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January 30, 2025
Struggling with Classroom Management? 8 Time Tested Tips
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Classroom management can be one of the toughest challenges educators face. Whether it's dealing with disengaged students, preventing burnout, or finding creative ways to make learning engaging, the struggle is real. In this episode of Cool Cat Teacher Talk, host Vicki Davis is joined by two incredible guests.
Vicki Davis will share her eight tips for classroom management. But what if you're a teacher and you're ...
January 27, 2025
Breaking the Algorithm: How Flipboard and the Fediverse Empower Educators
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In today’s world, algorithms dictate much of what we see online. But what if there were tools to help educators break free from these filter bubbles? In this episode, William “Coach” Jeffery shares how tools like Flipboard and the Fediverse enable educators to take control of their professional learning and curate content that truly matters.
Whether you’re a teacher looking for reliable resources or an adminis...
January 15, 2025
Apple Intelligence and Its Impact on the Classroom
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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In today’s ever-evolving educational landscape, technology continues to redefine how we teach and learn. Often, we didn't know it was coming or even approve its use on our campus but the operating system of our student's phones or ipads or laptops updates and now, a full suite of AI tools are suddenly available everywhere you can type a word.
Yes, this was me when I tested the newest updates to Apple Intelligence...
January 8, 2025
News, Hot Topics, and Tips for Teachers for 2025
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Teachers need to know what is happening and how technology (specifically AI) impacts their classroom.) Throughout 2025 I will create episodes for my podcast and radio/TV show that will cover these topics. In order to collect all of the hot trends and topics for 2025 in one place that I cover, I've created this post which can be bookmarked at https://www.coolcatteacher.com/talknews2025
January 2025: Planning Your ...5 Things Educators Need to Know in January 2025
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Welcome to a brand-new year of teaching! January is the perfect time to refresh your strategies, embrace new tools, and set yourself up for success in 2025. In this episode of Cool Cat Teacher Talk, we cover the top five things teachers need to know to make this year a great one.
Here’s what we’re diving into and when you can tune in:
[00:00] 28 Questions to Plan Your Best Year YetKickstart the year with inte...
January 6, 2025
From Ego to Excellence: School Leadership Growth with Dr. Samuel Nix
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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School leadership is not about ego; it’s about transformation. Whether you're striving to improve school culture, make assessment meaningful, or rebuild your reputation as a leader, this episode is packed with practical insights to guide you in your school leadership growth journey. Today, we’re thrilled to have Dr. Samuel Nix, award-winning educator, Chief Academic Officer of Duncanville Independent School District...
January 3, 2025
How To Help Kids Use Devices Responsibly
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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In this episode of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast, I sit down with Jordan Shapiro, author of The New Childhood: Raising Kids to Thrive in a Connected World. We tackle one of the most pressing challenges for parents and teachers today: how to help kids develop healthy relationships with their devices. From cell phone bans to managing screen time, we dive into the heart of the frustrations many adults face when navigat...
January 1, 2025
4 Essentials for Every Teacher: How to Design Lessons, Engage Kids and Manage Your Classroom
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As a teacher, we must build our classrooms from the ground up. Today, veteran teacher and teacher coach and author of Always a Lesson: Teaching Essentials for Classroom and Career Success, Gretchen Bridgers, shares the four ways we build our classroom. From designing lessons that engage students powerfully to classroom management and student engagement, learn the fundamentals in this quick listen. And hear about the...
December 25, 2024
Jesus: Purpose for the Every Day – A Special Episode on How Faith Shapes My Classroom
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Loneliness. Hopelessness. A search for purpose. These are some of the deepest struggles we face today. But what if the answer isn’t found in accomplishments, possessions, or fleeting distractions? What if the answer is found in a relationship with the One who knows you, loves you, and created you with a purpose?
This Christmas, I’m stepping aside from our regular episodes to share something deeply personal: how ...
December 24, 2024
How to Teach Writing in Today’s Classroom
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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The rapid evolution of AI is reshaping education, especially when it comes to teaching writing. In this episode of Cool Cat Teacher Talk, I explore how educators can balance innovation and tradition to empower students as writers in the classroom. From AI tools like Perplexity Pro to modern note-taking strategies, this episode lays the groundwork for helping students navigate writing in the digital age.
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