…Middle School Funbrain National Geographic Kids Resources Through High School Lit2Go Open Library Poetry Foundation Project Gutenberg Read.gov For more information about online reference materials, explore the AVID Open Access…
#48 – Game-Based Learning as a Medium to Connect With Every Child
…AVID Open Access to explore this topic in more depth: Put the Pieces Together: Completing the Puzzle With Computational Thinking (article) Teach Students to Divide (Decomposition) and Conquer (Algorithmic Thinking)…
Integrate Online Music Tools Into Your Classroom
…Open Access article, Incorporate Playlists Into Blended Learning. Flipped Station: This strategy combines two different blended-learning strategies: station rotation and flipped learning. With this approach, you create an independent-learning station…
#324 – Inspiring Teachers and Reimagining Education, with Eric Anderson New!
…by allowing them to work collaboratively with established certified educators. Read a transcript of this episode. Eric Anderson Licensed K–12 School Counselor Paul Beckermann PreK–12 Digital Learning Specialist Rena Clark…
Make Virtual Learning Accessible
…basic level, students might not have access to usable technology or internet connections. Some—even if they have reliable technology—may not read well, or they may struggle with a learning disability,…
#28 – Teacher Insights with Julie Beaver
…classroom. When so much of daily life is in flux, Julie shares how teachers are often the most reliable, safe space for students today. Teacher Insights From investigating the best…
#248 – Top Ten Podcast Topics of 2023
In this episode, we highlight the Top Ten topics and themes that we’ve highlighted this past year. Our look back is packed with fond memories, laughter, and music. Come celebrate…
#300 – ReadM, with Oren Farhi and Dr. Hope Blecher
…story of this app as well as how tools like ReadM can empower language learners. Oren Farhi Founder of ReadM and Senior Software Engineer Dr. Hope Blecher VP of Education…
Hanny’s Voorwerp
…be properly rendered in English as “Hanny’s Object.” The original name, however, has stuck. It has its own web site: hannysvoorwerp.com. Apart from being interesting in its own right, it…
Chase the Pizza
Can your students create their own video games instead of just playing them? Students will plan, code, test, and create a simple game where one sprite tries to catch another…
Pass the Peppers
Can your students solve a family problem with engineering? Students will plan, create, and test a design to get peppers from Makayla’s second-story apartment porch to her grandmother’s second-story apartment…
Week 2: K-2 Day 4 Letter
…yogurt container from the recycling bin) and have the child wash it before you begin making the play-dough. You can have your child “test” how the play-dough fits in the…
#313 – Back-to-School Teacher Technology Checklist
…key digital platforms. Choose a few power tools. Test your technology. A Bonus Tip Find out who serves as the tech support and integration specialist in your building, as they…
Mysteries of Space: What Is the Scale of Our Solar System?
…students explore the question: “Where would you search for life in space?” Project teams gear up to design an organism capable of thriving on a particular planet or moon by…
STEM Career Connections
…Weekly lesson Additional resources can be found on the AVID Weekly website by subscription only. Activate Establish a purpose for reading, build background knowledge, and set students up for success….