Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers
If it relates to education and matters to you, we're talking about it on our podcasts. Unpacking Education shares in-depth conversations each Wednesday on timely topics with guests who share their expertise and experience—from teaching strategies, to educational technology, to equitable access to future-driven skills for all students. Tune in every Tuesday for a new Tech Talk For Teachers. 5 minutes jam-packed with practical and actionable tech integration strategies and tool tips you can immediately apply in your classroom.
Episodes
360 episodes
The AI-Infused Classroom, with Holly Clark
What does it mean to truly infuse AI into classroom practice—not just as a tool, but as a partner in learning? In this episode, ed tech expert Holly Clark joins the Unpacking Education team to unpack the evolving role of AI in educatio...
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Season 4
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Episode 90
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37:05
Tech in the Writing Process: Pre-Writing, Organization
In today’s episode, we'll explore strategies and digital tools to help students organize their content so that they're ready to begin writing. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Season 4
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Episode 89
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10:51
Strategic Lesson Design, with Tracie McMurray
In this episode of Unpacking Education, we speak with Tracie McMurray, an educator with 20 years of experience whose participation in the
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Season 4
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Episode 88
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33:54
Tech in the Writing Process: Pre-Writing, Gathering Ideas and Content
In today's episode, we explore strategies for researching, generating citations, and note-taking. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Season 4
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Episode 87
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12:52
The Importance of Inquiry in Learning, with Trevor MacKenzie
In this episode of Unpacking Education, we’re joined by author, educator, and inquiry consultant Trevor MacKenzie to explore the powerful role of curiosity in learning. Trevor shares how authentic inquiry can transform disengaged classrooms int...
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Season 4
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Episode 86
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49:33
Tech in the Writing Process: Pre-Writing, Generating Preliminary Ideas
In today’s episode, we'll explore how technology can be integrated into the second part of the pre-writing process, generating preliminary ideas. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Season 4
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Episode 85
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12:22
Integrating WICOR, with Kera Diller
In this episode of Unpacking Education, we sit down with high school English teacher and AVID Site Coordinator Kera Diller to explore AVID's
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Season 4
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Episode 84
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36:03
Tech in the Writing Process: Pre-Writing, Clarifying Your Writing Task
In today’s episode, we'll explore how technology can be integrated into the first part of the pre-writing process: clarifying your task and choosing a topic. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Season 4
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Episode 83
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13:36
Future Ready Schools, with Thomas Murray
In this episode of Unpacking Education, we welcome back Thomas Murray to dive into the evolving landscape of Future Ready Schools. Tom shares insights on creating learning environments that...
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Season 4
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Episode 82
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40:17
Writing To Learn
In today’s episode, we'll explore tech-enriched strategies to facilitate writing to learn. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Season 4
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Episode 81
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11:21
Student Motivation, with Tyler Rablin
In this episode, Tyler Rablin, author of Hacking Student Motivation, joins us to examine the role that assessment plays in student motivation. He emphasizes the importance of rethinking traditional grading and assessment practices to b...
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Season 4
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Episode 80
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45:40
Information and News Literacy, with Brittney Smith
In this episode, Brittney Smith from the News Literacy Project discusses the importance of news and information literacy in today's digital age. She emphasizes the need for students to critically evaluate the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 78
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33:16
Canva Whiteboard
Explore Canva Whiteboard, a robust digital canvas and workspace.
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Season 4
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Episode 77
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9:00
Elevating Educational Design With AI, with Dr. Catlin Tucker
In this episode, Dr. Catlin Tucker discusses her new book, Elevating Educational Design with AI, co-authored with Dr. Katie Novak. Tucker emphasizes the importance of using AI a...
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Season 4
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Episode 76
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42:23
Interactive Slideshows: Simple Tech, Complex Thinking
In today’s episode, we'll explore using interactive slideshows to teach computer science and critical thinking. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Season 4
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Episode 75
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9:07
Lost in Translation: Rethinking Language Tools in Education, with Rena Clark
In this episode, Rena Clark, an Instructional Technology Facilitator and one of our Unpacking Education podcast cohosts, shares insights from the work that she's currently engaged in with language acquisition and translation tools. She discusse...
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Season 4
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Episode 74
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34:51
Corgi Graphic Organizers
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 lea...
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Season 4
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Episode 73
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7:21
Custom Chatbots For Students
Explore how to create custom student chatbots with schoolai.
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Season 4
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Episode 71
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9:29
Immersive Technologies in K-12 Education, with Gaspare Lipari
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, par...
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Season 4
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Episode 72
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40:49
Supporting Innovation, Opportunity, and Access in Learning, with Julie Faryniarz and Trish Rohr
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 Tuni...
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Season 4
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Episode 70
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41:09
Google Vids
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.
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Season 4
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Episode 69
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9:27
Ditch That Textbook, with Matt Miller
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 advoca...
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Season 4
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Episode 68
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36:52
Adobe Podcast
In today’s episode, we'll explore Adobe Podcast, a free podcasting solution for your classroom. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Season 4
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Episode 67
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8:48
The Promises and Perils of AI in Education, with Ken Shelton
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 66
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57:06