Episode 7- Voices of the World – The Power of Social Networking

Literacy, Learning, Resources, Tech Tips and Comments from Listeners!

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This week:

• Updates on The Travels & Conferences of Mark and Kathy
• Mark’s China Travels Slide Show www.markgura.blogspot.com
• Kathy presents New Media at Student Financial Aid Conference
• Voices of the World by Mrs. Tonner in Scotland
• From our “e-mailbag” feedback, comments, and questions from listeners Greg Arnberg, Joselyn Todd, and Gord Smith… and in response to Greg’s question see “Podcasting for Teachers THE BOOK”
• Social Networking and abundant resources and tech tips.
• Literacy, technology and learning discussions!

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Announcements

• From now on, our name is officially “The Teachers Podcast” www.teacherspodcast.org
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News Items and Articles Covered in this Podcast

• From National Geographic News “Toddlers Bond With Robot, Study Shows”
• From Education Week, “Young People Seen Losing Love of Reading”
• Read Mark’s rant about the above article in his blog “Paradigm Watch” www.paradigmwatch.blogspot.com
• From the Christian Science Monitor “Is this the end of cursive writing? – In today’s schools, the keyboard is king. But studies suggests that penmanship still matters”
• Converge Magazine – http://www.convergemag.com/index.php From the Pull Down Menu – The Fall 2007 Converge with Mark’s article & others.
  • Also be sure to take a look at:
  • “Let The Have Tech” (Social Networking for Education) by Mark Gura
  • “Keeping It Real” (Digital Video brings real world professionals into the classroom) by Mary Kay Bacallao
  • Charter Schools: An Idea in Adolescence by Marc Dean Millot

Product Review

• iPod Juice: If your ipod needs a new battery to serve you longer, check out ipodjuice.com they sell ipod batteries- great product, delivery, reliable

Recommended Project and Resources

• “Voices of the World”by Mrs. Tonner of the High School of Dundee, Scotland http://votw.wikispaces.com/

And Related RESOURCES

• Wiki Space: http://www.wikispaces.com/
• Voki: http://www.voki.com/
• One True Media (media enhanced slide shows…free) http://www.onetruemedia.com/

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