
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

Aug 14, 2024 • 27min
Preparing Your Classroom's Online Learning Space
In this episode, the Unpacking Education podcast team discusses what to consider when setting up an online learning space for your students and their families. The conversation includes such topics as how to organize that space, how to make it consistent and accessible, and how to help ensure a successful experience for your end users. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Aug 13, 2024 • 12min
Back-to-School Teacher Technology Checklist
In today’s episode, we'll explore eight technology tips for successfully starting your school year. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Aug 7, 2024 • 32min
Preparing Your Classroom's Physical Space
In this episode, the Unpacking Education podcast team discusses what to consider when setting up the physical space in your classroom in order to maximize learning and positively impact students. The conversation spans such topics as how to arrange the furniture in the room, what to put on the walls, how to engage students in the process, and how to match the space to instructional goals. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Aug 6, 2024 • 12min
Brisk Teaching
In today’s episode, we'll explore Brisk Teaching, an AI-powered teaching assistant and student feedback tool. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Jul 31, 2024 • 31min
College and Career Connections, with Tasha Henderson, Television Writer/Producer, and Her Former AVID Teacher, Ben Solomon
In this episode, we listen to interviews with a former AVID student, Tasha Henderson, and her former AVID teacher, Ben Solomon. Tasha has since earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees on her way to becoming a Television Writer and Producer. Ben, who now works as the Manager of Learning Programs, Products, and Services at AVID Center, looks back on his years teaching Tasha in the AVID classroom. This unique juxtaposition of student and teacher stories offers a unique look into the educational experience and the relationships that can launch students to both academic and career success. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Jul 30, 2024 • 8min
aiEDU
In today’s episode, we'll explore the free student and teacher resources about artificial intelligence available on the aiEDU website. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Jul 24, 2024 • 42min
College and Career Connections: Women in STEM, with Dr. Carolyn Colley, Science Instructional Facilitator
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Carolyn Colley, Science Instructional Facilitator at Sartori Elementary School in Renton, Washington. Dr. Colley shares insights and strategies for integrating more STEM education into the classroom, even if you are not a math or science teacher. Her enthusiasm is infectious, and her ideas are sure to get you thinking about how you can integrate STEM concepts into your daily teaching routine. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Jul 23, 2024 • 11min
Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights
Explore the Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights, a document created by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy that can help guide schools and society at large in the safe and equitable adoption and integration of artificial intelligence. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Jul 17, 2024 • 40min
Universal Design for Learning, with Dr. Sam Johnston
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Sam Johnston, Chief Postsecondary and Workforce Development Officer at CAST. She offers insights into the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines and how they can be used to improve and expand access to learning. She dives into the three core principles—providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and action and expression—and offers a preview into the upcoming release of an updated version 3.0 of the UDL Guidelines, which will be released on July 30, 2024. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Jul 16, 2024 • 6min
AI Pedagogy Project
In today’s episode, we'll explore a free AI guide and engaging student assignments developed by the metaLAB (at) Harvard and made available through the AI Pedagogy Project. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.