…their digital learning materials. As educators, we need to do as much as we can to support all of our students and to empower them with the skills and tools…
#89 β Digital Equity, Beyond Device Access
…should be focused on the whole child, be personalized, and be mastery-based. The free guide is available on The Learning Accelerator website. Homework Gap: This occurs when students do not…
#120 β Diversifying the Computer Science Pipeline, with Allen Antoine
…creep into the development of new technology. Technology and algorithms are not race-neutral. They are influenced by the attitudes and perspectives of those who create them. Allen points out that…
Design Assessments Students Will Want to Do
…performance assessment? Would a student have to do more than just quickly find the answer through a search engine on the internet? Does the assessment allow for multiple pathways to…
#205 β Copyright
…if you have specific questions and for advice regarding your individual situation. In today’s episode, we’ll review the basics of copyright and important factors to evaluate when considering the use…
Ed Tip: Facilitate Student Check-Ins
…Conduct an in-person exit ticket. Review a project rubric or checklist collaboratively. How can I learn more? Explore AVID Open Access for more free templates, articles, tool tips, podcasts, and…
#321 β Digital Icebreakers
Digital Icebreakers In today’s episode, we’ll review 13 digital icebreaker strategies for the K–12 classroom. Read a transcript of this episode. Paul Beckermann PreK–12 Digital Learning Specialist Podcast Host Benefits…
#295 β AI and Character
…Learning Specialist Podcast Host Considerations for Teachers Put student safety first. Review terms of use. Review school and district policies. Respect differing opinions regarding the use of AI. Adopt new…
#213 β Flippity
Flippity In today’s episode, we’ll review Flippity, a free website offering 28 different learning activity templates that you can use in your classroom. Read a transcript of this episode. Paul…
Inventing Matters: Cure It! Activities
…Lin, Johns Hopkins University. A new material that can quickly expand to many times its size, resulting in an inexpensive and simple way to permanently stop a patient from bleeding…
#210 β Educator Voices: Strategies and Best Practices for Teaching and Learning
…What is your favorite AVID strategy? What new ideas did you pick up from this episode? Which part of WICOR do you feel is most impactful? What is a new…
#326 β 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…
Reduce Your Workload by Effectively Managing Class Time
…free you up to work with students individually or in small groups. Playlists also allow you to offer differentiated tasks for each student (or for similar groups of students). While…
Use Technology to Spark Speaking and Listening
…classroom needs. Explore this list of audio and video tools for the fit that seems right for helping your students to practice speaking and listening virtually. Flip (Tips): This free…
Ed Tip: Screen Recording
…and many offer at least some of their features for free. Some, like Loom, offer full versions free to educators and students. Here are three popular tools to get you…