

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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Oct 24, 2023 • 8min
Grammarly and GrammarlyGO
In today’s episode, we'll review features of a writing assistant with artificial intelligence (AI), Grammarly, as well as its new AI tool, GrammarlyGO. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Oct 18, 2023 • 46min
AI in the Secondary Classroom, with Julie York
In this episode, Julie York, a high school teacher from South Portland, Maine, helps us unpack the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI) in the secondary classroom. Our conversation focuses on the current state of AI in schools, challenges being faced, and new opportunities moving forward. Together, we also tackle some action steps that can help guide schools as they navigate this new technology. We ask, "How can educators move the use of AI forward in a meaningful way that not only saves teachers time but also empowers students to be prepared for their future?" Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Oct 17, 2023 • 9min
MagicSchool, an AI Tool for Educators
In today’s episode, we'll explore MagicSchool, an example of an artificial intelligence (AI) tool specifically created to help educators save time. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Oct 11, 2023 • 47min
STEM Gems, with Stephanie Espy
In this episode, we are joined by Stephanie Espy, founder of MathSP, cofounder of Knowledge for College, and author and Executive Director of STEM Gems. Stephanie helps us explore pathways that can lead students to careers in STEM fields, including strategies for exposing these opportunities to students who might otherwise not know about them. While our conversation is about STEM-related careers, the concepts and approaches can be applied to nearly any subject area or career field. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Oct 10, 2023 • 9min
Adobe Firefly: AI Image Generation
In today’s episode, we'll review four of the AI image generation tools found in Adobe Firefly. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Oct 3, 2023 • 8min
Canva, a Versatile Creation Tool
In today’s episode, we'll explore the features and creative options available using Canva, a multimedia production tool. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Sep 27, 2023 • 50min
Executive Function and Supporting Students’ Thinking Brains, with Allison Morgan
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Sep 26, 2023 • 8min
Khanmigo, a Personal Tutor and Teaching Assistant
In today’s episode, we'll review Khan Academy's artificially intelligent personal tutor and teaching assistant, Khanmigo. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Sep 20, 2023 • 44min
Community-Building Strategies
In this episode, we talk about the importance of community building in our classrooms, schools, and communities. The Unpacking Education hosts take turns sharing strategies that have been successful for them and for colleagues who they’ve worked with over the years. Tune in and fill your tool kit with a long list of ideas that you can implement today. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Sep 19, 2023 • 11min
Preparing Students for an AI World
In today’s episode, we'll explore five ways that teachers can begin the journey of preparing students for an AI-infused world and workforce. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.


