

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.
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Jul 3, 2024 • 41min
College and Career Connections: Women in STEM, with Dr. Ailene Ettinger, Quantitative Ecologist
We continue our series of episodes featuring women in STEM and exploring ways to engage students in making college and career connections. In this episode, Quantitative Ecologist Dr. Ailene Ettinger joins us to talk about her career. She explains what she does, how she became interested in quantitative ecology, and how we can engage our own students in potential STEM careers like this. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Jul 2, 2024 • 11min
Birthday Celebrations
In today’s episode, we'll explore ways that you can leverage technology for birthday celebrations in the classroom.

Jun 26, 2024 • 46min
ReadM, with Oren Farhi and Dr. Hope Blecher
Oren Farhi and Dr. Hope Blecher join us to share their inspiring story about how a challenge with learning to speak English led to an innovative and empowering invention: ReadM. ReadM is an online application that listens to students read while providing immediate and targeted feedback to help them grow and progress. During the episode, we learn about the origin story of this app as well as how tools like ReadM can empower language learners. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Jun 25, 2024 • 10min
Developing Classroom AI Rules & Guidelines
In today’s episode, we'll explore ideas for creating AI rules and guidelines at the classroom level. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Jun 20, 2024 • 9min
AVID Creator Planet: Coming Soon on Roblox
In today’s episode, we learn about a new educational learning experience to be released by AVID and Super League on the gaming platform Roblox.

Jun 19, 2024 • 41min
College and Career Connections: Women in STEM, with Lisette Terry, Structural Forensic Engineer
We begin a series of episodes that focus on college and career readiness. These episodes will explore college and career choices as well as ways in which K-12 educators can help prepare students for these fields. In this episode, we are joined by Lisette Terry, a structural forensic engineer. Lisette introduces us to the field of civil engineering. Our conversation ranges from Lisette’s personal journey as well as discussions about stereotypes in the field and how educators can attract more diverse populations of students to STEM careers. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Jun 18, 2024 • 12min
Developing District & School AI Policy
In today’s episode, we'll review resources and strategies that help guide the writing of district and school AI policy. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Jun 12, 2024 • 33min
EDSAFE AI, with Dr. Jordan Mroziak
In this episode, Dr. Jordan Mroziak, the AI and Education Project Director at EDSAFE AI and InnovateEDU, joins us to discuss the issues and processes related to safely adopting an AI policy in your school. We discuss relevant topics, including EDSAFE's SAFE Framework, the EDSAFE Resource Library, and the need to have conversations and ask questions relevant to your unique circumstances. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Jun 11, 2024 • 12min
AI and Character
In today’s episode, we'll explore ways to ethically and responsibly use AI in the K-12 classroom. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Jun 5, 2024 • 29min
Assistive Technology, with Christine Fox
In this episode, we are joined by Christine Fox, the Vice President of Operations at CAST, to discuss assistive technology use in K-12 education. Assistive technology is technology that helps people overcome barriers to interacting with digital tools. It helps break down barriers for people with learning differences and makes the use of the technology “accessible.” CAST’s vision statement reads: “We envision a world where all learning experiences in school, the workplace, and life are intentionally designed to elevate strengths and eliminate barriers so everyone has the opportunity to grow and thrive.” Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.