Are you truly ready for life after graduation? In this episode of Tech This Way, host Jennifer Hethcox visits The College Center (TCC) to chat with AVID Site Coordinator Dr. Cox and three impressive sophomore students—Haley, McKenzie, and Trinity.

Discover how these students are using AI tools like Gemini to:

• Explore career paths they never considered.

• Create personalized study guides and receive instant feedback.

• Build the confidence to navigate college applications and financial aid.

Tune in to hear why Dr. Cox believes AI isn't a shortcut, but a powerful tool for building Independent Learners and Critical Thinkers.

Kick off Season 2 of Tech This Way with a look at how technology is transforming research for our young learners. 3rd-grade teacher Stephanie Herring discusses her innovative "Animal Biome" project, which leveraged digital tools like School AI and Adobe Express to move beyond traditional encyclopedias with a special third grade guest, Everly, explains how these tools encouraged her to dive deeper into her animal knowledge.

How do you turn a 4th-grade Westward Expansion lesson into an immersive, interdisciplinary adventure? Or empower 3rd graders to animate Charlotte's Web to showcase their comprehension? In this episode of "Tech This Way," host Jennifer Hethcox is joined by Digital Learning Coaches Amy Dent and Ashleigh Ringus. They share inspiring, practical examples of using technology to build vocabulary for multilingual learners, AI to simulate the Oregon Trail, and creative tools like Keynote and Adobe Express to bring learning to life.