Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers

 In this episode, we are joined by Robin Ilac, an instructional coach in the Santa Maria Bonita School District. Robin talks about the importance of relationships in education. She shares personal experiences, strategies, and insights to help us not only understand why relationships are so important, but also to help us develop and improve relationships in our own educational spaces. Visit AVID Op...

In today’s episode, we'll explore six ways teachers and students can use AI to help improve organization. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

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.

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.

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 ke...

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.

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...

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.

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 Op...

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.

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. Ever...

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.

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.

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.

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, “...

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.

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. Fewe...

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.

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....

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.

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.

Join us as we recap our most memorable topics from the 2023 season of Tech Talk For Teachers.

In this episode, we celebrate the holidays by celebrating you! Educators like you are amazing. Please know that we see you and all that you do for your students and schools. We reflect on the importance of self-care and make note of the great work that we’ve seen from teachers. To cap off the episode, our team performs an original tune, written just for you! Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In today’s episode, we'll review QuestionWell, an AI tool for teachers, that can be used to generate questions  aligned with your learning targets and can be exported for convenient use in other programs. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, Dr. Kristen DiCerbo, Chief Learning Officer at Khan Academy , joins us to talk about some exciting new artificial intelligence (AI) resources available to schools and educators. We explore the AI Guidance For Schools Toolkit , which was developed by TeachAI . Dr. DiCerbo also shares some insights about Khanmigo, the artificial intelligence tutor and teaching assistant being develo...