Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers

Latest Episodes:

WICOR® and AI: Collaboration Feb 27, 2024

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In today’s episode, we'll explore ways that both teachers and students can use artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance collaboration in the classroom. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Strategies for Identifying Deepfakes Feb 26, 2024

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In today’s episode, we'll review seven strategies that you and your students can use to identify deepfakes. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Learning Evolution: The New Era of AI in the Classroom, with Carl Hooker Feb 21, 2024

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When teachers are first exposed to generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, it’s easy for them to identify potential concerns. Will the AI do all the work for students? Will students use it to cheat? Will students lose the ability to be creative and think critically because the AI can do those things for them?

Our guest, Carl Hooker, believes we can strike the proper balance and keep the human at the heart of learning, even with AI in the equation. He says, “I like the idea of keeping the human in the center. AI is the assistant. AI is the feedback. AI is the tutor, the thought partner, but it’s not the learner. The learner is still the most important part.” He adds, “Human compassion will never surpass artificial intelligence.”

Join us as we talk to Carl about his new book, Learning Evolution: The New Era of AI in the Classroom, and explore practical ways that students, teachers, and systems can adapt to the changes brought to the learning process by AI.

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WICOR® and AI: Inquiry Feb 20, 2024

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In today’s episode, we'll explore 10 ways that students can use artificial intelligence (AI) in the inquiry process. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Digital Learning Day, with Dr. Adam Phyall Feb 14, 2024

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In this episode, Dr. Adam Phyall joins us to highlight Digital Learning Day. He is the Director of Professional Learning and Leadership at All4Ed, the parent organization sponsoring Digital Learning Day. Dr. Phyall says, “Digital Learning Day is really focusing in on how teachers [and] how schools are leveraging and using technology to not only connect students to each other but to connect them to their future opportunities.”

Together, we explore more about what Digital Learning Day is, how teachers can learn even more about it, and some practical ways that educators can celebrate the event. It’s an opportunity to highlight the great work being done in classrooms and schools. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

WICOR® and AI: Writing Feb 13, 2024

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In this episode, we'll explore how you can positively and productively leverage artificial intelligence (AI) as a cowriter and writing assistant during the writing process. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Student Podcasting, with Amanda Ipock Feb 07, 2024

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In this episode, we are joined by Amanda Ipock, who is Librarian for an elementary school within the Renton School District in Washington state. Amanda worked with her elementary students to produce and broadcast a weekly school-wide video podcast. Amanda shares her journey, what she learned along the way, and how this work has positively impacted the students and the school culture. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

NotebookLM, Google's AI-Powered Digital Notebook Feb 06, 2024

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In today’s episode, we'll explore NotebookLM, a virtual notebook tool from Google that allows users to upload documents and then use artificial intelligence (AI) to summarize, take notes, and interact with this curated content. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Recalibrate the Culture, with Jimmy Casas Jan 31, 2024

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In this episode, Jimmy Casas, an award-winning principal and leadership coach, joins us to talk about recalibrating the culture of a school. As we dig into his new book, Recalibrate the Culture: Our Work, Our Why, Our Values, Jimmy reminds us that “in only positive cultures can kids really thrive to their full potential.” This book is the follow-up to his bestseller, Culturize: Every Student. Every Day. Whatever It Takes., and in it, Jimmy explores ways to develop the type of positive culture that both students and staff need to fully succeed. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Help, I’ve Fallen Behind on AI! Jan 30, 2024

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In today’s episode, we'll answer six frequently asked questions about generative artificial intelligence (AI) to give you a solid foundation into this transformative technology. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.