Vibe Coding, Agentic AI, and What Schools Must Teach Now

What if you could describe exactly what you want and let AI write the code? That's vibe coding—and it's transforming how teachers create classroom tools. In this episode, Vicki Davis talks with 5th-grade teacher and 2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Donnie Piercey about vibe coding in action, explores agentic AI with producer John Davis (including Vicki's 18+ custom Claude Cowork skills), and covers the critical AI literacy and cybersecurity lessons schools must teach NOW with EdTech consultant and author Rachelle Dené Poth.   In this episode, you'll learn: - What vibe coding is and how to use it for classroom printables, newsletters, and games - Why AI is eliminating entry-level jobs and what that means for K-12 curriculum - How to implement agentic AI in your workflow (email triage, meal planning, show production) - Cybersecurity essentials: ransomware in schools, phishing, password safety, and VPN usage - What schools MUST teach: file management, professional vocabulary, computational thinking, and digital discernment   Show notes: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/vibecoding