Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers

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NotebookLM, Three Powerful Updates Nov 12, 2024

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In today’s episode, we'll explore three powerful updates to Google's NotebookLM, a free AI powered digital notebook. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

AI in the K-12 Classroom, with Eric Curts Nov 06, 2024

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In this episode, well-known instructional technology expert, Eric Curts helps us unpack the power of technology in the classroom. Specifically, we dig into generative AI and how it can be used in K-12 classrooms. Eric shares specific examples of AI tools you can try as well as practical classroom activities that can make a real impact with your students. He shares ideas for those new to AI as well as those looking to push to the next level. Additional ideas and resources can be found on his website Control Alt Achieve. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

QuillBot Nov 05, 2024

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In today’s episode, we'll explore QuillBot, a writing assistant that works across apps and websites while leveraging the power of AI to help you write, edit, and revise. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Personalize: Meeting the Needs of All Learners, with Eric Sheninger and Nicki Slaugh Oct 30, 2024

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In this episode, Eric Sheninger and Nicki Slaugh share insights from their new book Personalize: Meeting the Needs of All Learners. They discuss a wide range of perspectives on personalized learning, including why they are proponents of this approach, strategies for achieving personalization, and what it looks like in practice. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Using Technology to Support Offline Learning Oct 29, 2024

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In today’s episode, we'll explore ways for you to use technology to support student work with projects that are primarily offline. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Media Literacy, with Dr. Federica Fornaciari Oct 23, 2024

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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.

A Media Literacy Toolkit for Election Season Oct 22, 2024

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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.

Supporting New Teachers and Staff Oct 16, 2024

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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.

Universal Design for Learning: Action and Expression Oct 15, 2024

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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.

Teacher's Guide to Tech, with Jennifer Gonzalez Oct 09, 2024

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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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