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
342 episodes
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
Digital Learning Day 2025
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 Ac...
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Season 4
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Episode 65
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5:51
Supporting Students After Graduation, with Dr. Aliber Lozano
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 64
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48:51
Free AI Courses
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.
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Season 4
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Episode 63
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9:51
Generating Diagrams with Napkin AI
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 m...
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Season 4
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Episode 61
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8:17
Assessments: Beyond Tests
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 u...
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Season 4
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Episode 60
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34:01
Creating Interactive Presentations with Curipod
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 lea...
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Season 4
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Episode 59
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10:01
Improving Student Motivation Through Passion Projects
In today’s episode, we'll explore how the integration of passion projects can improve student motivation. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Season 4
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Episode 57
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8:42
Establishing Your Classroom Environment, with Sarah Neitz
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 st...
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Season 4
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Episode 58
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35:09
Inspiring Creativity, with Kevin Honeycutt
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 passi...
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Season 4
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Episode 56
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49:27
Classroom Podcasting
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.
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Season 4
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Episode 55
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10:07
Happy New Year! Highlights of 2024
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 g...
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Season 4
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Episode 54
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20:42
Calendar Tools for a New Year
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.
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Season 4
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Episode 53
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10:46
Happy Holidays: Gifts From Us To You
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, an...
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Season 4
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Episode 52
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22:50
Holiday Tech Fun: Activities for Your Classroom
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.
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Season 4
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Episode 51
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6:32
The Intersection of National Educational Standards and Game Development, with Lauren Summerford
In this episode, Lauren Summerford, Director of Brand Strategy at Super League, joins us to discuss the importance of aligning national standards to the development of educational games. Specifically, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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30:59
