Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers

S5E94 Inquiry Learning, with Kath Murdoch

S5E93 Using AI to Enhance Focused Note-Taking, Step 3: Connecting Thinking

In today’s episode, we'll explore ways that AI can be effectively integrated into the third step of AVID's focused note-taking process, which involves connecting thinking. Visit AVID Open Access to…

S5E92 Deconstructing DOK, with Erik M. Francis

S5E91 Using AI to Enhance Focused Note-Taking, Step 2: Processing Notes

In today’s episode, we'll explore ways that artificial intelligence can be effectively integrated into the second step of AVID's focused note-taking process. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

S5E90 Literacy in PLCs and K-12 Education, with Paula Maeker

In this episode of Unpacking Education, our hosts explore literacy, professional learning communities (PLCs), and school improvement with Paula Maeker, an educator and coauthor of Literacy in a PLC…

S5E89 Using AI to Enhance Focused Note-Taking, Step 1: Taking Notes

In today’s episode, we'll explore ways that AI can be effectively integrated into the first step of AVID's focused note-taking process. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

S5E88 Present with Purpose: Engaging Boards and Communities in Meaningful Ways, with MaryEllen Bunton

S5E87 Online or Offline: Designing With Intention

In today’s episode, we'll explore 5 guiding questions that can help you determine if technology should be integrated into your lesson. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

S5E86 AI in the English Classroom, with Amy Onstad

In this episode of Unpacking Education, we explore AI in the English classroom with veteran educator Amy Onstad. With more than three decades of experience teaching high school English, Amy shares…

S5E85 Checkology: Helping Students Discern Truth

In today’s episode, we'll explore Checkology, the free virtual classroom that teaches students about news literacy. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

S5E84 Finding the Genius in Everyone, with Dr. Betty Webb

S5E83 Prosper, Prepare, and Protect (Part IV: Brookings AI Study–Framework for Action)

In today’s episode, we'll review the 12 suggested action step for effectively adopting AI into our schools as outlined in The Center for Universal Education at Brookings' study "A New Direction for…

S5E82 AVID in the English Classroom, with Mike Rahn

In this episode of Unpacking Education, Mike Rahn, an English and AVID Elective teacher at Elk River High School in Minnesota, shares his journey from aspiring lawyer to passionate educator and…

S5E81 The Great Unwiring (Part III: Brookings AI Study–Risks)

In today’s episode, we'll review the potential risks of AI in education as outlined in The Center for Universal Education at Brookings' study "A New Direction for Students in an AI World: Prosper,…

S5E80 Authentic Assessment in the Age of AI, with Jen Ivers

S5E79 The AI Teaching Dividend (Part II: Brookings AI Study–Benefits)

In today’s episode, we'll review the potential benefits of AI in education as outlined in The Center for Universal Education at Brookings' study "A New Direction for Students in an AI World: Prosper,…

S5E78 Building Student Confidence and Hope Through Assessment, with Nicole Dimich

S5E77 Bending the Arc of AI in Education (Part I: Brookings AI Study–An Overview)

In today’s episode, we'll review an overview of The Center for Universal Education at Brookings' study titled, "A New Direction for Students in an AI World: Prosper, Prepare, Protect." Visit AVID…

S5E76 Time for Change, with Dr. Luis Cruz

S5E75 Khan Academy's Writing Coach

In today’s episode, we'll explore the features and functionality of Writing Coach, Khan Academy's new collaboration with Google Gemini. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.