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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Oct 16, 2024 • 38min
Supporting New Teachers and Staff
In this episode, we discuss how to best support new teachers and staff. From formal onboarding procedures to informal interactions, we reflect on our own experiences, what was helpful, and how we’ve seen colleagues supported as they enter new roles in the teaching profession. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
Oct 15, 2024 • 15min
Universal Design for Learning: Action and Expression
In today’s episode, we'll explore the third and final section of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines: Design Multiple Means of Action and Expression. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
Oct 9, 2024 • 32min
Teacher's Guide to Tech, with Jennifer Gonzalez
In this episode, Jennifer Gonzalez, the editor in chief of The Cult of Pedagogy, joins us to talk about effective tech integration in the classroom. She shares tips and best practices as well as an overview of the popular resource she’s developed called The Teacher’s Guide to Tech. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
Oct 8, 2024 • 10min
Universal Design for Learning: Representation
In today’s episode, we'll explore the first section of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines: Design Multiple Means of Representation. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
Oct 2, 2024 • 26min
The Psychology of Math Anxiety & Strategies for Overcoming It, with Dr. Aditya Nagrath
In this episode, Dr. Aditya Nagrath joins us to talk about math anxiety. He discusses themes and strategies from his book, Treating Mathematics Anxiety, as well as an overview of a software program he has developed called Elephant Learning. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
Oct 1, 2024 • 10min
Universal Design for Learning: Engagement
In today’s episode, we'll explore the first section of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines: Design Multiple Means of Engagement. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
Sep 24, 2024 • 8min
Universal Design for Learning: UDL Guidelines 3.0 Released
In today’s episode, we'll explore the newly released version 3.0 of the Universal Design for Learning Guidelines from CAST. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
Sep 18, 2024 • 42min
Inspiring Teachers and Reimagining Education, with Eric Anderson
In this episode, we are joined by Eric Anderson, a Licensed K-12 School Counselor and the Family and Community Engagement Coordinator at Stillwater Public Schools. Eric shares his district’s innovative approach to both summer school, which they call their Summer Success Program, and their unique grow your own teachers program which elevates students and introduces them to possible careers in the teaching profession. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
Sep 17, 2024 • 11min
AVID Open Access for Professional Learning
In today’s episode, we'll explore how you can use the resources at AVID Open Access to design professional learning experiences. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
Sep 11, 2024 • 31min
Pedagogy to Prepare Students for Their Futures, with Gina Gamnis
In this episode, we are joined by Gina Gamnis, Executive Director for AVID Center in the Upper Midwest Area. Gina shares her insights into the skills that students need to be future-ready as well as proven classroom strategies for enabling students to develop those skills. She shares practices from AVID classrooms that can be used in any classroom, and she introduces listeners to the AVID Certified Educator program. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
