Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers

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College and Career Connections: Women in STEM, with Lisette Terry, Structural Forensic Engineer Jun 19, 2024

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We begin a series of episodes that focus on college and career readiness. These episodes will explore college and career choices as well as ways in which K-12 educators can help prepare students for these fields. In this episode, we are joined by Lisette Terry, a structural forensic engineer. Lisette introduces us to the field of civil engineering. Our conversation ranges from Lisette’s personal journey as well as discussions about stereotypes in the field and how educators can attract more diverse populations of students to STEM careers. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Developing District & School AI Policy Jun 18, 2024

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In today’s episode, we'll review resources and strategies that help guide the writing of district and school AI policy. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

EDSAFE AI, with Dr. Jordan Mroziak Jun 12, 2024

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In this episode, Dr. Jordan Mroziak, the AI and Education Project Director at EDSAFE AI and InnovateEDU, joins us to discuss the issues and processes related to safely adopting an AI policy in your school. We discuss relevant topics, including EDSAFE's SAFE Framework, the EDSAFE Resource Library, and the need to have conversations and ask questions relevant to your unique circumstances. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

AI and Character Jun 11, 2024

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In today’s episode, we'll explore ways to ethically and responsibly use AI in the K-12 classroom. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Assistive Technology, with Christine Fox Jun 05, 2024

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In this episode, we are joined by Christine Fox, the Vice President of Operations at CAST, to discuss assistive technology use in K-12 education. Assistive technology is technology that helps people overcome barriers to interacting with digital tools. It helps break down barriers for people with learning differences and makes the use of the technology “accessible.” CAST’s vision statement reads: “We envision a world where all learning experiences in school, the workplace, and life are intentionally designed to elevate strengths and eliminate barriers so everyone has the opportunity to grow and thrive.” Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

AI and Citizenship Jun 04, 2024

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In today’s episode, we explore ways to teach K-12 students about citizenship in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching, with Elena Aguilar May 29, 2024

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In this episode, we speak with best-selling author Elena Aguilar about her forthcoming book, Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching. While the book is written with academic coaches in mind, the strategies and messages apply to anyone working in education. Our conversation ranges from the need to fulfill core human needs like belonging, autonomy, self-esteem, and purpose and meaning to the skills and strategies that can help us all meet those needs. As Elena states that by attending to these core human needs, “We can heal and transform our world.” Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

AI and the 4 Cs: Creativity May 28, 2024

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In today’s episode, we'll explore ways to use generative AI tools to inspire and enhance creativity in the K–12 classroom. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Computer Science in K-12 Education, with Kris Beck May 22, 2024

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In this episode, we are joined by Kris Beck, the Director of Computer Science in Chicago Public Schools. Kris shares the exciting work she and her team are doing to empower every student in heir system with future ready computer science skills and experiences. She explains about how they have developed and grown their program and she offers suggestions for how districts might go about starting a computer science program in their schools. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

AI and the 4 Cs: Critical Thinking May 21, 2024

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In today’s episode, we'll explore how generative AI tools can help facilitate critical thinking in the K–12 classroom. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.