Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers

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Holiday Tech Fun: Activities for Your Classroom Dec 24, 2024

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In today’s episode, we'll explore 10 tech powered activities that you can use to engage your students during the holidays. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Amplifying Student Voices: Sharing Holiday Stories Dec 17, 2024

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In this episode, I'll explore five ways to empower all students with opportunities to express their personal stories and traditions during the holiday season. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

AI Powered Web Search Dec 10, 2024

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In today’s episode, we'll explore four digital tools that combine artificial intelligence with web search capability. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

CSEdWeek, with Kiki Prottsman Dec 04, 2024

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Kiki Prottsman, Director of Education for Microsoft MakeCode, joins us to talk about CSEdWeek. Taking place December 9–15 this year, CSEdWeek is an annual opportunity to promote computer science (CS) education in our schools. Throughout the episode, Kiki offers both the rationale behind the event as well as insights and strategies that teachers can use to meaningfully bring computer science into their classrooms. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Free Resources for CSEdWeek Dec 03, 2024

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In today’s episode, I'll share four websites full of resources you can use for CS Ed Week, which runs December 9-15, 2024. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Giving Thanks For The Unsung Heroes In Our Schools Nov 27, 2024

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In this episode, our hosts give thanks for all the unsung heroes in our schools, the people who work tirelessly every day to keep things running smoothly. Even though these people may not get the recognition they deserve, they are vital to the success and daily operations of our schools. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we want to thank you for all you do. You make a difference. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Thank You Card Templates and Generators Nov 26, 2024

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In today’s episode, we'll explore three digital tools that you can use to effectively and efficiently create thank you cards and messages. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Skills for the Future: Carnegie and ETS's Vision for the Future of Assessment, with Danielle Eisenberg Nov 20, 2024

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In this episode, Danielle Eisenberg, Chief of Assessment Design and Integration at ETS, joins us to discuss the future of assessment. She talks in depth about The Skills for the Future Initiative, a joint undertaking between ETS and The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
These two well-known leaders in assessment are collaborating to create improved methods of documenting and assessing the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to succeed in the 21st century, acknowledging that these are not singularly demonstrated through time in the classroom. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Making Music with Generative AI Nov 19, 2024

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Explore two generative AI tools that allow you to create music tracks from text prompts. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Amplifying Excellence in Career Education and Development, with Ben Solomon Nov 13, 2024

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In this episode, Ben Solomon joins us to discuss an exciting project focused on sharing stories from teachers who are supporting students with disabilities and learning differences in the area of career education and development. This project was made possible by the Educating All Learners Alliance who hosted a Community of Action that resulted in the funding of two projects. One of the projects selected was the “Amplify Excellence Initiative” pitched by AVID and Getting Smart. Ben shares the origins and background of the project as well as some of the stories represented in the work. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

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