Ep 23 Wii, Mii and Thii

Ep 23 Wii, Mii and Thii, & Much More: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (304)

Join Kathy and Mark for the long awaited episode–the Wii gone wild..OK maybe not that wild, but definitely exciting new opportunities for technology and education. We discuss what it is, our experience, how we are using it, and resources to learn more. Kathy hi-jacked Mark on the way into the TTPOD “studio” today and put a Wii remote in his hand. Pretty soon he was pitching fastballs!. Listen in and check out the articles we have put together for you about what other educators are also saying!

In addition we discuss one of the hottest NY Times articles yet for education - RU Reading? This brings about a great discussion on multiple literacies that we know you will enjoy.

Finally the episode is rounded out with 2 more major features: 1) the Leapfrog new release of “Tag” another electronic literacy tool- we have reactions, articles and Youtube clips for you to check out.

(2) A great assortment of free graphic organizer tools assembled in a NCTE Online newsletter.

Join us for yet another fun-filled learning time at Teachers’ Podcast.

Announcements in this episode about 3rd Annual TTPOD Best Educational Podcast Contest- great prizes and extension to August 15, 2008!

Short Takes

Literacy Debate: Online, R U Really Reading?
- Article: The New York Times
  - The NCTE Definition of 21st-Century Literacies
  - http://www.ncte.org/print.asp?id=129117&node=65
  - http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/route21/
- NECC08 Lives on! By Cheryl Oakes ISTE-NECC
Did you miss the conference in San Antonio? Not to worry. Here’s a guide to accessing the great sessions, materials, vendors from NECC08.

Articles in this Episode

Wii related
- Social Games Even on Consoles!
- Edutopia articles
  - - Wii-gaming and technology
    - http://www.edutopia.org/ikid-wii-gaming-technology-classroom
    - Prensky’s ikid article:
    - http://www.edutopia.org/ikid-digital-learner-technology-2008
- Creating an interactive whiteboard with wii remote- Ingenuity!
  - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s5EvhHy7eQ
Leapfrog’s “Tag”
- ABC News.com article: Electronic system aims to help kids enhance their reading skills
- YOU Tube video of Leapfrog’s Tag in action
Mind Mapping on NCTE

Resources in this Episode

Wii Related
- Nintendo- Wii
- Dr King and Paige Eissinger TE LIVE! Podcast episode about the Wii
  - Transformation Education LIVE! Episode 19 (July 1, 2008)
- Ocean’s End Wii game
  - Game Spot screen shots and reviews
  - Game Trailer
MindMapping Related (from NCTE)
- Bubbl.us: Free Internet tool, supports collaborative mapping
- Ekpenso: Free Internet tool with Google Gears and Adobe Air versions
- FreeMind: Free open source tool, once installed does not require Internet access
- Mindmeister: Free Internet version allows 6 maps, supports collaborative mapping
- Wisdomap: Free Internet version allows 3 maps
- Mindomo: Free Internet version allows only 7 private maps (unlimited public maps)

3rd Annual ‘The Teachers’ Podcast’

Best Educational Podcast Awards!

Upgraded prizes and an extension to August 15 for the Contest

McGraw Hill Education is our proud partner in recognizing the achievements of teachers and students in

advancing the field of new media and education

Check out the main Contest 2008 page for details about submission, categories and prizes

Contact Us

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leaving a comment here on the blog/site

emailing us at teacherspodcast@gmail.com

posting to the discussion in the Teacher’s Podcast Group in facebook

phoning us at (201) 693-4935

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