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Ep 29. Digital Video and Art Resources

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The Power of Learning Celebrated  and Extended with Resources GaloreAcer Aspire

How many free resources and tech tips can we pack into one episode? With Ep. 29 we aim to break the record. Exploring a score of video and art resources, video formatting tools, pdf makers and digital video blogs.

PLUS the first ever tour of Mark’s new Acer Aspire mini laptop.. you cannot beat this price and set of features.

Mark will even go to great lengths to field test it to determine rough and tumble school durability. We get to find out if it survives his trek through … the bush of.. well, you have to listen to find out!

Recent educational headlines and top notch articles are discussed including student ingenuity.

Another resource filled and cutting edge episode about creativity and critical thinking through digital media as the Teachers Podcast co-hosts, Kathy and Mark  try to out do themselves by serving their listeners aka teachers!

Articles in this episode

  • Math skills
    More than 100 New York City schools are using a video game called “Dimension M” to help teach pre-algebra and algebra to middle-school students. “You have to be at the top of your game,” said Salma Nakhlawi, 13, who works to improve her math skills so she can play “Dimension M” with friends. “I used to hate math, but I’ve started to like it. I actually understand it more.” The New York Times (10/7)

Resources: OpenOffice-logo

More Articles:

  • Knetwit.com offers cash, gifts for students who submit lecture notes online, but some faculty members fume By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor  e-Schoolnews article
  • Knetwit.com, created by two award-winning students from Babson College in Massachusetts, invites students and professors nationwide to upload their class lecture notes, making them available to anyone with a free Knetwit account.
  • Interactive desktops could become a critical learning tool in classrooms worldwide
  • The desks allow students to use touch-screen capabilities to do class assignments and exercises while a teacher monitors students’ progress from a central screen near the front of the classroom. The screen reacts like a small interactive whiteboard and also can be used as a keyboard.
  • New virtual world for Latina tweens Mediaweek article (9/30)
    • Hip Venture Co. is launching HipChicas.com, an online virtual world for Latina girls ages 7 to 14. Members will interact online via avatars and visit virtual versions of Miami Beach, New York, Los Angeles, Cuba, Mexico and elsewhere, with the ability to communicate with one another in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French.
  • Should computer programming be mandatory for U.S. students?  article
  • Core computer literacy will be essential in the global job market, so maybe it’s time to start looking at programming as a baseline skill and not as a differentiator, argues Neil McAllister in a blog entry for InfoWorld. If the U.S. is to remain competitive in the 21st century, American students need to be brought up to par with those in the rest of the world.
  • New Skills Seen Essential For Global Competition  Education Week article
    • To remain internationally competitive, the Partnership for 21st Century Skills argues that schools must teach innovation and cultural competency. ( Education Week )
  • Lego Product Targets Youngsters Interested in Computer Engineering
    • Digital Directions article
      • Second grade is not too soon to start preparing for a career in computer engineering is the message behind Lego’s new robotics program that teaches children problem-solving skills.

*****  Maddox’s Podcast Participant Study Invitation   *****

Cynthia Maddox, a doctoral candidate at Pace University, is doing a research project with the guidance of Dr. Kathy King, in which she is looking at the effective use of mobile technology, especially podcasts.

“I’m inviting teachers to share experiences you have in using podcasts with your students. Some of you may have written your own podcast scripts and some of you have had your students create podcast recordings. This study will look at children in grades K – 12.”
Come show administrators, your colleagues, parents and reluctant technology users that the tools of our youth do have value. Let the nay Sayers learn that authentic assignments can motivate and stimulate a thirst for discovery. Share your successes in turning your students on to school and into life long learners.

To find out more about this podcast study, Email Cynthia at Cynthiam9@gmail.com ASAP
Be sure to include the words “Maddox Podcast Study” in your subject.

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    MicrophoneComing soon.. the Interviews with Winners of the

    3rd Annual ‘The Teachers’ Podcast’

    Best Educational Podcast Awards!

    McGraw Hill Education is our proud partner in recognizing the achievements

    of teachers and students in advancing the field of new media and education

    MHEducation

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

    Submissions for Year 3 Closed Aug. 15, 2008. Check back for Year 4 in a few months.

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