Ep 52: Trends, e-Books, and Welcome 2010, Part 1
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Episode 52 is the exciting start of a 2010 extravaganza in 2 parts. This episode unveils several surprises from The Teachers Podcast. As Kathy and Mark discuss the trends they see will dominate 2010 and discuss critical issues, terrific opportunities and learning advancement, they also share a HOST of surprises even just in Part 1.
Listen in to discover more ways for listeners to participate in the show, more community opportunities, and of course more resources.
From Kathy’s excitement about e-book developments to a certain publisher’s “paradigm push”, don’t miss the dawn of 2010 with The Teachers Podcast.
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Short takes
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eDGe Device- Devices to Take Textbooks Beyond Text
- NEWSPAPERS and novels are moving briskly from paper to pixels, but textbooks have yet to find the perfect electronic home. They are readable on laptops and smartphones, but the displays can be eye-taxing.
- Even dedicated e-readers with their crisp print-like displays can’t handle textbook staples like color… read more here
- NEWSPAPERS and novels are moving briskly from paper to pixels, but textbooks have yet to find the perfect electronic home. They are readable on laptops and smartphones, but the displays can be eye-taxing.
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Pearson pilots computer-based teaching exam
- Project aims to simplify the certification process for teaching candidates, while ensuring they’re ready to teach in 21st-century classrooms, By Maya T. Prabhu, Assistant Editor
Pearson asked soon-to-be teachers to participate in its computer-based teaching certification pilot program.
As would-be educators and the schools looking to hire them continue to explore alternative routes to teacher certification that can help speed the process, education publishing giant Pearson has announced a new pilot program that intends to provide a completely computer-based teacher certification system…. read more here
- Project aims to simplify the certification process for teaching candidates, while ensuring they’re ready to teach in 21st-century classrooms, By Maya T. Prabhu, Assistant Editor
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Articles and Related Resources
- Use Technology as Game-Changer – Education Secretary Arne Duncan
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