Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers
AVID Open Access
If it relates to education and matters to you, we're talking about it on our podcasts. Unpacking Education shares in-depth conversations each Wednesday on timely topics with guests who share their expertise and experience—from teaching strategies, to educational technology, to equitable access to future-driven skills for all students. Tune in every Tuesday for a new Tech Talk For Teachers. 5 minutes jam-packed with practical and actionable tech integration strategies and tool tips you can immediately apply in your classroom.
Episodes
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Jan 1, 2025 • 21min
Happy New Year! Highlights of 2024
In this episode, the Unpacking Education team reviews the highlights from top podcast episodes of 2024. Each host shares favorite moments, guests, episodes, and insights from a year that featured another lineup of fantastic local and national guests. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
Dec 31, 2024 • 11min
Calendar Tools for a New Year
In today’s episode, we'll explore strategies for using digital calendars to make your life more organized and efficient. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
Dec 25, 2024 • 23min
Happy Holidays: Gifts From Us To You
In this episode, the Unpacking Education hosts develop an extended toolkit for the holidays. They each take turns sharing strategies and tools that can help to uplift the holiday season. The episode is filled with insight, compassion, humor, and a little music. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
Dec 24, 2024 • 7min
Holiday Tech Fun: Activities for Your Classroom
In today’s episode, we'll explore 10 tech powered activities that you can use to engage your students during the holidays. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
Dec 17, 2024 • 7min
Amplifying Student Voices: Sharing Holiday Stories
In this episode, I'll explore five ways to empower all students with opportunities to express their personal stories and traditions during the holiday season. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
Dec 10, 2024 • 9min
AI Powered Web Search
In today’s episode, we'll explore four digital tools that combine artificial intelligence with web search capability. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
Dec 4, 2024 • 43min
CSEdWeek, with Kiki Prottsman
Kiki Prottsman, Director of Education for Microsoft MakeCode, joins us to talk about CSEdWeek. Taking place December 9–15 this year, CSEdWeek is an annual opportunity to promote computer science (CS) education in our schools. Throughout the episode, Kiki offers both the rationale behind the event as well as insights and strategies that teachers can use to meaningfully bring computer science into their classrooms. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
Dec 3, 2024 • 10min
Free Resources for CSEdWeek
In today’s episode, I'll share four websites full of resources you can use for CS Ed Week, which runs December 9-15, 2024. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
Nov 27, 2024 • 29min
Giving Thanks For The Unsung Heroes In Our Schools
In this episode, our hosts give thanks for all the unsung heroes in our schools, the people who work tirelessly every day to keep things running smoothly. Even though these people may not get the recognition they deserve, they are vital to the success and daily operations of our schools. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we want to thank you for all you do. You make a difference. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
Nov 26, 2024 • 10min
Thank You Card Templates and Generators
In today’s episode, we'll explore three digital tools that you can use to effectively and efficiently create thank you cards and messages. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
