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Oct 23, 2024 • 38min

Media Literacy, with Dr. Federica Fornaciari

In this episode, Dr. Federica Fornaciari, a professor in the Strategic Communication programs at National University, helps us unpack the topic of media literacy. She outlines the current state of misinformation and disinformation as well as strategies for discerning fact from untruth. As technology evolves, the skill set necessary to be media literate continues to become more complicated and requires intentional efforts to remain accurately informed citizens. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Oct 22, 2024 • 11min

A Media Literacy Toolkit for Election Season

In today’s episode, we'll explore online resources that you can use to teach your students news and media literacy skills for election season and life in general. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Oct 16, 2024 • 38min

Supporting New Teachers and Staff

In this episode, we discuss how to best support new teachers and staff. From formal onboarding procedures to informal interactions, we reflect on our own experiences, what was helpful, and how we’ve seen colleagues supported as they enter new roles in the teaching profession.  Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Oct 15, 2024 • 15min

Universal Design for Learning: Action and Expression

In today’s episode, we'll explore the third and final section of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines: Design Multiple Means of Action and Expression. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Oct 9, 2024 • 32min

Teacher's Guide to Tech, with Jennifer Gonzalez

In this episode, Jennifer Gonzalez, the editor in chief of The Cult of Pedagogy, joins us to talk about effective tech integration in the classroom. She shares tips and best practices as well as an overview of the popular resource she’s developed called The Teacher’s Guide to Tech.  Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Oct 8, 2024 • 10min

Universal Design for Learning: Representation

In today’s episode, we'll explore the first section of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines: Design Multiple Means of Representation. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Oct 2, 2024 • 26min

The Psychology of Math Anxiety & Strategies for Overcoming It, with Dr. Aditya Nagrath

In this episode, Dr. Aditya Nagrath joins us to talk about math anxiety. He discusses themes and strategies from his book, Treating Mathematics Anxiety, as well as an overview of a software program he has developed called Elephant Learning. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Oct 1, 2024 • 10min

Universal Design for Learning: Engagement

In today’s episode, we'll explore the first section of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines: Design Multiple Means of Engagement. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Sep 25, 2024 • 31min

Game-Based Learning and Immersive Game Development, with Heather Healy

In this episode, Heather Healy, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Super League, joins us to discuss immersive game-based learning and its role in educational spaces. She talks about what these spaces are like as well as the advantages they can bring to our students and classrooms. Heather and her team at Super League are collaborating with AVID and Roblox to bring this type of immersive learning experience to students, teachers, and families through the development of AVID Creator Planet, a free game that will be released on Roblox later this year. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Sep 24, 2024 • 8min

Universal Design for Learning: UDL Guidelines 3.0 Released

In today’s episode, we'll explore the newly released version 3.0 of the Universal Design for Learning Guidelines from CAST. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

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