the OpenClaw AI agent is a 'privacy nightmare' OpenClaw can organize files, write emails, and build apps—but giving it full computer access comes with major security risks, experts warn.

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 my Teacher Newsletter) %

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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

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.

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...
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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.

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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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

How to Use Formative Assessment Like an Expert Teacher Podcast Episode · School of Practice · 02/03/2026 · 21m

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

From Challenge to Triumph: The Learning Pit Concept Explained %

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

Hope and Help for Teachers in a Cold January 💛 %

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

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.

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

English Language Learners: How to Engage with New Students %

Supporting English learners starts with listening, respect, and high ...
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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

It was great! Thank you for sharing!

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

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.

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?

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.

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’ll be presenting at #FETC2026 Join me!

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 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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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