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
431 episodes
Behavior Solutions, with Dr. Jessica and Dr. John Hannigan
In this episode of Unpacking Education, we’re joined by Dr. Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan and Dr. John Hannigan—educators, authors, and national consultants—for a powerful conversation on shifting from reactive discipline to proactive behavioral s...
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Season 5
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Episode 66
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53:03
EduGems
In today's episode, we'll explore EduGems, a free collection of premade AI Gems for K-12 Education offered by Eric Curts. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Season 5
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Episode 65
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8:41
AI Optimism, with Becky Keene
Can artificial intelligence be more than just a time-saver in the classroom? In this episode, education leader and author Becky Keene shares how AI can be a transformative force in K–12 education. Drawing from her book
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Season 5
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Episode 64
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33:00
Generative AI Applications for the K-12 Classroom
In today’s episode, we'll review deep research results that include 3 teacher strategies and 7 student-facing practices for effectively using generative AI in K-12 Education. Visit AVID Open Access to le...
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Season 5
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Episode 63
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12:14
Exploring AI Use and Innovation, with Danielle Reyes
In this episode of Unpacking Education, we sit down with Danielle Reyes—a dynamic AVID Elective educator, instructional coach, and tech-empowered leader in the Poway ...
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Season 5
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Episode 62
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28:07
ChatGPT’s Deep Research
In today’s episode, we'll explore the features and functionality of Chat GPT's Deep Research and compare it to Goog...
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Season 5
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Episode 61
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8:44
RTI and PLCs, with Mike Mattos
In this episode of Unpacking Education, we sit down with renowned educator and practitioner Mike Mattos to explore the powerful intersection of Response to Intervention (RTI) and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). With 38 years of experi...
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Season 5
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Episode 460
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48:14
Gemini Deep Research
In today’s episode, we'll explore the features and functionality of Google's Gemini Deep Research as well as ways you might use it in your work as a teacher. Visit
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Season 5
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Episode 59
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13:14
Managing Transitions
Transitions are never easy, but they’re inevitable. In this heartfelt episode, the Unpacking Education team gets real about the professional and personal changes they've faced on their own journeys. From job loss and career pivots to family cha...
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Season 5
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Episode 30
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43:16
Using AI Mode Within Google Search
In today’s episode, we'll explore the features and functionality of AI Mode in Google search. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Season 5
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Episode 57
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11:04
Our Holiday Podcast: Unwrapping Gifts
In this heartfelt holiday episode of Unpacking Education, your hosts Rena Clark, Winston Benjamin, and Paul Beckermann come together to reflect on the many forms of gifts in education and life. The trio shares personal stories, classro...
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Season 5
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Episode 56
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17:35
Prepare for a Restful Winter Break
In today’s episode, we'll explore tech-infused strategies you can use to prepare for a restful winter break.Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Season 5
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Episode 55
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7:51
Future Ready Librarians Framework 3.0, with Shannon McClintock Miller
In this episode, internationally recognized teacher librarian and Future Ready Librarians spokesperson Shannon McClintock Miller returns to share insights on the newly updated
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Season 5
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Episode 54
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36:11
12 Tech-Infused Holiday Activities
In today’s episode, we'll count down 12 classroom activities that combine technology and the holiday season.. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Season 5
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Episode 53
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7:25
CSEdWeek, with Kiki Prottsman
Kiki Prottsman, educator, author, and creator of The Educator's Workshop, joins the Unpacking Education team to explore the evolving intersection of computer science (CS) and artificial intelligence ...
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Season 5
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Episode 50
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37:35
Using AI as Your Tech Support Assistant
In today’s episode, we'll explore how you can use generative AI as a tech support assistant in your K–12 classroom. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Season 5
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Episode 47
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7:26
Preparing Students for the Real World, with Scott Nunes
In this episode, we’re joined by educator and edtech leader Scott Nunes, whose career has spanned teaching, district leadership, and influential roles with companies like Canva and PowerSchool.Scott shares key insights on the skills stud...
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Season 5
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Episode 36
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43:32
Coding with Canva: A Six Step Problem Solving Experience
In today’s episode, we'll explore how to use the AI coding feature in Canva to facilitate a problem-solving experience in your classroom. Visit AVID Open Access to le...
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Season 5
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Episode 45
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10:44
