Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers

In today’s episode, we'll explore Corgi , a free, interactive graphic organizer tool from CAST designed for teachers and students. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Explore how to create custom student chatbots with schoolai .

Gaspare Lipari, a teacher at Western Middle School in Greenwich, Connecticut, discusses his innovative use of immersive technologies in K-12 education. Lipari highlights the transformative impact of these technologies on student engagement, particularly in special education, where they enhance focus and social skills. He has also established and runs a summer camp and community programs to extend...

In this episode, Julie Faryniarz and Trish Rohr join us to discuss how they support public education through the work of the Greenwich Alliance for Education. The alliance supports public school students and educators through programs like Tuning into Music, Reaching Out Grants, and AVID. Julie and Trish highlight the importance of shared responsibility, community partnerships, and innovative educ...

In today’s episode, we'll explore Google Vids and ways to integrate video production into your classroom. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode of Unpacking Education , Matt Miller, the dynamic force behind the popular Ditch That Textbook blog and movement, shares his insights into education and technology. A former Spanish teacher turned ed-tech advocate, Matt shares his journey from traditional textbook-driven teaching to innovative, tech-infused strategies that engage students and spark creativity. Matt comments on the...

In today’s episode, we'll explore Adobe Podcast , a free podcasting solution for your classroom. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode of Unpacking Education , we sit down with renowned education technology advocate and author Ken Shelton to discuss his latest book, The Promises and Perils of AI in Education . Ken brings his years of experience as a middle school teacher, technology lab leader, and global speaker to a thought-provoking conversation about the transformative potential—and challenges—of artificial in...

In today’s episode, we'll review the themes of Digital Learning Day 2025 and explore ways that you and your students can participate. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more. 

Dr. Aliber Lozano, Head of Teaching and Learning at AVID, discusses the importance of supporting students beyond high school graduation, emphasizing the need for a growth mindset and nurturing student agency. He highlights the challenges faced by first-generation college students, including financial literacy, social networks, and mental health. Lozano stresses the role of educators in fostering p...

In today’s episode, we'll explore free online courses and resources that you and your students can use to learn more about artificial intelligence. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In today’s episode, we'll explore how you can use Napkin AI to generate text and accompanying graphics, including editable diagrams. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, the Unpacking Education team discusses assessment, including traditional testing and options that extend beyond. The dialogue includes conversations about student performance, creation, interaction, and expression. By opening up our assessment options, we can save time, measure success more accurately, and potentially increase motivation for our students. Visit AVID Open Access to...

In today’s episode, we'll explore how you can use Curipod to save you time and also make your presentations more engaging and interactive. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In today’s episode, we'll explore how the integration of passion projects can improve student motivation. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, we are joined by Sarah Neitz, a seventh-grade science teacher who is taking part in the AVID Certified Educator program . As part of that learning experience, she is studying ways to establish a positive and effective classroom environment. Throughout the episode, she shares what she has learned, what she is implementing, and the impact that those strategies have had on her classr...

In this episode, we are joined once again by Kevin Honeycutt, a technology integrationist and staff developer, who talks about inspiring our students to create. He offers insights and ideas for creating space where kids can discover their passions through play and creative opportunities. This can range from low-tech cardboard activities to tech-rich creation projects. It can also be done during sh...

In today’s episode, we'll explore steps that you can take to introduce podcast creation into your classroom. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, the Unpacking Education team reviews the highlights from top podcast episodes of 2024. Each host shares favorite moments, guests, episodes, and insights from a year that featured another lineup of fantastic local and national guests. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In today’s episode, we'll explore strategies for using digital calendars to make your life more organized and efficient. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, the Unpacking Education hosts develop an extended toolkit for the holidays. They each take turns sharing strategies and tools that can help to uplift the holiday season. The episode is filled with insight, compassion, humor, and a little music. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In today’s episode, we'll explore 10 tech powered activities that you can use to engage your students during the holidays. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, I'll explore five ways to empower all students with opportunities to express their personal stories and traditions during the holiday season. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In today’s episode, we'll explore four digital tools that combine artificial intelligence with web search capability. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.