Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers

In this episode, we speak with best-selling author Elena Aguilar about her forthcoming book, Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching. While the book is written with academic coaches in mind, the strategies and messages apply to anyone working in education. Our conversation ranges from the need to fulfill core human needs like belonging, autonomy, self-esteem, and purpose and meaning to the skills and strategies that can help us all meet those needs. As Elena states that by attending to these core human needs, “We can heal and transform our world.” Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In today’s episode, we'll explore ways to use generative AI tools to inspire and enhance creativity in the K–12 classroom. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, we are joined by Kris Beck, the Director of Computer Science in Chicago Public Schools. Kris shares the exciting work she and her team are doing to empower every student in heir system with future ready computer science skills and experiences. She explains about how they have developed and grown their program and she offers suggestions for how districts might go about starting a computer science program in their schools. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In today’s episode, we'll explore how generative AI tools can help facilitate critical thinking in the K–12 classroom. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, we are joined by Kristina Ishmael, the leader of Ishmael Consulting and former Deputy Director at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology. Kristina draws on her extensive experience working in the area of educational technology to help us gain an understanding of the current state of digital teaching and learning. We reflect on the new National Educational Technology Plan, artificial intelligence, and ways educators can navigate the ever-changing frontier of ed tech. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In today’s episode, we'll explore three ways students can improve collaboration skills through interaction with generative artificial intelligence (AI). Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, we are joined by Zac Chase to discuss the United States Department of Education’s National Ed Tech Plan (NETP). Zac serves as Digital Equity Impact Fellow within the Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology (OET). Zac has led OET’s development of both the 2016 and 2024 National Ed Tech Plans. Zac helps us explore three digital divides outlined in the plan as well as some strategies for moving purposeful and effective technology integration forward in PK-12 schools. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In today’s episode, we'll explore how you and your students can use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to improve communication skills. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In this episode, we are joined by Adeel Khan, former teacher and principal and founder of MagicSchool. Adeel shares his story of what led him to develop MagicSchool, and he shines light on features educators will find useful in the platform. As part of the conversation, we discuss how MagicSchool can simplify the use of AI, making it more accessible to teachers, students, and administrators. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In today’s episode, we'll explore the top five free resources on the News Literacy Project website that can help teachers learn about news literacy and also teach it to their students. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.