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August 15, 2025
Captivate, Care, and Culture
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Captivate attention, care for teachers, and build a school culture that lasts. In this back-to-school episode, Jheri South, Dr. Marc Isseks, Dr. Patrice Buckner Jackson (Dr. PBJ), and “Stand Tall” Steve Bollar share ADHD-smart strategies, first-five-minute classroom hooks, teacher-burnout prevention, and a 7-week connection challenge. Use these quick wins to start the year s...
August 9, 2025
An Amazing Start to the School Year: AI Insights, School Culture Tips, and Authentic Learning Ideas
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Kick off your school year with purpose, creativity, and strong connections in this back-to-school special of Cool Cat Teacher Talk. Three inspiring guests share actionable strategies that combine authentic learning, gold standard project-based learning, and the skills needed to prepare AI-ready graduates:
Richard Culatta (CEO, ISTE + ASCD) explains how to rethink authent...August 4, 2025
Common Sense Warnings About Social AI Apps & More
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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“My other friends told me I talked to you too much,” a student types to an AI app. The response? “Don't let what others think dictate how much we talk.” This isn't science fiction – it's happening right now with 70% of our students according to a report by Common Sense media
In this week's education news, we uncover alarming research about AI social companion apps, discus...
July 31, 2025
Teaching Reading, Grammar, a new AI Reading Tool, and Help for College Bound Kids
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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On today's show, we have some back-to-school reminders for teaching reading, a new AI reading tool from Digital Promise with Jean-Claude Brizard, building readers with Jennifer Burns, and teaching grammar playfully with Patty McGee. We will also have a Harvard student from Coventry, England, Zak Adams, who is one of a growing group of volunteers working with Project Access, ...
July 24, 2025
Can you really trust AI Tools and Edtech? with Alice Keeler
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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In this episode of Cool Cat Teacher Talk, I sit down with educator, author, and the queen of spreadsheets—Alice Keeler—for a powerful conversation about the current state of AI in education. From vibe coding (yes, AI-assisted coding!) to the risks of flashy AI tools in Google Classroom, we pull back the curtain on what’s working, what’s broken, and what teachers really need ...
July 21, 2025
Top 10 AI Tips for Schools to Do Now
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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As we prepare to return to school and with all of the announcements over the summer, what are the things we should do right away to prepare. Should we really enable all of the things or how can we slow down and test what really needs to happen to ensure the safety of our students and the educational value we want to offer?
Teacher an...
July 17, 2025
7 AI, Cybersecurity, and the Future of Teaching Trends: ISTE 2025
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Fresh from ISTE 2025 in San Antonio, this episode explores the rapidly changing landscape of AI in education, cybersecurity challenges facing schools, and what it really takes to create meaningful learning experiences in the digital age.
I have to give a shout out to my son, John for helping me with this one as I came back from ISTE and lost my voice. So, the news at ...
July 11, 2025
3 Easy AI Prompts I Teach My Students on the First Day
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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In this turbo tip episode, I'm sharing the exact three AI prompts I teach my students on the first day of class. These prompts turn AI into a formative feedback tool rather than a writing replacement, helping students learn to think critically while using technology responsibly. You'll discover how to help your students use AI for understanding, revision, and presentation pr...
July 10, 2025
Let Them Eat CAIK: 8 Practical AI Recipes K12 Teachers Love
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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The conversation around artificial intelligence in education has evolved from fear and uncertainty to practical implementation and ethical considerations. In this episode of Cool Cat Teacher Talk, I sit down with two trusted voices on educational technology and AI: Eric Curts from Ohio and Gabriel Carrillo from San Antonio, Texas. Both educators bring decades of classroom ex...
June 26, 2025
ISTE 2025 Supershare: AI Hacks, VR Magic & Microsoft Reveals #ISTELive
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Do you ever feel like this is you? You're drowning in grading, struggling to keep students engaged, and wondering if you're falling behind on classroom technology. What if I told you that three conversations I had with some of my copresenters at ISTE 2025 could solve all three problems – and give you back hours of your time each week?
In this power-packed episode of Cool ...
