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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.

Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers

In today’s episode, we'll explore four digital tools that combine artificial intelligence with web search capability. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

AI Powered Web Search

In this episode, we are joined by Adam Anderson, Super League Producer for the collaborative project between AVID and Super League that was just released on Roblox. This project includes the creation of AVID Creator Planet, a free educational game where students learn durable skills by building structures to help creatures thrive on a distant planet. During our conversation, Adam provides insights into the immersive game, the process that went into developing it, and the educational impact that the teams believe it will have for students and teachers. AVID Creator Planet is now available on Roblox. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

AVID Creator Planet Launches on Roblox, with Adam Anderson

In this episode, I'll explore five ways to empower all students with opportunities to express their personal stories and traditions during the holiday season. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Amplifying Student Voices: Sharing Holiday Stories

In this episode, Lauren Summerford, Director of Brand Strategy at Super League, joins us to discuss the importance of aligning national standards to the development of educational games. Specifically, she’ll talk about the collaborative process between her team and representatives from AVID as they developed the newly released game, AVID Creator Planet. In this game, students enjoy fun, creative challenges while developing durable skills aligned to national standards, including ISTE’s empowered learner and global collaborator standards as well as NGSS standards related to engineering and design. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

The Intersection of National Educational Standards and Game Development, with Lauren Summerford

In today’s episode, we'll explore 10 tech powered activities that you can use to engage your students during the holidays. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Holiday Tech Fun: Activities for Your Classroom

In this episode, the Unpacking Education hosts develop an extended toolkit for the holidays. They each take turns sharing strategies and tools that can help to uplift the holiday season. The episode is filled with insight, compassion, humor, and a little music. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Happy Holidays: Gifts From Us To You

In today’s episode, we'll explore strategies for using digital calendars to make your life more organized and efficient. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Calendar Tools for a New Year

In this episode, the Unpacking Education team reviews the highlights from top podcast episodes of 2024. Each host shares favorite moments, guests, episodes, and insights from a year that featured another lineup of fantastic local and national guests. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Happy New Year! Highlights of 2024

In today’s episode, we'll explore steps that you can take to introduce podcast creation into your classroom. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Classroom Podcasting

In this episode, we are joined once again by Kevin Honeycutt, a technology integrationist and staff developer, who talks about inspiring our students to create. He offers insights and ideas for creating space where kids can discover their passions through play and creative opportunities. This can range from low-tech cardboard activities to tech-rich creation projects. It can also be done during short time periods in individual classrooms or as a full-day experience for the entire school. Tune in for ideas and inspiration to get your students experiencing the power and joy of creation. 

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Inspiring Creativity, with Kevin Honeycutt

In this episode, we are joined by Erin Rehnblom, a first grade teacher at Prairie View Elementary School in Otsego, Minnesota. Erin discusses strategies and benefits for integrating technology with her first grade students. Her enthusiasm for technology integration and her love for her students is infectious. Regardless of the grade level that you teach, you will be able to find inspiration from Erin's share-outs around bringing technology into the teaching and learning experience. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

Technology Integration in the Primary Grades, with Erin Rehnblom

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