…using ChatGPT for information retrieval (which is quick and efficient) and then focusing on curation and analysis as professional historians and writers would do. This is one example of the…
#316 – Fighting the Mental Health Epidemic in Youth, with Jared Scott
…goal of recording and presenting the song to the student body. The Culture Shift Tour: As part of The Culture Shift Tour, Jared says that they’re “professional problem-solvers.” There are…
#120 – Diversifying the Computer Science Pipeline, with Allen Antoine
…by Allen Antoine, a Computer Science and School Culture Professional Development Specialist from The University of Texas at Austin and Rice University. Allen Antoine Computer Science and School Culture Professional…
#150 – Benefits of the AVID Program: Results of a UCLA Study, with Dr. Rebecca Dudovitz
…Reigniting Hope Through Professional Learning, with Jenn Nagle (podcast episode) What Does It Mean to Live a Life Full of Possibility? A Conversation with AVID CEO Thuan Nguyen (podcast episode)…
#96 – Grow Your Own Teachers
…Collective Educator Agency: Reigniting Hope Through Professional Learning (podcast episode) AVID College and Career Readiness Framework: Overview (website resource) Connect With Colleagues (article) Come Back and Give Back The demographics…
Tutoring: Create a Safe Space for Learning
…is established, it must be maintained with year-round efforts. Continue to use these strategies and add in others from professional learning or educational websites and newsletters. Invite students to make…
#75 – Supporting Teachers as They Prepare for the Second Half of the School Year
…explore this topic in more depth: Plug Into a Professional Learning Network (article) Connect With Colleagues (article) Remembering Your Why (podcast episode) Are You Okay? Building Resilience and Making Time…
Accelerate Learning With Successful Student Conferencing
…and extended learning content delivery; and student agency and ownership of learning. Extend Your Learning How to Use Student-Teacher Conferences Effectively (Professional Learning Board) Conducting Student-Teacher Conferences (University of Wisconsin-Madison)…
Make Project-Based Learning Truly Authentic With Public Products
…(Getting Smart) The Power of Professional Presentations (PBLWorks) How to Prepare Students for Explaining Their Work in Public (PBLWorks) How to Engage Reluctant (and Even Refusing) Presenters in PBL (PBLWorks)…
#18 – “R” You Ready for Some R and R?
…benefits from careful reflection. The Rose/Thorn/Bud is one strategy that you can use to guide your reflection. Redesign: Based on your reflection, how will you redesign your professional and personal…
Seesaw
…an overview of Seesaw: Interested in Learning More? The following resources are available to answer additional questions you may have: Seesaw Website Seesaw Help Center Seesaw Training and Professional Development…
Recover, Recharge, and Regroup for Fall
…in the fall. How might you regroup and prepare yourself for what is to come? Journal/blog. Write your own journal or blog. Read other educators’ blogs. Extend your virtual Professional…
Developing AI Policy in K–12 Schools, Step 4: Implementation
…that the new policies make their way into practice. Staff meetings or professional learning communities (PLCs) can be effective settings for this work. Because staff can meet and work collaboratively…
#310 – College and Career Connections, with Tasha Henderson, Television Writer/Producer, and Her Former AVID Teacher, Ben Solomon
…One Thing: Be “a professional believer.” Paul’s One Thing: “The thing that I like to do could be a career.” Winston’s One Thing: Tasha is “a generational trendsetter.” Guiding Questions…
Increase Student Ownership and Investment in Project-Based Learning With Voice and Choice
…Microsoft Forms, or SurveyMonkey to create a survey and gather written input and feedback from students. Use Flip (Tips) to gather video input and feedback from students. Ask questions and…