AVID’s working definition of computer science is the study of solving problems using computational thinking skills through unplugged and coding activities. In the AVID Open Access collection, Demystify Computational Thinking,…
#294 – Assistive Technology, with Christine Fox
…with disabilities who require assistive technology and accessible materials.” National Educational Technology Plan (NETP): The new U.S. National Educational Technology Plan, which was released January 22, 2024, is heavily infused…
#280 – Educator Voices: Artificial Intelligence, Part I
…an opportunity for people who didn’t have opportunity before. Carl Hooker, author of The New Era of AI in the Classroom Resources The following resources are available from AVID and…
#154 – Increasing Equity in STEM, with Cari Warnock
…the K–12 Computer Science Framework Resources The following resources are available from AVID to discover more about the various components of the AVID Open Access website: Equity-Driven Selection, Implementation, and…
#4 – Explore Best Practices for Teaching Remotely
…practice using the technology, and build routines together so that when it is time to pivot to a new teaching model, everyone feels prepared. Below, you will find resources and…
#123 – Tips for Better Research
…Digital Learning Specialist Podcast Host Three Quality Resources Books Online Databases Search Engines Natural Language Search Key words Questions Boolean Search And Not Or Advanced Google Tips Site: Intitle: Filetype:…
#320 – Understanding the Younger Generations, with Mark Perna
…degree to do that.” Competitive Advantage Track: On his website, Mark offers a free series of videos, curriculum, and reflective questions called the Competitive Advantage Track. It focuses on coaching…
Ed Tip: Managing Email
…messages for follow-up. Organize email by using folders. Manage email messages by using rules. Create a search folder. Search and filter messages. Integration Ideas Integration of an email management plan…
#188 – Mission:MathMinds, with Ruby Arun
…Kailash Satyarthi, Nobel Peace Prize winner Resources The following resources are available from AVID and on AVID Open Access to explore related topics in more depth: Grab-and-Go Lessons (directories of…
#229 – Grammarly and GrammarlyGO
…a menu of limiters. 100 free prompts are made available each month. For more information about AI, explore the following AVID Open Access article collection: AI in the K–12 Classroom….
Ed Tip: Sequencing
…also download a PowerPoint version if you are a Microsoft user. Templates from AVID Open Access 6 Frame Sequence (Text and Pictures) Google Slides Microsoft PowerPoint 6 Image Collage (Text…
Ed Tip: Writing
…shared as needed. You may also download a PowerPoint version if you are a Microsoft user. Templates from AVID Open Access Writing Use these templates to help students organize and…
Ed Tip: Exit Tickets
…work and how they are performing academically. How Can I Learn More? Explore AVID Open Access for more free templates, articles, tool tips, podcasts, and other great resources, including the…
Level the Playing Field With Leveled Reading
…personalized reading skills practice to use with students of all ages. Search. Select. Share. See skills grow. The free site includes questions and an answer key. Downloadable PDFs are available….
Utilize Breakout Rooms
…available and free online. This could be as simple as a YouTube timer embedded in a Google slide, a timer on a group member’s phone, the Google timer (just search…