Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers

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.

S5E74 Diagnostic Teaching, with Courtney Shearer

Growth often begins with a simple question: What can I do better? For Courtney Shearer, the answer was tracking engagement, not just understanding. This insight led her to transform her classroom…

S5E73 Vibe Coding and Critical Thinking Skills

In today’s episode, we'll explore how vibe coding can be used in the K–12 classroom to help students develop critical thinking skills. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

S5E72 Learning to Enjoy Math, with Anthony Ase'

In this episode, Anthony Asé, a veteran Algebra and Physics teacher from Lindbergh High School in Renton, Washington, shares how he uses trust, relevance, and creativity to shift student perspectives…

S5E71 EnlightenAI: Your Virtual TA

In today’s episode, we'll explore how EnlightenAI can assist in evaluating student writing and providing valuable formative feedback. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

S5E70 Supporting Students Inside and Outside of the School Building, with Christina Hay

In this episode, we’re joined by Christina Hay, an experienced student support advocate, mentor, and community leader, who brings over a decade of experience in education and youth outreach.…

S5E69 Resources for Keeping Current with Ed Tech

In today’s episode, we'll explore online resources that you can access to stay current with educational technology trends, tools, and integration strategies. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

S5E68 The Transition to High School, with Ann Bucher

Transitioning to high school is more than just moving up a grade. It’s a full developmental leap. At the heart of this episode is the theme of managing transitions, and our guest, Ann Bucher, brings…

S5E67 OpenAI's Teen AI Literacy Blueprint

In today’s episode, we'll explore OpenAI's Teen AI Literacy Blueprint, which outlines a five-step approach to preparing teens with the skills they'll need for an AI-infused world. Visit AVID Open…

S5E66 Behavior Solutions, with Dr. Jessica and Dr. John Hannigan

In this episode of Unpacking Education, we’re joined by Dr. Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan and Dr. John Hannigan—educators, authors, and national consultants—for a powerful conversation on shifting from…

S5E65 EduGems

In today's episode, we'll explore EduGems, a free collection of premade AI Gems for K-12 Education offered by Eric Curts. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

S5E64 AI Optimism, with Becky Keene

Can artificial intelligence be more than just a time-saver in the classroom? In this episode, education leader and author Becky Keene shares how AI can be a transformative force in K–12 education.…

S5E63 Generative AI Applications for the K-12 Classroom

In today’s episode, we'll review deep research results that include 3 teacher strategies and 7 student-facing practices for effectively using generative AI in K-12 Education. Visit AVID Open Access…

S5E62 Exploring AI Use and Innovation, with Danielle Reyes

In this episode of Unpacking Education, we sit down with Danielle Reyes—a dynamic AVID Elective educator, instructional coach, and tech-empowered leader  in the Poway Unified School District—to…

S5E61 ChatGPT’s Deep Research

In today’s episode, we'll explore the features and functionality of Chat GPT's Deep Research and compare it to Google's Gemini Deep Research. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

S5E460 RTI and PLCs, with Mike Mattos

In this episode of Unpacking Education, we sit down with renowned educator and practitioner Mike Mattos to explore the powerful intersection of Response to Intervention (RTI) and Professional…

S5E59 Gemini Deep Research

In today’s episode, we'll explore the features and functionality of Google's Gemini Deep Research as well as ways you might use it in your work as a teacher. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

S5E30 Managing Transitions

Transitions are never easy, but they’re inevitable. In this heartfelt episode, the Unpacking Education team gets real about the professional and personal changes they've faced on their own journeys.…

S5E57 Using AI Mode Within Google Search

In today’s episode, we'll explore the features and functionality of AI Mode in Google search. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.