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
401 episodes
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
TeacherServer
In today’s episode, we'll explore the features and functionality of TeacherServer, an AI tool designed to support teachers. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Season 5
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Episode 31
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8:22
Amplifying Your Impact with Everyday AI, with Tyler Moberg
In this episode, we’re joined by Tyler Moberg, an AI learning and training specialist and founder of Amplified Impact. Drawing on his rich experience as a classroom teacher, instructional coa...
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Season 5
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Episode 32
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43:55
Suno, An AI-Powered Music Tool
Suno, An AI-Powered Music ToolIn today’s episode, we'll explore Suno, an AI-powered tool that allows users to create songs through text and audio prompts. Visit AVID Open Access to learn mo...
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Season 5
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Episode 29
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8:37
A Career in the Sciences, with Dr. Ray Wheeler
What does it take to pursue a lifelong career in science, and what unexpected paths might lead there? In this episode, Dr. Ray Wheeler reflects on his 36-year career as a senior scientist and plant physiologist at NASA, where he helped pioneer ...
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Season 5
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Episode 28
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44:54
Entry Points Into Machine Learning
In today's episode, we'll explore three tools you can use to introduce Machine Learning to your students: Google's Teachable Machine, Micro:bit Crea...
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Season 5
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Episode 27
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8:14
Pathways to Successful Career and Test Prep, with Stephen Johnson
Stephen Johnson, educator, author, and founder of AptivPrep, shares his inspiring journey from growing up in inner-city Los Angeles to building an AI-powered platform that helps students reach top-ti...
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Season 5
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Episode 26
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38:59
ChatGPT Study Mode
Explore the features and functionality of ChatGPT's new study mode.
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Season 5
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Episode 25
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8:29
Teachers Have Bigger Fish to Fry: Can AI Help?, with Maurie Beasley
Teachers Have Bigger Fish to Fry: Can AI Help?, with Maurie Beasley Educators are juggling more than ever, from administrative overload to emotional demands, and finding time for new innovations feels impossible. In this epis...
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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41:15
AI Literacy Toolkit for Families
In today’s episode, we'll review the contents of the AI Literacy Toolkit for Families co-created by Common Sense Media and
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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5:42
CS Education in the Age of AI, with Perry Shank
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded into daily life, computer science education must evolve to help students navigate and shape this new terrain. At the heart of this transformation is a powerful idea: keeping humans in...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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40:56
Establishing Classroom Technology Routines
In today’s episode, we'll explore four questions to address when establishing technology routines for your K-12 classroom. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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10:16
From Classroom to Career: How AVID Future Lab Prepares Students for What’s Next, with Dr. Michelle Magallanez
In this episode, Dr. Michelle Magallanez, Head of Interaction Design at AVID Center, returns to Unpacking Education to share how
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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31:37
Using Tech to Enhance Personal Connections
In today’s episode, we'll explore three ways that you can leverage technology to increase personal connections, collaboration, and relationship building in your classroom. Visit AVID Open Access to learn...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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9:42
Ag Education and CTE, with Eric Sawatzke
In this episode of Unpacking Education, we dive into the powerful world of agricultural education and career and technical education (CTE), with award-winning ag teacher Eric Sawatzke. Eric shares how hands-on learning and real-world applicatio...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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40:30
The Hybrid Model of Blended Learning
In today’s episode, we'll explore how you can use the best of face-to-face classroom instruction and online virtual learning by implementing the hybrid model of blended learning. Visit AVID Open Access t...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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16:00
Preparing for a New School Year, with Leif Voltz
In this inspiring episode, middle school science teacher Leif Voltz returns to the Unpacking Education podcast to share his reflections on a challenging, yet rewarding, school year and how he's preparing to start fresh with hope and joy. Leif o...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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35:07
Playlists
In today’s episode, we'll explore three types of blended learning playlists, their benefits, and a process for how to create them. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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9:51
Back to the Classroom, with Doug Ferguson
In this episode of Unpacking Education, Doug Ferguson, a National Board Certified Teacher, shares his journey back to the classroom. After an initial 10 years of teaching in an elementary classroom, Doug tra...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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45:19
