Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers

Latest Episodes:

Supporting a Healthy Digital Lifestyle, with Eisha Buch Jan 24, 2024

Show notes

In this episode, we are joined by Eisha Buch, the Director of Education Development and Programs at Common Sense Media. Eisha provides resources that can be used to help students develop healthy digital lifestyles. She unpacks the free lessons and web content—created to be both actionable and accessible—that are available on the Common Sense Education website. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Writing With Integrity in the Age of AI Jan 23, 2024

Show notes

In today’s episode, we'll explore ways that teachers can promote and preserve academic integrity in writing when students have access to generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Lead From Where You Are, with Dr. Joe Sanfelippo Jan 17, 2024

Show notes

In this episode, Dr. Joe Sanfelippo joins us to talk about leadership, and we focus on the content of his book, Lead From Where You Are: Building Intention, Connection, and Direction in Our Schools. Our conversation ranges from the importance of empowering everyone in an organization to become a leader to strategies and conditions necessary to develop leaders in our school communities. He says, “If we can figure out ways to lead from the position that we’re in, we can find ways to impact, not only those we serve in leading that position but those around us as well. And I think that when we develop capacity to lead, then nobody leads alone.” Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Academic Integrity in the Age of AI Jan 16, 2024

Show notes

In today’s episode, we'll explore ways to address and maintain academic integrity in a classroom where students have access to generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Shift Writing Into the Classroom, with Dr. Katie Novak Jan 10, 2024

Show notes

In this episode, Dr. Katie Novak joins us to talk about the new book she has co-written with Dr. Catlin Tucker, Shift Writing Into the Classroom With UDL and Blended Learning. They believe that we need to rethink how we approach writing in school. Dr. Novak, a former writing teacher herself, explains that while teachers are working harder than ever, what we are currently doing is not working. Fewer than 30% of students are meeting grade-level writing proficiency on standardized assessments, and teachers are burning themselves out by bringing large numbers of papers home to grade. On top of this, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has made cheating easier, threatening to undercut the integrity of student writing. The solution to these challenges, this book argues, is to shift the writing process into the classroom. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

The Achievery Jan 09, 2024

Show notes

In today’s episode, we'll explore the content of The Achievery, a free online resource from AT&T that pairs lesson plans with national standards and engaging video clips.

Top 10 Ways Educators Can Use AI Tools, with Aaron Maurer Jan 03, 2024

Show notes

In this episode, we are joined by Aaron Maurer, STEM Lead for multiple school districts in Iowa. Aaron helps us unpack artificial intelligence (AI) and how this growing area of technology can be leveraged by educators and school systems to not only improve workload efficiencies but also take teaching and learning to the next level.

Tune in as Aaron counts down his top ways for educators to use AI. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Making a Choice: Free, Freemium, or Premium Jan 02, 2024

Show notes

In today’s episode, we explore ways that educators can minimize out-of-pocket costs and get the most out of free, "freemium," and premium products. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Top Ten Podcast Topics of 2023 Dec 27, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, we highlight the Top Ten topics and themes that we’ve highlighted this past year. Our look back is packed with fond memories, laughter, and music. Come celebrate 2023 with us! Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.