Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers

In today’s episode, we'll explore ways to ethically and responsibly use AI in the K-12 classroom. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, we are joined by Christine Fox, the Vice President of Operations at CAST , to discuss assistive technology use in K-12 education. Assistive technology is technology that helps people overcome barriers to interacting with digital tools. It helps break down barriers for people with learning differences and makes the use of the technology “accessible.” CAST’s vision statement reads:...

In today’s episode, we explore ways to teach K-12 students about citizenship in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, we speak with best-selling author Elena Aguilar about her forthcoming book, Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching . While the book is written with academic coaches in mind, the strategies and messages apply to anyone working in education. Our conversation ranges from the need to fulfill core human needs like belonging, autonomy, self-esteem, and purpose and meaning to the sk...

In today’s episode, we'll explore ways to use generative AI tools to inspire and enhance creativity in the K–12 classroom. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, we are joined by Kris Beck, the Director of Computer Science in Chicago Public Schools. Kris shares the exciting work she and her team are doing to empower every student in heir system with future ready computer science skills and experiences. She explains about how they have developed and grown their program and she offers suggestions for how districts might go about starting a c...

In today’s episode, we'll explore how generative AI tools can help facilitate critical thinking in the K–12 classroom. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In today’s episode, we'll explore three ways students can improve collaboration skills through interaction with generative artificial intelligence (AI). Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In today’s episode, we'll explore how you and your students can use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to improve communication skills. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, we are joined by Adeel Khan, former teacher and principal and founder of MagicSchool. Adeel shares his story of what led him to develop MagicSchool, and he shines light on features educators will find useful in the platform. As part of the conversation, we discuss how MagicSchool can simplify the use of AI, making it more accessible to teachers, students, and administrators. Visit...

In today’s episode, we'll explore the top five free resources on the News Literacy Project website that can help teachers learn about news literacy and also teach it to their students. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, K-12 educators across the United States again share their experiences and insights about artificial intelligence. Topics are wide-ranging, including comments about embracing AI as a resource, teaching students how to use it, specific AI tools that teachers have found to be helpful, guardrails for use with students, benefits, and concerns. Their comments again shine a light on wher...

In today’s episode, you'll discover how four types of cheapfakes are being used to spread misinformation. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, K-12 educators across the United States share their experiences and insights about artificial intelligence. Topics range from student use to the need for professional learning, to the time-saving benefits it may offer teachers. Their comments shine a light on where things currently stand with AI in our schools and serve as a springboard to our conversation about the best ways to m...

In today’s episode, we'll explore six strategies you can use to protect yourself, and your students, from misinformation. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, Pablo Muñoz joins us to talk about his book, The Leader’s Algorithm . Pablo is a career educator who has served as a social studies teacher, a director of curriculum and instruction, an assistant superintendent, and a superintendent in two school districts. In both of those districts, he helped transform low performing districts into award winning and publicly recognized high achi...

In today’s episode, we'll review seven general persuasion strategies used in disinformation campaigns as well as five strategies that are more specific to disinformation being shared on social media platforms. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, we are joined by Claire Zau, Vice President at GSV Ventures. In her role in the company, she does extensive research into emerging educational technology that is transforming education at all levels. In our conversion, Claire shares her insights into trends, advantages, and challenges surrounding AI infused technology. She also provides a preview of the upcoming AI Revolution AIR...

In today’s episode, we'll explore the basics of misinformation and disinformation and explore how these are both becoming growing problems. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, we are joined by Sara Frater, a second grade teacher from Prairie View Elementary in Otsego, MN. Sara helps us unpack the balance between the science of reading and the art of teaching. She shares her experience integrating components of the science of reading into her classroom while continuing to offer empowering, creative, and tech-rich learning opportunities for her students....

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.

In this episode, Dr. Catlin Tucker joins us to discuss her book Shift Writing Into the Classroom with UDL and Blended Learning , a book she co-wrote with Dr. Katie Novak. Catlin shares insights into how to perform this shift and provides examples of how artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT fit into the equation. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Tucker outlines actionable strategies for teach...

In today’s episode, we'll explore four common types of deepfakes and gain a basic understanding of this  use of artificial intelligence (AI). Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, we are joined by Joe Bento, an International Baccalaureate (IB) Career Program Coordinator and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher at Renton High School in Washington state. Joe shares his experiences with student podcasting in the classroom. He breaks down his planning process and how the experience unfolds for his high school students. Visit AVID Open Access to learn mo...

In today’s episode, we'll review strategies for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the reading process. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.