Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers

In today’s episode, we'll explore 10 ways that students can use artificial intelligence (AI) in the inquiry process. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, Dr. Adam Phyall joins us to highlight Digital Learning Day. He is the Director of Professional Learning and Leadership at All4Ed, the parent organization sponsoring Digital Learning Day. Dr. Phyall says, “Digital Learning Day is really focusing in on how teachers [and] how schools are leveraging and using technology to not only connect students to each other but to connect them to their future opportunities.”Together, we explore more about what Digital Learning Day is, how teachers can learn even more about it, and some practical ways that educators can celebrate the event. It’s an opportunity to highlight the great work being done in classrooms and schools. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, we'll explore how you can positively and productively leverage artificial intelligence (AI) as a cowriter and writing assistant during the writing process. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, we are joined by Amanda Ipock, who is Librarian for an elementary school within the Renton School District in Washington state. Amanda worked with her elementary students to produce and broadcast a weekly school-wide video podcast. Amanda shares her journey, what she learned along the way, and how this work has positively impacted the students and the school culture. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Learn about Google's AI-Powered Digital Notebook, NotebookLM, that lets users upload documents and utilize AI for summarizing and note-taking. Discover its features like integrated AI chat window and capability to hold up to 20 sources per notebook.

In this episode, Jimmy Casas, an award-winning principal and leadership coach, joins us to talk about recalibrating the culture of a school. As we dig into his new book, Recalibrate the Culture: Our Work, Our Why, Our Values, Jimmy reminds us that “in only positive cultures can kids really thrive to their full potential.” This book is the follow-up to his bestseller, Culturize: Every Student. Every Day. Whatever It Takes., and in it, Jimmy explores ways to develop the type of positive culture that both students and staff need to fully succeed. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In today’s episode, we'll answer six frequently asked questions about generative artificial intelligence (AI) to give you a solid foundation into this transformative technology. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, we are joined by Eisha Buch, the Director of Education Development and Programs at Common Sense Media. Eisha provides resources that can be used to help students develop healthy digital lifestyles. She unpacks the free lessons and web content—created to be both actionable and accessible—that are available on the Common Sense Education website. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In today’s episode, we'll explore ways that teachers can promote and preserve academic integrity in writing when students have access to generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, Dr. Joe Sanfelippo joins us to talk about leadership, and we focus on the content of his book, Lead From Where You Are: Building Intention, Connection, and Direction in Our Schools. Our conversation ranges from the importance of empowering everyone in an organization to become a leader to strategies and conditions necessary to develop leaders in our school communities. He says, “If we can figure out ways to lead from the position that we’re in, we can find ways to impact, not only those we serve in leading that position but those around us as well. And I think that when we develop capacity to lead, then nobody leads alone.” Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.