Explore benefits, strategies, and technology applications that engage students in writing to learn.

All AVID Open Access Classroom Resources
#380 – Student Motivation, with Tyler Rablin
Tyler Rablin, an instructional coach and author of Hacking Student Motivation, explains how changes to assessment practices can improve student motivation.
#379 – Snorkl
Explore Snorkl, an AI feedback tool.
#378 – Information and News Literacy, with Brittney Smith
Brittney Smith from the News Literacy Project discusses the importance of news and information literacy in today’s digital age.
#377 – Canva Whiteboard
Explore Canva Whiteboard, a robust digital canvas and workspace.
Snorkl for Automated, AI-Generated Student Feedback
Explore how you can use Snorkl to provide your students with formative feedback that is AI-powered and personalized.
Canva Whiteboard
Explore features and integration ideas for Canva Whiteboard.
#376 – Elevating Educational Design With AI, with Dr. Catlin Tucker
Dr. Catlin Tucker discusses her new book that she coauthored with Dr. Katie Novak, Elevating Educational Design with AI, and outlines a framework for integrating AI into lesson planning.
#375 – Interactive Slideshows: Simple Tech, Complex Thinking
Explore using interactive slideshows to teach computer science and critical thinking.
#8 – Time and Project Management: Job Hacks, with Adriana Buelna
Adriana Buelna, an Associate Project Manager at AVID Center, shares her insights on time and project management, emphasizing the importance of evaluating task value and reallocating time to productive activities.
#374 – Lost in Translation: Rethinking Language Tools in Education, with Rena Clark
Rena Clark, an Instructional Technology Facilitator and one of our Unpacking Education podcast cohosts, shares insights about language acquisition and effective use of translation tools.
#373 – Corgi Graphic Organizers
Explore an interactive graphic organizer tool, Corgi, which CAST has made freely available for teachers and students.
Interactive Slideshows: Simple Tech, Complex Thinking
Explore how students can use slideshow software to develop computer science and critical thinking skills.
Corgi Interactive Graphic Organizers
Explore Corgi, an interactive graphic organizer tool that is free and can help scaffold student development of key critical thinking skills.
#372 – Immersive Technologies in K–12 Education, with Gaspare Lipari
Gaspare Lipari, a teacher at Western Middle School in Greenwich, Connecticut, discusses his innovative use of immersive technologies in K–12 education.