Ep 47 Response to Pres Obama and Twitter Moments!
Posted in: 21st Century Learning, Ed Tech, Episodes, Information Literacy, Kathy King, Language and Literacy, Mark Gura, Newsflash, On The Road, Product Review, Twitter
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From Twitter moments to new book discussions, to web 2.0 product reviews, you do not want to miss this action packed set of episodes!
Join Kathy and Mark as they discuss the breakthroughs in distance learning aka virtual learning.
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Teaching with Author Websites by Rose Reismann and Mark Gura
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Link to Mark’s New Book Website and Free PD Audio
- Please click here to DOWNLOAD the Book Flyer
- “…we found loads of wonderful instructional materials; absolutely free… Most authors have some sort of web presence that teachers can use as resources… As president of the New York City Association of English, I’ve met personally with many of the authors: T. A. Barron, Judy Blume, Ralph Fletcher, Brian Selznick and many more…”
Dr. Rose Reissman
Tech Products & Resources 
Continuing the Learning: Support for during flu season & beyond!
- Listen in to hear Kathy tell the TWITTER moment story related to these links– It’s a tweet– I mean Hoot!
- Microsoft’s Free Online Learning Environment
- WPIX- Channel 11- NYC TV- Kathy’s TV appearance on the topic- check out all the research they gathered from her for this special report on WPIX
- Kathy’s e-Zine article on the topic of H1N1 and continuing the learning beyond school in case….
Students collaborate over interactive SMART Table
- Young students at a Florida elementary school are collaborating more in the classroom by using a SMART Table.
- The SMART Table is an interactive touch-screen computer that allows up to eight students to work together.
- Educators say the technology is beneficial to students who are using the devices to collaborate on everything from social studies to art.
- YouTube video of SMART Table
- Read more…
RESOURCES & ARTICLES
Online encyclopedia offers students a forum on sciences
- A division of Nature Publishing Group has launched an online science encyclopedia and learning community called Scitable .
- Vikram Savkar, publishing director of the Nature Education division, says the project is designed to foster student interest in the sciences.
- Registered users can explore research and multimedia offerings, while the social-media aspect allows them to communicate with experts or other students.
- Read more at Forbes
- UPCOMING EVENTS
AAACE and CPAE in Cleveland OH 11/2-5/09
- Cleveland Ohio for this event
- American Assoc Adult Continuing Education
- Commission of Prof. of Adult Education
- Dr. King will present several sessions
- Plus purchases an autographed book as she will be hosting a book table for Information Age Publishing
Virtual School Symposium for
iNACOL 11/4-17/09
- Dr. King will participate in a panel discussion on Sunday during the VSS Preconference.
- Austin Texas location for this event
- NACOL is the leading k-12 association advancing practice, excellence and innovation in virtual learning..
Free Resources: Listen in to Episode 46 to find out about these fabulous resources
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- Follow Kathy on Twitter
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