Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers

In today’s episode, we explore ways to teach K-12 students about citizenship in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, we speak with best-selling author Elena Aguilar about her forthcoming book, Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching. While the book is written with academic coaches in mind, the strategies and messages apply to anyone working in education. Our conversation ranges from the need to fulfill core human needs like belonging, autonomy, self-esteem, and purpose and meaning to the skills and strategies that can help us all meet those needs. As Elena states that by attending to these core human needs, “We can heal and transform our world.”  Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In today’s episode, we'll explore ways to use generative AI tools to inspire and enhance creativity in the K–12 classroom. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, we are joined by Kris Beck, the Director of Computer Science in Chicago Public Schools. Kris shares the exciting work she and her team are doing to empower every student in heir system with future ready computer science skills and experiences. She explains about how they have developed and grown their program and she offers suggestions for how districts might go about starting a computer science program in their schools. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In today’s episode, we'll explore how generative AI tools can help facilitate critical thinking in the K–12 classroom. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In today’s episode, we'll explore three ways students can improve collaboration skills through interaction with generative artificial intelligence (AI). Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In today’s episode, we'll explore how you and your students can use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to improve communication skills. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Adeel Khan, a former teacher and principal, founded MagicSchool, an AI-driven platform empowering educators. He shares his journey from classroom to innovation, emphasizing the importance of technology in teaching. The discussion highlights how MagicSchool simplifies AI for educators while enhancing student engagement. Data privacy in education is also a key topic, addressing the importance of protecting student information. Adeel stresses the need for teacher support in today's landscape, celebrating their critical role in shaping future generations.

In today’s episode, we'll explore the top five free resources on the News Literacy Project website that can help teachers learn about news literacy and also teach it to their students. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, K-12 educators across the United States again share their experiences and insights about artificial intelligence. Topics are wide-ranging, including comments about embracing AI as a resource, teaching students how to use it, specific AI tools that teachers have found to be helpful, guardrails for use with students, benefits, and concerns. Their comments again shine a light on where things currently stand with AI in our schools and serve as a springboard to our conversation about the best ways to move ahead. These recorded comments were captured during educator interviews at the AVID National Conference in San Diego. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.