
Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers
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.
Latest episodes

Feb 5, 2025 • 49min
Supporting Students After Graduation, with Dr. Aliber Lozano
Dr. Aliber Lozano, Head of Teaching and Learning at AVID, discusses the importance of supporting students beyond high school graduation, emphasizing the need for a growth mindset and nurturing student agency. He highlights the challenges faced by first-generation college students, including financial literacy, social networks, and mental health. Lozano stresses the role of educators in fostering professional learning and maintaining connections with alumni. He introduces the AVIDly Adulting podcast, aimed at first and second-year professionals, and underscores the significance of community and networking in overcoming obstacles. The conversation concludes with a call to action for educators to support each other and their students. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Feb 4, 2025 • 10min
Free AI Courses
In today’s episode, we'll explore free online courses and resources that you and your students can use to learn more about artificial intelligence. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Jan 29, 2025 • 45min
Diagnostic Teaching, with Richard Pardo

Jan 28, 2025 • 8min
Generating Diagrams with Napkin AI
In today’s episode, we'll explore how you can use Napkin AI to generate text and accompanying graphics, including editable diagrams. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Jan 22, 2025 • 34min
Assessments: Beyond Tests
In this episode, the Unpacking Education team discusses assessment, including traditional testing and options that extend beyond. The dialogue includes conversations about student performance, creation, interaction, and expression. By opening up our assessment options, we can save time, measure success more accurately, and potentially increase motivation for our students. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Jan 21, 2025 • 10min
Creating Interactive Presentations with Curipod
In today’s episode, we'll explore how you can use Curipod to save you time and also make your presentations more engaging and interactive. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Jan 14, 2025 • 9min
Improving Student Motivation Through Passion Projects
In today’s episode, we'll explore how the integration of passion projects can improve student motivation. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Jan 13, 2025 • 35min
Establishing Your Classroom Environment, with Sarah Neitz
In this episode, we are joined by Sarah Neitz, a seventh-grade science teacher who is taking part in the AVID Certified Educator program. As part of that learning experience, she is studying ways to establish a positive and effective classroom environment. Throughout the episode, she shares what she has learned, what she is implementing, and the impact that those strategies have had on her classroom. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Jan 8, 2025 • 49min
Inspiring Creativity, with Kevin Honeycutt
In this episode, we are joined once again by Kevin Honeycutt, a technology integrationist and staff developer, who talks about inspiring our students to create. He offers insights and ideas for creating space where kids can discover their passions through play and creative opportunities. This can range from low-tech cardboard activities to tech-rich creation projects. It can also be done during short time periods in individual classrooms or as a full-day experience for the entire school. Tune in for ideas and inspiration to get your students experiencing the power and joy of creation. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Jan 7, 2025 • 10min
Classroom Podcasting
In today’s episode, we'll explore steps that you can take to introduce podcast creation into your classroom. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.