…classroom. If you are utilizing videoconferencing software, you can greet students by name as they enter the virtual meeting. You can also call them by name during class discussions and…
The Dash & Dot Show
…by designing a Story Spinner to get started. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fbe00eOSud4 How did starting with a story beginning help you think of your story? If you were to pick any of the…
Go and Do with Dash
…the problem. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHsuEh1kJ18 If you are doing this activity with your students in a synchronous setting, display the grid arrangement with pictures of Dash and Dot placed according to the…
#150 โ Benefits of the AVID Program: Results of a UCLA Study, with Dr. Rebecca Dudovitz
…Associate Professor, Director of Pediatric Health Services Research, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Paul Beckermann PreK–12 Digital Learning Specialist Rena Clark STEM Facilitator and Digital Learning Specialist Dr….
#94 โ Recruiting, Supporting, and Retaining Secondary Teachers
…You Ready to Recharge? Tips for Teacher Self-Care (article) Manage Your Teacher Workload in a Remote-Learning World (article) Supporting Teachers as They Prepare for the Second Half of the School…
Connect With Families
…families. Examples include social services, health care, food, clothing, housing, and mental health services. If a family reaches out for help, it is important to be able to help them…
#310 โ College and Career Connections, with Tasha Henderson, Television Writer/Producer, and Her Former AVID Teacher, Ben Solomon
…on her way to becoming a Television Writer and Producer. Ben, who now works as the Manager of Learning Programs, Products, and Services at AVID Center, looks back on his…
#95 โ Recruiting, Supporting, and Retaining Elementary Teachers
…Remote-Learning World (article) Supporting Teachers as They Prepare for the Second Half of the School Year (podcast episode) Remembering Your Why (podcast episode) How Can We Make Conditions Better for…
#132 โ The Power of Empowering Students, Part II, with Dr. John Spencer
…episode) Authentic Demonstration of Student Knowledge: Helping Students Share Their Stories Authentically to Validate Their Voices (podcast episode) Launching Student Empowerment In this second half of our conversation, we unpack…
Review, Reflect, and Revise: Step 6 of the Searching for ANSWERS Inquiry Process
…free to make copies of these templates and refine them as needed to best meet your students’ needs. In this next section, we’ll explore some strategies for evaluating both the…
#326 โ Game-Based Learning and Immersive Game Development, with Heather Healy New!
…this type of immersive learning experience to students, teachers, and families through the development of AVID Creator Planet™, a free game that will launch on Roblox later this year. Heather…
Pass the Peppers
…Pen or pencil A variety of materials found around the home that may include, but are not limited to: cardboard, cardboard tubes, string, straws, wooden sticks, papers, and paper clips…
Ed Tip: Family Connections
…system (LMS) Face-to-face or virtual open house Classroom calendars (paper or digital) Scheduled phone calls and messages Classroom websites created with Google Sites (Tips), Wix, or Weebly Texting services, like…
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarships of Up to $40,000 Are Available
…2- or 4-year college and study engineering, computer science, or other related fields. For more details regarding eligibility and application requirements, please see amazonfutureengineer.com/scholarships. Applications are open from Monday, October…
Apps and Storage
…application for that specific user or group of users? Why is some information stored in a smartphone while other information is not? For Students How might you use the information…