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
419 episodes
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
A Glimpse Into the Future with Learn Your Way from Google Labs
In today’s episode, we'll explore Learn Your Way, an AI powered learning project from Google Labs. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Season 5
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Episode 43
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8:12
Google Document Tabs
In today’s episode, we'll explore how to increase efficiency using the features and functionality of Google Document Tabs. Visit
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Season 5
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Episode 41
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10:20
Lessons from an Elementary Principal, with David Shaffer
When schools focus on what’s working and align around a shared vision, transformation becomes possible.In this final installment in our National Principals Month series, Principal David Shaffer of Port Salerno Elementary shares how the A...
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Season 5
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Episode 40
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31:13
The Continued Evolution of NotebookLM
In today’s episode, we'll explore the key features of NotebookLM as well as ways both teachers and students might use them productively. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Season 5
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Episode 39
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8:03
Creating Student Groups with Grouper
In today's episode, we'll explore the student group generator, Grouper, how it works, and how it can save you time setting up customized student groups. Visit AVID Open ...
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Season 5
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Episode 37
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6:53
Striving for Excellence in the Middle School, with Dr. Darrell Potts
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Darrell Potts, Principal of Northridge Middle School in Charlotte, North Carolina. As an AVID alum, former AVID teacher, and now AVID-focused leader, Darrell sh...
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Season 5
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Episode 36
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34:47
AI Image Generation with Nano Banana
In today’s episode, we'll explore the features and functionality of Google Gemini's image generation tool, Nano Banana. Visit AVID Open Access
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Season 5
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Episode 35
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11:24
Student-Led PD, with Dr. Rosalind Henderson
Dr. Rosalind (Rose) Henderson, principal of March Middle School in Moreno Valley, California, shares how an experiment with student-led PD evolved into a transformative movement at her school. You’...
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Season 5
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Episode 34
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50:56
Google Gems
In today’s episode, we'll explore Gems, custom chatbots created in Google Gemini. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Season 5
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Episode 33
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8:21
A Principal's Journey, with Brett Bowers
In honor of National Principals Month, Unpacking Education is kicking off a new series this October to spotlight school leaders making a difference. In this episode, Brett Bowers, Vice President of...
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Season 5
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Episode 32
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43:59
