Ep. 25 Science and Art Education, PLUS Spore and XO2

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“From the Science and Art Capital of the World,” The Teachers Podcast brings you a controversial and resource filled episode! Mark plays with Kathy in this episode from fungi to virtual drop-in guests, who knows what is happening next? From MP3 players discoveries and resources straight from Kathy’s flea market excursions, to the release of XO2 tablet? We have a whole range of perspectives and experiences on technology and education around the world to share.

Join Kathy and Mark for controversy, learning and excitement in the 25th episode of this series as we cover the landscape of technology to serve learning needs in Science and Art. Terrific articles that speak to 21st century learning needs and the connection to the great grandchild of SimCity- Spore.

Mark has to help Kathy through the fear of mold to conquer this topic but we discover the power of computer-based simulations. Are you using them? Have you seen them? Check in here to see if you agree with your TTPOD dynamic duo.

Then a surprise visit — Mark leads 2 virtual guests into the studio … who could they be?  You have to listen to hear this!

NEWS FLASH: Special anniversary edition coming in Episode 26

INSTRUCTION

• Science Education
  • ASCD Community Blog – IN SERVICE
  • Article (Post) “The Educational Aspect of Video Games”
• SPORE (TM)
  • Embedded YouTube video
    • “ Spore E308 Trailer “
  • Related Article from NPR Blog…
    • “In ‘Spore,’ Players Create Civilizations From Cells”

“One of the most anticipated video games ever is coming out this weekend: Spore. The game, seven years in the making, was created by Will Wright, the man who designed Sim City and The Sims…” Embedded NPR podcast link…

“Iican Chemical Society’s Bytesize Science is an educational, entertaining podcast for young listeners. Like the flying car, Anglia, in the Harry Potter films, Bytesize Science transports kids, teachers, and other listeners into a real-life world realm where science is the enchantment. Bytesize Science translates cutting-edge scientific discoveries from ACS’s 36 peer-reviewed journals into stories for young listeners about science, health, medicine, energy, food, and other topics. New installments of Bytesize Science are posted every Monday and are available without charge… To learn more about the podcast, visit the ACS website From Bytesize Science

• Bytesize Science
  • Webpage at American Chemical Society
  • Article At NEA
  • Feed http://feeds.feedburner.com/BytesizeScience
  • Play from webpage: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BytesizeScience

Resources

• MP3Player Comparison article Ten MP3 Players—All Under $150

• Chrome Browser
  • Google Chrome- site and free download
  • Introductory video on this features page
  • “Polish On Google’s New Chrome Tarnished By Privacy Questions”

ARTICLES:

• 21st Century Learning article

• “Global Economy Demands New Skills, Report Says”
• Report and article with more data about need
• “We need to recognize that a 21st-century education is the bedrock of competitiveness — the engine, not simply an input, of the economy…”

• XO2 articles

• Rwanda launches OLPC computer distribution

  • Rwanda launched the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) program on Sunday with the distribution of 5,000 laptops in a bid to transition the country’s education system from blackboard and chalk to digital.

• “OLPC to launch touchscreen XO-2 laptop in Q1 2010”

• Amazon to sell XO laptops beginning in November

  • The One Laptop Per Child project is bringing back its two-for-one deal on its low-cost laptop and has tapped Amazon.com to handle its Give One, Get One program, launched initially last year, CNET reports.

Virtual Guests’ Discussion about Education Platforms! DON’T MISS THIS!

• Mr. Obama
  • Boston.com article about education platform
• Mr. McCain
  • Article about education platform

Note to whomever wins the 2008 Presidential Election: Tinker, if you must, with the American Education System; go ahead, dabble in teacher and/or student accountability measures, school choice, or shaking up the education bureaucracy. But as you are attempting to impact things through politics and management, don’t overlook inspired teaching and learning. Be sure you include a heavy dose of curricular relevance, high interest student engagement, and 21st Century Skills – those are the things that will ensure the success of America’s students, the only things!  ~ The Teacher’s Podcast  9-13-08

THOUGHTFUL
And a bit of educational clarity of thought, smoking gun evidence from The Official Google Blog…

”Our Googley advice to students: Major in learning: Management guru Peter Drucker noted that companies attracting the best knowledge workers will “secure the single biggest factor for competitive advantage.” We and other forward-looking companies put a lot of effort into hiring such people. What are we looking for? We primarily look for … analytical reasoning… communication skills… a willingness to experiment… team players… passion and leadership…”

• BONUS RESOURCE
  • Kenneth TTPOD Listener blog site: Advisory Bored




NEWS FLASH: Special anniversary edition coming in Episode 26





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