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More Dos (and Fewer Don'ts) for Teaching Digital Citizenship Dec 02, 2020

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Don't share your personal information. Don't talk to strangers. Don't post rude comments. Too often, we have started the conversation about digital citizenship with students around the don’ts. By shifting to the dos, we engage students in a topic that inspires them to become thoughtful, empathetic digital citizens who collaborate to solve important problems at the intersection of technology and humanity. Join us as we talk about reframing digital citizenship to empower students to work together to use technology to embrace the possibilities rather than focusing solely on risks—where personal responsibility inspires global connections. Visit AVID Open Access for the resources mentioned in this week's podcast.

Practice Self-Care: Tips for Teachers and Students Nov 25, 2020

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Whether you are in a completely remote or hybrid classroom, the reality of teaching during a pandemic has required teachers to develop new routines. Many of us are struggling with work time that blends into personal time. It’s too easy to slip into being on call 24/7, as we tackle emerging challenges and requests from learners anywhere and at any time. Join us as we talk about how we are tending to own personal health during a time when we feel consumed with urgent work issues on a daily basis. Let's talk about what it means to find balance in taking care of ourselves so that we have the energy to be there for others. Visit AVID Open Access for the resources mentioned in this week's podcast.

Developing a Positive Teacher Presence Nov 18, 2020

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Unlike face-to-face teaching that relies on your physical presence, teaching presence in virtual learning depends on course design and organization, as well as your facilitation style during online interactions. Join us as we talk about the importance of spending time developing connections among your students to help build a positive and supportive online-learning environment, where even brief interactions hold value for students and motivate them to return every day. Visit AVID Open Access for the resources mentioned in this week's podcast.

Design Engaging Assessments for Remote Learning Nov 11, 2020

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Teachers need to regularly assess learning while their students are at home. While students and their families are coping with so much, how might we as teachers be mindful of developing assessments that check for understanding along the way, while also engaging students in the learning process? Join our Digital Learning Specialists as we discuss what assessments might look like in both synchronous and asynchronous virtual environments, with a focus on providing students feedback along their learning journey. Visit AVID Open Access for the resources mentioned in this week's podcast.

Collect, Reflect, and Recollect: The Power of eBinders and ePortfolios Nov 04, 2020

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In this week's podcast, our Digital Learning Specialists discuss how important it is for students to collect exemplars of their work, so they can reflect upon, share, and celebrate their learning growth. With an increase of tech-empowered classrooms and remote-learning environments, the need to teach students best practices for organizing their classwork, resources, and finished projects/performances now extends to the digital realm. Join us as we share strategies for developing eBinders and ePortfolios where students can collect, reflect, and recollect their learning. Visit AVID Open Access for the resources mentioned in this week's podcast.

Develop Your Students' Digital Organizational Skills: Study Spaces, Routines, and Time Management Oct 28, 2020

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A critical component of every student's educational journey is learning how to organize—both their physical learning artifacts as well as their thought process. In this week's podcast, we'll share strategies for helping students organize their educational life, so they can be more successful when learning at home. Visit AVID Open Access for the resources mentioned in this week's podcast.

Create Differentiation for Students to Succeed in Remote Learning Oct 21, 2020

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Teachers are working extraordinary hours to meet the needs of their students in what is, for many, an unfamiliar virtual-learning environment. The thought of adding one more thing is overwhelming. Differentiation can seem like that "one more thing" when it actually means focusing on our students' needs, and technology gives us the means to do it more efficiently and effectively. Join us as we discuss how we think about student voice and choice in differentiation to allow teachers to find the right mix so that students meet their learning targets and are engaged in the process. Visit AVID Open Access for the resources mentioned in this week's podcast.

Foster a Growth Mindset for Teachers and Students Oct 14, 2020

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Developing a growth mindset is equally applicable to teachers and students. This week's podcast explores what that growth-mindset development can look like for you and your students, what it means for remote learning, and suggestions for how you can nurture and model a growth mindset for the benefit of your students and yourself. Learn how these moments help build trust in your face-to-face or virtual classroom while also modeling for students the positive power of persisting through challenges. Visit AVID Open Access for the resources mentioned in this week's podcast.

Develop Efficient and Effective Practices and Mindsets for Teaching Remotely Oct 07, 2020

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It's the start of the school year, and we are already seeing teachers across the country who are exhausted beyond measure. The challenges of teaching during a pandemic seem to become more daunting by the day. How can we work together to support each other in finding strategies that will help minimize the increased workload that comes with teaching one or more remote-learning models? Join our Digital Learning Specialists as they share three key strategies for managing a remote-teaching workload, with tips for how to effectively plan lessons that will work across teaching models. Visit AVID Open Access for the resources mentioned in this week's podcast.

Supporting Student Collaboration during Remote Learning Sep 30, 2020

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We know that student collaboration has many benefits, including engagement, inclusivity, scaffolded instruction, skill-building, and communication skill practice. By providing opportunities to collaborate virtually, we are also providing students with a real-world learning experience that will help them achieve college and career readiness. Join our Digital Learning Specialists as they discuss how to engage students in virtual collaboration, while ensuring the focus of their cognitive load is on learning rather than mastering digital tools. Visit AVID Open Access for the resources mentioned in this week's podcast.