All AVID Open Access Classroom Resources

Dr. Michelle Magallanez, Head of Interaction Design at AVID Center, returns to the podcast to share details about AVID Future Lab, a collection of free project-based learning lessons and resources made available by Adobe Express and AVID Open Access.

Explore this project-based learning (PBL) unit with 10 flexible lessons focused on the high-interest topic of social media.

Explore how social media affects teen mental health through project-based learning and design thinking.

Analyze the impact of social media on mental health and identity while launching a student-driven project through critical thinking and collaboration.

Investigate how social media influences identity, relationships, and mental health by analyzing credible sources and gathering research to inform your project.

Conduct hands-on research to explore how social media shapes real-world experiences, using surveys and content analysis to inform your project.

Explore how social media impacts different communities and begin developing innovative, student-led solutions through research, reflection, and collaboration.

Design and build a first-draft prototype using digital storytelling tools to turn student ideas into impactful social media solutions.

Translate storyboards into low-fidelity digital prototypes and apply iterative design to test and improve student-led social media solutions.

Refine and strengthen student prototypes through user-centered feedback, beta testing, and iterative design to improve impact and alignment.

Prepare students to confidently present their final solutions through storytelling, audience-focused messaging, and persuasive presentation skills.

Showcase student-designed social media solutions as they present final prototypes, reflect on their journey, and connect learning to future goals.

Explore three ways that you can leverage technology to increase personal connections, collaboration, and relationship building in your classroom.

Eric Sawatzke shares the skill-building and career benefits of agricultural education and career and technical education (CTE).

Use the best of face-to-face classroom instruction and online virtual learning by implementing the hybrid model of blended learning.