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
326 episodes
Universal Design for Learning: Action and Expression
In today’s episode, we'll explore the third and final section of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines: Design Multiple Means...
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Season 4
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Episode 31
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14:31
Teacher's Guide to Tech, with Jennifer Gonzalez
In this episode, Jennifer Gonzalez, the editor in chief of The Cult of Pedagogy, joins us to talk about effective tech integration in the classroom. She shares tips and best practices as well as an ...
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Season 4
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Episode 30
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32:10
Universal Design for Learning: Representation
In today’s episode, we'll explore the first section of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines: Design Multiple Means of Representatio...
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Season 4
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Episode 29
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10:16
The Psychology of Math Anxiety & Strategies for Overcoming It, with Dr. Aditya Nagrath
In this episode, Dr. Aditya Nagrath joins us to talk about math anxiety. He discusses themes and strategies from his book, Treating Mathematics Anxiety, as well as an overview of a software program he has developed called Elephant Lear...
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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26:26
Universal Design for Learning: Engagement
In today’s episode, we'll explore the first section of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines: Design Multiple Means of Engagement
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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10:16
Game-Based Learning and Immersive Game Development, with Heather Healy
In this episode, Heather Healy, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Super League, joins us to discuss immersive game-based learning and its role in educational spaces. She talks about what these spaces are like as well as the advantages...
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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30:51
Universal Design for Learning: UDL Guidelines 3.0 Released
In today’s episode, we'll explore the newly released version 3.0 of the Universal Design for Learning Guidelines from CAST. Visit AVID Open Access to learn m...
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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7:38
Inspiring Teachers and Reimagining Education, with Eric Anderson
In this episode, we are joined by Eric Anderson, a Licensed K-12 School Counselor and the Family and Community Engagement Coordinator at Stillwater Public Schools. Eric shares his district’s innovative approach to both summer school, which they...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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42:05
AVID Open Access for Professional Learning
In today’s episode, we'll explore how you can use the resources at AVID Open Access to design professional learning experiences. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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11:01
Pedagogy to Prepare Students for Their Futures, with Gina Gamnis
In this episode, we are joined by Gina Gamnis, Executive Director for AVID Center in the Upper Midwest Area. Gina shares her insights into the skills that students need to be future-ready as well as proven classroom strategies for enabling stud...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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30:37
Digital Icebreakers
In today’s episode, we'll review 13 digital icebreaker strategies for the K–12 classroom. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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12:58
Understanding the Younger Generations, with Mark Perna
In this episode, we are joined by Mark Perna, an acclaimed generational expert, who helps us gain a better understanding of the younger generations. He helps us unpack what makes the young people of today unique, what motivates them, how to rea...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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34:51
Career Exploration with Roadtrip Nation
In today’s episode, we'll explore the free career-exploration resources available to students and educators on the Roadtrip Nation website. Visit AVID Open Access
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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11:58
AI Prompt Engineering Tips for Teachers
In today’s episode, we'll explore eight AI prompt engineering tips that teachers can use to get better results. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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13:38
Fighting the Mental Health Epidemic in Youth, with Jared Scott
Jared Scott, an award-winning motivational speaker and mental health expert, joins us to unpack the state of mental health in our schools. Jared says, “I started speaking at 15 years old, not by choice. I had a tragedy in my hometown. We had 12...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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40:40
Back-to-School Student Technology Checklist
In today’s episode, we'll review eight technology tips for helping students effectively start the school year. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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13:00
Preparing Your Classroom's Online Learning Space
In this episode, the Unpacking Education podcast team discusses what to consider when setting up an online learning space for your students and their families. The conversation includes such topics as how to organize that space, how to make it ...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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26:56
Back-to-School Teacher Technology Checklist
In today’s episode, we'll explore eight technology tips for successfully starting your school year. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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11:58
Preparing Your Classroom's Physical Space
In this episode, the Unpacking Education podcast team discusses what to consider when setting up the physical space in your classroom in order to maximize learning and positively impact students. The conversation spans such topics as how to arr...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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31:57
Brisk Teaching
In today’s episode, we'll explore Brisk Teaching, an AI-powered teaching assistant and student feedback tool. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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11:41
College and Career Connections, with Tasha Henderson, Television Writer/Producer, and Her Former AVID Teacher, Ben Solomon
In this episode, we listen to interviews with a former AVID student, Tasha Henderson, and her former AVID teacher, Ben Solomon. Tasha has since earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees on her way to becoming a Television Writer and Produc...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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31:02
aiEDU
In today’s episode, we'll explore the free student and teacher resources about artificial intelligence available on the aiEDU website. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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8:18
College and Career Connections: Women in STEM, with Dr. Carolyn Colley, Science Instructional Facilitator
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Carolyn Colley, Science Instructional Facilitator at Sartori Elementary School in Renton, Washington. Dr. Colley shares insights and strategies for integrating more STEM education into the classroom, even i...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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41:40