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The much awaited Part 2 of the “Virtual Podcasting Begins” Episode from Kathy and Mark… We pick up where the discussion about K-12 virtual schools, and in particular FLVS, was just ramping up!
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After several months of changes and travel, Kathy and Mark return for Part 1 of this two-part episode set which virtually highlights virtual learning virtually!
Virtual podcasting, e-learning, k-12 virtual schools, Nings, Facebook and more, does it get more virtual than this?
We know you will enjoy a stimulating and fun conversation in which Mark and Kathy discuss the opportunities of virtual learning communities.
What are using them for?…
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In the second part of this exciting episode, Kathy and Mark continue a fast-paced discussion about advances they are experiencing in podcasting practices, projects and classroom use. Mark shares a Brooklyn public school example and Kathy shares how she helps college faculty reach beyond course casting. Great news and articles are supplemented with product reviews- yes we even get giddy about flipping tripods? From digital textbooks, Kindles, Nooks and iPads to the Flip we cover the waterfront of ed tech advancement as it applies to your classroom.
flip (miniature video camera)
The final gift in this episode comes at the end of the episode as we hear abut an astounding discovery students share with a very, very special member of the TTPOD family!
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After a 4 week “break,” Kathy and Mark start a tandem episode set about the advancements of podcasting and classroom application. This 2-part episode brings together scores of resources, insights and experiences about how podcasting practices are advancing over time. After 5 years in the field of educational podcasting Mark and Kathy are upping the ante and exploring new ways of working with educators, leveraging 21st century learning skills and standards and making learners of all ages center of the learning.
Also peak in and enjoy: In our catchup and on the road segment Kathy shares about six different conference appearances as she speaks to k-12 educators and higher education faculty about 21st century learning AND prepares for her move to the University of South Florida this summer.
Teacher Highlight: Carrie, one of listeners, shares a wonderful matrix/model to consider educational podcasting- Kathy and Mark share it with you and discuss several applications.
Do not miss this packed 2 part episode. (And yes we have only described PART of the content for ep 56–much more inside and for the next one!)
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Articles and Related Resources for this Episode
On the Road with Dr. King- Shout Out’s and More!
21stCenturyGlobalteacher.ning.com
If you are interested in joining, send a request from the Ning to Kathy!
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Post your ideas for future episdoes of Teacher’s Podcast on our Wallwisher and try it out!
OR just leave us a comment there! We would love to hear from you.
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Here is a great example of collaborative use of Wallwisher also!
“Price Point” Article AND Technology is Essential for Customizing Instruction
Harvard University professor and author Paul E. Peterson advocates technology as a tool for teachers to reach each student’s individual “price point,” or the difficulty of material they are ready to learn. Peterson makes his case in this opinion article for customizing instruction through more online courses and other adaptive and interactive technology.
Education Week (premium article access compliments of EdWeek.org) (4/21)
Educators Respond to National Ed-Tech Plan
While many school stakeholders say there’s a lot to like in the new National Education Technology Plan, others are concerned about what they see as a fundamental conflict between the plan’s call for innovation on the one hand and the Obama administration’s continued focus on testing and accountability on the other.
eSchool News, April 13, 2010
Arne Duncan and the National Educational Technology Plan
Podcasting Model Created and Shared by Carrie Rathsack
CURRENT EVENTS
Dr. Kathy King will be presenting and keynoting at the following conferences.
May 2010
June 2010
October 2010
Mark Gura will be presenting at
June 2010
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In the second part of this exciting episode, 
Mark and Kathy dig into more discussion and details about how to transform presentations into different learning experiences. From collaboration which lives and changes with participant input, to audio comments, virtual tools, animation and more they
Join the excitement as episode Kathy and Mark discuss several key tech resources that can change the way you think of professional development and presentations, PLUS recap of recent travels: from Jupiter and beyond! In this episode the dynamic duo discuss recent experiences which have produced fresh perspectives of creating professional development TODAY which are as vital global learning
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Join Kathy and Mark for a stirring discussion as they continue to unveil the Teachers Podcast’s new initiatives for 2010 All of this in Part 2 of 52-53 episodes! We cover the ground of policy, vision and mandates as we debate and stir up the waters with DOE announcements, rumblings on ed tech with Karen Carter and see connections with President Obama’s community college funding to k-12. From a dynamic discussion of how virtual schools might lead the innovation so much needed in our schools, to sharing the excitement of new 21st century skills guidelines, this episode is action packed as always! And in the middle of it all…
NEWSFLASH-- A special contest is announced!
NOT TO BE MISSED… for sure!
The Teachers’ Podcast: More Ed Tech You Can Always Use Today and Tomorrow.
Make us the center of YOUR Ed Tech Universe!
Contact us at teacherspodcast ( @ ) gmail.com or comment here at the website. Produced and copyrighted by Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2010.
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The Teachers’ Podcast: More Ed Tech You Can Always Use Today and Tomorrow.
Make us the center of YOUR Ed Tech Universe!
Contact us at teacherspodcast ( @ ) gmail.com or comment here at the website. Produced and copyrighted by Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2009.
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From virtual learning to Thailand, Austin and the Beatles this episode includes a wide-ranging discussion of the future of technology and education. What is coming down the pike? Can we see it and experience it now?
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Join Kathy and Mark as they discuss emergent trends in education and recent events of late 2009.
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From mobile learning to teachers’ appreciation and survival, this second part of the series episode includes Kathy’s visits to Langley school, insights on teaching, and essential articles for discussion of technology.
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