Ep. 24 Back to School Special – The Low Down on Mini LapBack-to-schooltops, Learning, and Elections

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Mark and Kathy are back with a Back to School Special covering critical topics from teacher well-being to meaningful learning! Check in for this episode as we discuss the invasion of the mini laptops and what it means for classroom instruction. Also you will be surprised at the insights Kathy shares about low tech and hi tech approaches to preserving your sanity this coming school year. Rounding out the episode is a great resource that will start our listing of web-based resources to bring the USA presentational election issues and race into your classroom. Check out this episode- The Low Down on Mini Laptops, Learning, and Elections!

RESOURCES:

C SPAN’s Campaign 2008 Educational Resource Site

• http://www.c-spanclassroom.org/
• (Topics: Elections, Candidates, Campaign Issues, Campaign Ads, Electoral College, Debates, Finances, and Polls. Resources: lesson plans, video clips, teaching ideas, and worksheets to help your students better understand the election process)

Bio Feedback Technology

• Biofeedback software discussed
  • Wild Divine’s Healing Rhythms Healing Rhythms Trailer

• BONUS LISTEN: Kathy’s discussion of biofeedback and meditation via technology on another podcast also on this topic:
  
  • Episode 5 of Transformation Education LIVE!
  • Relaxation and Technology an Oxymoron? Nirvana in a Box ?

Mark’s Class Blog

• Developed as the prime resource for his graduate education course in technology integration for in-service teachers/ Fordham University – summer ’08  http://tech4tesol.blogspot.com/

ARTICLES:

• “McCain, the Analog Candidate”  From the NY Times Week in Review
• “Low-cost laptop experiment under way” Birmingham’s pioneering use of XO computers from the nonprofit One Laptop Per Child initiative has captured educators’ attention” From eSchool News
• “Intel unveils third-generation Classmate PC: Latest low-cost laptop design includes a tablet-style option and a touch screen” From eSchool News
• Informational/Promotional eBook (featuring the Intel powered Classmate PC): “A Laptop Especially for Schools” Sponsored by: Intel (requires online registration)
  • “As the schools profiled in this eBook will attest, placing a rugged and kid-friendly computing device in the hands of every child for 24/7 use can have a transformative effect. Join us on a visit to eight classrooms where Intel-powered classmate PCs are part of complete software and hardware solution that supports student-centered learning and opens up new worlds of possibility.”
  • “Intel, Portugal agree to deal for 500,000 laptops” From CBC News
  • “Bridge Over Technology Waters: New generation of student laptops cold bridge digital divide in schools” From Converge Magazine (scroll to page 18 for beginning of article)

Coming soon.. the 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

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

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

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