The Teachers' Podcast -Dr. Kathy King & Mark Gura

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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!  What? Of course, you have to listen to find out!

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Articles and Related Resources for this Episode

Texas governor promotes switch to digital textbooks

Texas Gov. Rick Perry is suggesting that schools begin replacing traditional textbooks with digital content, to allow students to have access to the most up-to-date information. Perry promoted the switch to digital texts in his speech at a computer-gaming education conference, supporting the notion that students learn through technology.
Bloomberg BusinessWeek/The Associated Press (4/7)

Motivating Readers

“Kindle E-Reader Motivates Less-Enthusiastic Readers”:

ScienceDaily, April 17, 2010

Products Mentioned or Reviewed

• Kindle
  • Amazon link to Kindle
• nook by Barnes and Noble
  • http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/index.asp?cds2Pid=30195
• iPad (they have it working with wireless now!)
  • http://www.apple.com/ipad/3g/
• The flip
  • http://www.theflip.com/en-us/
  • ( Youtube video shows full use, and download of video! (3 minutes))Miniature Tripod
• • About 5″ tall
  • Several varieties available-for cameras, flip video and more
  • Check Amazon.com, Geeks. com, etc
  • $0.70 – $29.99

Podcasting: Mark with Teachers and Students in Brooklyn

• The Law related studies student podcast created with Mark at Ditmas Middle School
  • http://wethestudentspodcast.blogspot.com/
• Mark and Dr. Reissman’s Book
  • http://teachingwithauthorwebsites.blogspot.com/

DON’T FORGET! Join us with the many opportunities to “continue to the conversation”!

Nings

• 21stCenturyGlobalteacher.ning.com
• If you are interested in joining, send a request from the Ning to Kathy!

WallWisher

• Post your ideas for future episodes 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.
• http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/teacherspodcast
• Here is a great example of collaborative use of Wallwisher also!

CURRENT EVENTS
Dr. Kathy King will be presenting and keynoting at the following conferences.

June 2010

• 6/3- AERC LGBTQ & Allies Preconference (UCal @ Sacramento)
• 6/4-5- AERC Conference (UCal @ Sacramento) (presenter)

October 2010

• 10/26-28 AAACE Conference, Clearwater, FL

Mark Gura will be presenting at

June 2010

• 6/28-30 Denver, CO: ISTE NECC- Poster session

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