Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers

In today’s episode, we'll explore ways that you can leverage technology for birthday celebrations in the classroom.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.