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From virtual learning to Thailand, Austin and the Beatles this episode includes a wide-ranging discussion of the future of technology and education. What is coming down the pike? Can we see it and experience it now?

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Join Kathy and Mark as they discuss emergent trends in education and recent events of late 2009.  Teachers best practices highlights, scores of resources, Teachers Podcast mail bag and much more! What is your family doing for entertainment this holiday season? Listen into hear the trends which may connect to us! As always the discussion is wrapped around the theme of powerful uses of technology for learning.


The Teachers’ Podcast: More Ed Tech You Can Always Use Today and Tomorrow.
Make us the center of YOUR Ed Tech Universe!

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Contact us at teacherspodcast ( @ ) gmail.com or comment here at the website. Produced and copyrighted by Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2009.

Short takes

Mark’s Photos from His Thailand Travels!

Mailbag!

  • Hi to all. Thanks for suggestions and notes of appreciation
  • We appreciate each of you our listeners!

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RESOURCES

Articles

  • Videoconferencing provides dance lessons in Minnesota district
    • Northern Elementary: Students learn dance, culture using web technology
    • What if you could instantly bring in someone from Africa to teach you an African dance, or a professional hip-hop artist to teach you the latest break dancing moves?
    Students at Northern Elementary School did just that from Nov. 10-20.
    Using Distance Learning classes, or ITV, professional music artists from Minneapolis were projected onto a wall in the gymnasium via videoconferencing technology…. Click to read more of this article
Telling tales of vine-choked trees and eagle nests big enough to nap in, school counselor Cissie Brooks transfixed Wrightsville Beach Elementary’s fifth-grade science class on Wednesday – from 400 miles away.

Thanks to technology, a good Internet connection and a little patience, Brooks will share her experiences as a temporary volunteer at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Maryland all week long via her blog and a videoconferencing service online.
“I’m trying to show them what I’m doing and answer their questions,” said Brooks, who is also the school’s marine science coordinator. “I want to give them something to think about.”
Brooks’ blog posts about hiking the forest around the Institute collecting leaf samples and measuring trees have been used in classroom discussion all week, but Wednesday was the first time the students got to see her via Web camera. They sat …..  click to read more

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BONUS  HOLIDAY RESOURCES

  • Wii Holiday advertisements

CURRENT EVENTS

  • Kathy will present a concurrent session on Technology, 21st Century Learning and Career Readiness.
  • Desmond Conference Center for the Mid-Winter Conference
  • Kathy will be presenting a session on podcasting and oral history lessons at FETC
  • We will post the session information as soon as we have it!

Short Articles by Kathy on Career Changing

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Click to Share! ]]> http://teacherspodcast.org/2009/12/13/ep-51-2009-virtual-learning/feed/ 0 elearning,Gaming,online,professional development,skype,virtual learning,web cam,wii Click to hear Episode 51 From virtual learning to Thailand, Austin and the Beatles this episode includes a wide-ranging discussion of the future of technology and education. What is coming down the pike? Can we see it and experience it now? Click to hear Episode 51 From virtual learning to Thailand, Austin and the Beatles this episode includes a wide-ranging discussion of the future of technology and education. What is coming down the pike? Can we see it and experience it now? Join Kathy and Mark as they discuss emergent trends in education and recent events of late 2009.  Teachers best practices highlights, scores of resources, Teachers Podcast mail bag and much more! What is your family doing for entertainment this holiday season? Listen into hear the trends which may connect to us! As always the discussion is wrapped around the theme of powerful uses of technology for learning. The Teachers' Podcast: More Ed Tech You Can Always Use Today and Tomorrow. Make us the center of YOUR Ed Tech Universe! www.teacherspodcast.org Contact us at teacherspodcast ( @ ) gmail.com or comment here at the website. Produced and copyrighted by Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2009. Short takes Mark's Photos from His Thailand Travels! Mailbag! Hi to all. Thanks for suggestions and notes of appreciation We appreciate each of you our listeners! SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT -  The Teachers Podcast iPhone app- See below RESOURCES Articles Videoconferencing provides dance lessons in Minnesota district Northern Elementary: Students learn dance, culture using web technology What if you could instantly bring in someone from Africa to teach you an African dance, or a professional hip-hop artist to teach you the latest break dancing moves? Students at Northern Elementary School did just that from Nov. 10-20. Using Distance Learning classes, or ITV, professional music artists from Minneapolis were projected onto a wall in the gymnasium via videoconferencing technology.... Click to read more of this article Wrightsville Beach students use Web cam in classroom By Chelsea.Kellner@StarNewsOnline.com Telling tales of vine-choked trees and eagle nests big enough to nap in, school counselor Cissie Brooks transfixed Wrightsville Beach Elementary’s fifth-grade science class on Wednesday – from 400 miles away. Thanks to technology, a good Internet connection and a little patience, Brooks will share her experiences as a temporary volunteer at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Maryland all week long via her blog and a videoconferencing service online. “I’m trying to show them what I’m doing and answer their questions,” said Brooks, who is also the school’s marine science coordinator. “I want to give them something to think about.” Brooks’ blog posts about hiking the forest around the Institute collecting leaf samples and measuring trees have been used in classroom discussion all week, but Wednesday was the first time the students got to see her via Web camera. They sat .....  click to read more iNacol Reports and Resources links to NACOL web site Keeping Pace with Online Learning - 2009 report (PDF) Serving Students with Disabilities in State-level Virtual K-12 Public School Programs Project Forum September 30, 2009 Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning: A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online Learning Studies U.S. Department of Education June 26, 2009 NACOL Promising Practices in Online Learning: Blended Learning: The Convergence of Online and Face-to-Face Education John Watson May 2008 Guidelines for Professional Development of Online Teachers SREB May 2009 Serving Students with Disabilities in State-level Virtual K-12 Public School Programs Project Forum September 30, 2009 iNACOL State of the Nation: K-12 Online Learning in Canada Michael K. Barbour, Wayne State University November, 2009 BONUS  HOLIDAY RESOURCES Wii Holiday advertisements Wii Rockband Beatles CURRENT EVENTS NYCOSS Conference -January 11, 2010 - Albany, NY Kathy will present a concurrent session on Technology, The Teachers' Podcast -Dr. Kathy King & Mark Gura no 49:43 Ep 49 State of Learning: Technology, Mobility, & Careers Part 1 http://teacherspodcast.org/2009/11/15/ep-49-state-of-learning-technology-mobility-careers-part-1/ http://teacherspodcast.org/2009/11/15/ep-49-state-of-learning-technology-mobility-careers-part-1/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:22:15 +0000 admin http://teacherspodcast.org/?p=301 From mobile learning to teachers' appreciation and survival, this episode covers the broad ground of recent news and events in teaching, learning and technology. Join Kathy and Mark as they discuss recent developments and contacts with stellar teachers, teachers in need and visits to schools. They also have an abundance of essential resources and articles to contemplate. And always wrapped around the theme of powerful uses of technology for learning.

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From mobile learning to teachers’  appreciation and survival, this episode covers the broad ground of recent news and events in teaching, learning and technology. Join Kathy and Mark as they discuss  recent developments and contacts with stellar teachers, teachers in need and visits to schools. They also have an abundance of essential resources and articles to contemplate.  And always wrapped around the theme of powerful uses of technology for learning.

The Teachers’ Podcast: More Ed Tech You Can Always Use Today and Tomorrow.
Make us the center of YOUR Ed Tech Universe!

www.teacherspodcast.org

Contact us at teacherspodcast ( @ ) gmail.com or comment here at the website. Produced and copyrighted by Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2009.

ARTICLES

STATE OF MIND

  • The nationwide study, “Teaching for a Living: How Teachers See the Profession Today,” whose results are being reported here for the first time, offers a comprehensive and nuanced look at how teachers differ in their perspectives on their profession…
  • Two out of five of America’s 4 million K-12 teachers appear disheartened and disappointed about their jobs, while others express a variety of reasons for contentment with teaching and their current school environments, new research by Public Agenda and Learning Point Associates shows.
  • Education Week article by A. Yarrow…. Read more …

RESOURCES

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Short Articles by Kathy on Career Changing

New Radio Star- Radio Interviews

  • WGAU Radio, (ABC Radio Network) Atlanta, GA. (2009, Oct 2). Featured as authority and interview guest for news segment. What’s the difference with online learning?
  • WTVN, Radio, Columbus, OH. (2009, Sept. 25). Featured as authority and interview guest for news segment. H1N1 part 5: What happens with swine flu and education?
  • WBT Radio, Charlotte, NC (2009, Oct 4). Featured as authority and interview guest for news segment. Strategies for adults changing careers.

Terry Freedman Announcement

  • I’m in the process of producing a 2nd edition of the free ebook 60 Web 2.0 Projects I published on my website last year (and which is still available).
  • If you’re doing anything interesting in the way of Web 2.0, please share! It will take only a few minutes to complete an online form. Full details about what, why and the benefits to all are contained in this article: http://bit.ly/w2info
  • I am NOT looking for brilliant, rocket science, ground-breaking ideas, but ideas that actually work in real classrooms with real kids!
  • Anyway, I hope you will be able to mention this in your podcast, and keep up the good work!
  • [WE DID, Terry! ~~ Kathy & Mark ]

District Leaders Podcast- Wins Recognition!

DLP

  • District Administrator Web resource of the week!
  • Leading today for success tomorrow is always the theme!
  • This series hosted by McGraw Hill Education and produced by Transformation Education LLC is a superb resource for superintendents to learn from each other how to be successful. Interviews from across the country.

Special Interview- How Does  School District Cope with H1N1?

  • Neil Rochelle sits down with our very own Dr. Kathy King  (guest host for District Leaders Podcast) to share the inside story on the challenge of 2009-2010 school year!
  • He shares how his school district  managed, the process and the USE OF TECHNOLOGY in it all.
  • Resources and support abound in this episode
  • Listen in to be informed!


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CURRENT EVENTS
VSS2009
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  • 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.
  • Kathy will be presenting a session on podcasting and oral history lessons at FETC
  • We will post the session information as soon as we have it!
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It’s here! Part 2 of this special set of episodes on Virtual Learning! In August 2009, major headlines heralded the advancement of distance learning over traditional formats. Breaking the deadlocked perspective of “no significant difference,” these reports may finally provide students of all ages with more convenient an

d flexible learning. Join Kathy and Mark as they discuss the breakthroughs in distance learning aka virtual learning.

Also in this episode much needed catch up on Kathy’s world tour- from China to Tennesse

e to Poconos Paradise! And upcoming event announcements to catch up with Kathy at some conferences she is speaking at October and November 2009 (see below)

You need to join in for this episode to get fired up about the really simple, ways to use web 2.0 and distance learning strategies for all your classes. Come on in, the water is warm and inviting!

The Teachers’ Podcast: More Ed Tech You Can Always Use Today and Tomorrow.
Make us the center of YOUR Ed Tech Universe!

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Contact us at teacherspodcast  (  @ )  gmail.com or comment here at the website.

Produced and copyrighted by Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2009.

RESOURCES & ARTICLESConverge Logo

Converge Article : Literacy Learning with ‘The Electric Company’

  • Mark’s recent Converge Magazine article on the new “The Electric Company” educational program (Sesame Workshop)…
  • The opening sequence of “The Electric Company” always presents a literacy learning problem and concludes with one of the characters shouting, “Hey you guys!”
    That iconic signal, kept from the original series of the 1970s, is a clarion call to begin each episode’s 30 minutes of fun and learning. “The Electric Company” … broadcast 780 episodes from October 1975 to April 1977 with such notable talents as Morgan Freeman, Rita Moreno, Bill Cosby, Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks.

7 Myths of Distance Learning

  • Article by Kathy: http://ezinearticles.com/?id=2745770 Ezine-onlineed
  • In this brief article, I expose some of the most common and deadly misconceptions about distance learning. And you want to read this. Why? Because if you do not consider the new trends and potential of distance learning, you may be ignoring or discounting vital opportunities to increase your career skills, complete your degree, or expand your professional relationships. That is correct, some of these myths are deadly for you, because……

Examples of Online Class Materials by Mark and Students

- UPCOMING EVENTS

Creative Pursuits Conference in Virginia

Creative Pursuits Conference at the Langley School, McLean, VA

How can 21st century technology tools such as interactive white boards, videoconferencing, digital cameras, and blogs enhance the classroom experience for today’s students? Teachers at The Langley School will share their cutting-edge, technology-rich curriculum with fellow educators during a new two-day technology conference this fall.

  • October 8-9, 2009
  • Interactive Workshops Taught by Faculty in Their Own Classrooms
  • Keynote Speakers
    • October 8 features Dr. Kathleen King – award-winning author, digital media/instructional technology expert, and co-host of the 5 million listener podcast, “The Teachers’ Podcast.”
    • On October 9, Don McNamee from Kristin School in Auckland, New Zealand.

To learn more about the Creative Pursuits conference, or to register online, log on to www.langleyschool.org/creativepursuits.

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 44 to find out how these fabulous resources help you use online videos anytime you want! Overcoming the challenges of classroom technology today!

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Also in this episode much needed catch up on Kathy’s world tour- from China to Tennessee to Poconos Paradise! And upcoming event announcements to catch up with Kathy at some conferences she is speaking at October and November 2009 (see below)

You need to join in for this episode to get fired up about the really simple, ways to use web 2.0 and distance learning strategies for all your classes. Come on in, the water is warm and inviting!

A new generation of EdTech professional development.
Make us the center of YOUR Ed Tech Universe:

www.teacherspodcast.org

Contact us at teacherspodcast@gmail.com or comment at the website/blog.

The Teachers’ Podcast: More Ed Tech You Can Always Use Today and Tomorrow.

Produced and copyrighted by Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2009.

- UPCOMING EVENTS

Creative Pursuits Conference in Virginia

Creative Pursuits Conference at the Langley School, McLean, VA

How can 21st century technology tools such as interactive whiteboards, videoconferencing, digital cameras, and blogs enhance the classroom experience for today’s students? Teachers at The Langley School will share their cutting-edge, technology-rich curriculum with fellow educators during a new two-day technology conference this fall.

  • October 8-9, 2009
  • Interactive Workshops Taught by Faculty in Their Own Classrooms
  • Keynote Speakers
    • October 8 features Dr. Kathleen King – award-winning author, digital media/instructional technology expert, and co-host of the 5 million listener podcast, “The Teachers’ Podcast” – who will discuss how to prepare teachers to function inside a brave new world filled with technological possibilities.
    • On October 9, Don McNamee from Kristin School in Auckland, New Zealand, will share his expertise via live videoconference, discussing how new television tools such as Slingbox and Livestation can be put to good educational use.

To learn more about the Creative Pursuits conference, or to register online, log on to www.langleyschool.org/creativepursuits.

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..ZUstudents and kpk-srs

-ON THE ROAD

Updates on Kathy’s travels and speaking at

  • Zhiejiang University, Hangzhou China
  • North China University of Technology in Beijing, China
  • Univ Tennessee at Memphis – via virtual connections !

Links to resources and items mentioned in this episode:

~~ Short Take ~~

New Online School Caters to Gay Students
Minnesota educator David Glick says the online high school he founded for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students is an environment free of hostility. GLBTQ Online High School is believed to be the first of its kind and is receiving applications from across the nation. Glick says the curriculum will be “GLBTQ-friendly,” but some worry online schooling may create a feeling of isolation among gay students. Pioneer Report

7 Myths of Distance Learning Ezine-onlineed

  • Article by Kathy
  • In this brief article, I expose some of the most common and deadly misconceptions about distance learning. And you want to read this. Why? Because if you do not consider the new trends and potential of distance learning, you may be ignoring or discounting vital opportunities to increase your career skills, complete your degree, or expand your professional relationships. That is correct, some of these myths are deadly for you, because……

Examples of Online Class Materials by Mark and Students

Online Video Downloading Resources:

  • Listen in to Episode 44 to find out how these fabulous resources help you use online videos anytime you want! Overcoming the challenges of classroom technology today!
    • Keepvid.com
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    • TubeMaster
      • PCbased software
      • Free download and use

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A resource packed 2-part episode discusses virtual education, Twitter, economic stimulus, news items, short takes, On The Road, and teaching practice debates and insights! Great discussion from Mark and Kathy about Strategies for Stretching Stimulus Money for schools and teachers! Focus on virtual education using a variety of tools, strategies and opportunities. Resources include a detailed comparison of free and paid resources for webinars, free conference calls and virtual tools. Make us the center of YOUR Ed Tech Universe: www.teacherspodcast.org.

A new generation of EdTech professional development.

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Telephone message line: 201-693-4935.

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Short Takes

Stimulus Money May Fund Summer School, Teacher Pay

  • Discussion by Mark and Kathy about the great potential to use this money to “keep on giving/teaching” faculty years ahead!
  • Education Secretary Arne Duncan has some suggestions for how schools can spend their windfall from the economic stimulus law, including summer school and extra pay for teachers to coach struggling colleagues. The nation’s schools will get an unprecedented amount of money — about $100 billion, double the amount of education spending under President George W. Bush — over the two-year life of the new stimulus law. The Obama administration has said generally how it wants the money spent, and it has warned states not to use the money to plug budget holes, despite loopholes created by Congress that would allow that to happen… Read more…
  • Strategies for Stretching stimulus money

Virtual School PD and Schools

TTPD/Dr King TwitterRESOURCES  

  • Twitter Educational ArticleVirtual Learning
    • Some Wisconsin communications professors are asking students to “live Twitter” to help them better process materials presented in guest lectures. The tool teaches them to gather information, multitask and write succinctly, said Gee Ekechai, an associate professor at Marquette University. Read more at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (4/26)

NEWS FLASH I schooltube

Learning without limits
How the rise of online instruction is changing the nature of schooling
By Christine Van Dusen

Primary Topic Channel: Virtual schooling / Distance Learning

Teachers Podcast will be available in Schooltube.com soon.

Some short videos introducing our series and the podcasting book check it out about 4/28/09!

Watch for further details in a few days!

    WEBINAR RESOURCES

    • Full comparison and details in Part 2
    • Check out our discussion of this one in Episode 37 to prepare!
    • Dimdim..com - FREE web conference service enables you to host own synchronous learning space!
      • Presentation, whiteboard, desktop and web sharing space
      • Webcam hookup, phone connection for audio or via computer
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    Join us for an exciting episode full of technology experiences, trends and debates! What’s more Kathy and Mark provide an update on their travels around the globe and share insights about culture, technology, language learning and Mardi Gras in Mexico. An exciting debate about 21st Century Learning tops off the show with Kathy explaining how some career and technical schools demonstrate this model so well today. How many conference do you think we can name in a single show? This episode might beat them all!

    Upcoming Events Not To BE MISSEDNCEA

    • Dr. Kathy King will present a session at NCEA in Anaheim CA

    “Podcasting for Every Teacher!” (NCEA Session 1138)
    April 14, 2009
    NCEA Conference: http://ncea.org/events/NCEAConventionCentral.asp
    NCEA program: http://ncea.org/UserFiles/File/Convention/Final-Program-2009.pdf

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    • Mark Gura will be presenting an ISTE Webinar

    “Using Technology to Make Every Classroom an Art Classroom”

    April 22, 2009
    ISTE Webinar Link

    RESOURCES and Items mentioned in this Episode!
    Short Takes

    • Twitter used to develop second-graders’ writing skills
      • Students in two Maine elementary schools have been exchanging messages through the social-networking Web site Twitter. Teachers say the exercise, which began about one month ago, was initiated to help students develop their writing skills by exchanging messages that must be 140 characters or less. The Providence Journal (R.I.)/The Associated Press (free registration) (3/11)

    Sayatherobot

    • Japanese robot teacher no substitute for human educators
      • A primary-school class in Japan is being taught by a robot that can express six emotions, take class rolls, assign basic tasks and speak several languages. The robot is controlled by a human, and is not expected to replace human teachers. Read more about this development! MSNBC/The Associated Press (3/11) , Gizmodo (3/10)
    • Podcast Trumps Lecture in One College Study
      • Those who viewed a lecture from iTunes University out-performed those who attended the lecture and listened in person according to a new survey . eSchool News, March 6, 2008

    Feature Discussion

    Backers of “21st-Century Skills” Take Flak
    Are 21st century skills new critical learning standards or are they the “same old” with a new name? Several scholars debate The Partnership for 21st Century Skills. Education Week, March 4, 2009

    Conference Links and Photos

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    Hotel “Dining room” Mesón del Marques

    Mayan Dancers

    Myan Dancers

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    Launching the new year Kathy and Mark share opportunities, resources and insights for educational technology across grades and content ares.

    Sharing their travels, interactions with teachers and school leaders, as well as incorporating headlines from educational and national news, this episode is a great boost offering vision and action for teachers, instructional technology staff, staff developers and all educators.

    There are many opportunities for producing change from appointments of US Secretary of Education, to the new budgets and surplus plans, join us as we examine the potential for our classrooms, schools and learners!  From NYSCOSS, to FETC and TCEA we are on the road to meet with our listeners and spread the news of easy ed tech which incorporates 21st century learning.

    Join us the Major Educational Technology Conferences!

    FETC-09

    TCEA-09

    Resources and Articles in This EpisodeKazakhstan is on course to be one of the top 50 developed nations in the world.

    Nothing But Praise for Duncan in Senate Hearing

    • Democrats and Republicans on the education committee are impressed by President-elect Obama’s choice for secretary of education. ( Education Week article)

    Duncan confirmation gets under way

    · Tech & Learning’s Ed Tech Ticker

    • Obama promises EdTech Infusion by Kevin Hogan
    • In his most recent weekly address, the president-elect once again mentioned modernizing schools as part of his infrastructure initiatives. Here’s the money quote:And we’ll create hundreds of thousands more jobs in education, equipping tens of thousands of schools with 21st century classrooms, labs and computers to help our kids compete with any worker in the world for any job.Watch the whole speech at the President’s transition site.
    • Tech Learning.com Editor Blogs

    * Technology allows educators to augment lessons

    • Teachers are more frequently turning to technology to breathe new life into classroom lessons, including using blogs, podcasts and online features such as Google Earth to engage students. Instead of using classroom time to lecture, some teachers are recording lessons onto podcasts that their students can listen to at home — freeing classroom time for hands-on learning. (From ASCD SmartBrief)
    • CNN (1/15) article

    *Stimulus bill includes $142B for education

    • Some $20 billion for school modernization and $1 billion for educational technology are among nearly $150 billion in funding targeted toward education in the House version of the new economic stimulus package, which lawmakers introduced Jan. 15. Key concepts: educational technology, school modernization, stimulus package.
    • eSchoolNews article

     Read More

    * Educators to Obama: Focus on 21st Century Skills

    • Two surveys by the American Society for Quality suggest the new administration should focus on 21st century skills.
    • Listen in as Kathy and Mark talk about the message for Pres. Obama and critical directions ahead
    •  eSchool News, January 8, 2009

      * Technologies for the 21st Century

    * Obama Links Ed Tech to Economic Growth

    • The President-elect pledges to put more computers in classrooms and expand broadband access to schools and homes.
    • ( Digital Directions )

    * How Ed Tech Can Help Fire Up the Economy

    • Keith Krueger, the CEO of the Consortium for School Networking, pitches ideas for using federal investments in educational technology to help stimulate the U.S. economy and improve K-12 schools.
    •   ( Digital Directions )

    RESOURCE

    Google makes famous artwork more accessible

    • In a move that will benefit students, art historians, and casual viewers alike, Spain’s Prado Museum has teamed up with Google Earth for a project that allows people to view the gallery’s main works of art from their computers–and even zoom in on details not immediately discernible to the human eye.
    • Key concepts: Prado Museum, Diego Velazquez, Francisco de Goya, Peter Paul Rubens, Hieronymus Bosch, art history
    • From eSchoolNews report
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    Click to Share! ]]>     http://teacherspodcast.org/2009/01/25/ep-32-inauguration-and-the-road-ahead-for-2009-and-pres-obama/feed/ 1 Start the new year with Vision and Direction from TTPOD - Launching the new year Kathy and Mark share opportunities, resources and insights for educational technology across grades and content ares. - Sharing their travels, Start the new year with Vision and Direction from TTPOD Launching the new year Kathy and Mark share opportunities, resources and insights for educational technology across grades and content ares. Sharing their travels, interactions with teachers and school leaders, as well as incorporating headlines from educational and national news, this episode is a great boost offering vision and action for teachers, instructional technology staff, staff developers and all educators. There are many opportunities for producing change from appointments of US Secretary of Education, to the new budgets and surplus plans, join us as we examine the potential for our classrooms, schools and learners!  From NYSCOSS, to FETC and TCEA we are on the road to meet with our listeners and spread the news of easy ed tech which incorporates 21st century learning. Join us the Major Educational Technology Conferences! Resources and Articles in This EpisodeKazakhstan is on course to be one of the top 50 developed nations in the world. Calling USA schools to spring ahead with 21st century learning!  By Marina Leight, Mark Gura & Wayne Grant Entire Converge Issue Fall 2008 Nothing But Praise for Duncan in Senate Hearing Democrats and Republicans on the education committee are impressed by President-elect Obama’s choice for secretary of education. (Education Week article) Duncan confirmation gets under way Arne Duncan, who has been Chicago Public Schools chief since 2001, goes before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee today for his confirmation hearing to be the next U.S. Secretary of Education. In the eight years since he became superintendent of Chicago schools, student proficiency in reading and math has grown, and Duncan has shut down 61 failing schools. Article listed: Google/The Associated Press (1/12) , The New York Times/The Caucus (1/13) , The Boston Globe/The Associated Press (1/12) MSNBC (1/13/09) · Tech & Learning’s Ed Tech Ticker Obama promises EdTech Infusion by Kevin Hogan In his most recent weekly address, the president-elect once again mentioned modernizing schools as part of his infrastructure initiatives. Here's the money quote:And we'll create hundreds of thousands more jobs in education, equipping tens of thousands of schools with 21st century classrooms, labs and computers to help our kids compete with any worker in the world for any job.Watch the whole speech at the President's transition site. Tech Learning.com Editor Blogs * Technology allows educators to augment lessons Teachers are more frequently turning to technology to breathe new life into classroom lessons, including using blogs, podcasts and online features such as Google Earth to engage students. Instead of using classroom time to lecture, some teachers are recording lessons onto podcasts that their students can listen to at home -- freeing classroom time for hands-on learning. (From ASCD SmartBrief) CNN (1/15) article *Stimulus bill includes $142B for education Some $20 billion for school modernization and $1 billion for educational technology are among nearly $150 billion in funding targeted toward education in the House version of the new economic stimulus package, which lawmakers introduced Jan. 15. Key concepts: educational technology, school modernization, stimulus package. eSchoolNews article  Read More * Educators to Obama: Focus on 21st Century Skills Two surveys by the American Society for Quality suggest the new administration should focus on 21st century skills. Listen in as Kathy and Mark talk about the message for Pres. Obama and critical directions ahead  eSchool News, January 8, 2009   * Technologies for the 21st Century "Teachers' Lessons Go Viral on Education Video Website"  The Dallas Morning News, January 5, 2009 * Obama Links Ed Tech to Economic Growth The Teachers' Podcast -Dr. Kathy King & Mark Gura no     Ep. 27 Winners Announced and Content Creators Rule http://teacherspodcast.org/2008/10/12/ep-27-winners-announced-and-content-creators-rule/ http://teacherspodcast.org/2008/10/12/ep-27-winners-announced-and-content-creators-rule/#comments Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:48:14 +0000 admin http://teacherspodcast.org/2008/10/12/ep-27-winners-announced-and-content-creators-rule/ Episode theme:  Everyone Can Be a Producer celebrate

    “May I have the envelope please?”

    The excitement reaches a crescendo as Mark and Kathy announce the winners of the 3rd Annual Teachers Podcast Contest, which is graciously sponsored by McGraw Hill Education.  This episode focuses on the rich power of NEW MEDIA to enable all teachers and learners to be content creators in the process and demonstration of their learning. Also included are terrific resources on active listening and how to teach listening skills.

    You don’t want to miss this episode! From blogging to podcasting, resources, and news items s

    panning the world, this is a dynamic episode of fun, celebration and  creativity.

    Microphone

    3rd Annual

    ‘The Teachers’ Podcast’

    Best Educational Podcast Awards!

    MHEducation

    Contest Winners

    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

    balloonsBest Student Project Podcast
    RED TEAM Podcasts

    http://web.mac.com/jhsalsich/RED_TEAM_PRODUCTIONS/Red_Team_Podcasts/Red_Team_Podcasts.html

    James Salsich AND Students
    Plainfield Central School in Plainfield, CT

    balloonsBest Teacher Podcast
    JMRadio Music! Art! Technology!
    http://web.mac.com/helenemoore/iWeb/Site%202/JMRADIO/JMRADIO.html

    Helene Moore, Technology Teacher AND Students
    Joaquin Miller Elementary School

    balloonsBest Professional Development Podcast
    A.T.TIPSCAST, Assistive Technology: Tools In Public Schools
    http://attipscast.wordpress.com/

    Christopher Bugaj
    Assistive Technology Trainer for Loudoun County Public Schools in Northern Virginia

    NEWSFLASH!

    Article

    • Eschool News Recruits Student Broadcasters
      • Student broadcasters across the nation are getting a chance to be seen and heard by several thousands of education stakeholders, thanks to a new video news network created by eSchool News...Every week, students interested in video production, and schools interested in highlighting their students’ talents, will receive information from eSchool News on the most popular, and relevant, ed-tech stories. From there, the participating schools’ production teams will shoot a script based on those stories and use their creative judgment in integrating graphics and photography into the news report.Each video will be approximately 2-3 minutes and will revolve around weekly news as reported by eSchool News.
      • Article Link
      • Mark and Kathy say, “Students rule!”

    Resource


    ON THE ROAD!

    Week of Oct 14, 2008 – Kathy’s Looking forward to seeing our Canadian colleagues!

    • Dr.Kathy King heads to Winnipeg Canada to conduct a seminar about blended learning and distance learning for the faculty at University of Manitoba on October 15, 2008
    • In addition she is keynoting the Annual Conference for Adult Secondary Education Council (AESC) in Schools of Canada, in Winnipeg, Manitoba on October 16, 2008.
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    Click to Share! ]]>     http://teacherspodcast.org/2008/10/12/ep-27-winners-announced-and-content-creators-rule/feed/ 0 - Episode theme:  Everyone Can Be a Producer "May I have the envelope please?" The excitement reaches a crescendo as Mark and Kathy announce the winners of the 3rd Annual Teachers Podcast Contest, which is graciously sponsored by McGraw Hill Educati... Episode theme:  Everyone Can Be a Producer "May I have the envelope please?" The excitement reaches a crescendo as Mark and Kathy announce the winners of the 3rd Annual Teachers Podcast Contest, which is graciously sponsored by McGraw Hill Education.  This episode focuses on the rich power of NEW MEDIA to enable all teachers and learners to be content creators in the process and demonstration of their learning. Also included are terrific resources on active listening and how to teach listening skills. You don't want to miss this episode! From blogging to podcasting, resources, and news items s panning the world, this is a dynamic episode of fun, celebration and  creativity. 3rd Annual ‘The Teachers’ Podcast’ Best Educational Podcast Awards! Contest Winners 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 Best Student Project Podcast RED TEAM Podcasts http://web.mac.com/jhsalsich/RED_TEAM_PRODUCTIONS/Red_Team_Podcasts/Red_Team_Podcasts.html James Salsich AND Students Plainfield Central School in Plainfield, CT Best Teacher Podcast JMRadio Music! Art! Technology! http://web.mac.com/helenemoore/iWeb/Site%202/JMRADIO/JMRADIO.html Helene Moore, Technology Teacher AND Students Joaquin Miller Elementary School Best Professional Development Podcast A.T.TIPSCAST, Assistive Technology: Tools In Public Schools http://attipscast.wordpress.com/ Christopher Bugaj Assistive Technology Trainer for Loudoun County Public Schools in Northern Virginia NEWSFLASH! Article Eschool News Recruits Student Broadcasters Student broadcasters across the nation are getting a chance to be seen and heard by several thousands of education stakeholders, thanks to a new video news network created by eSchool News...Every week, students interested in video production, and schools interested in highlighting their students' talents, will receive information from eSchool News on the most popular, and relevant, ed-tech stories. From there, the participating schools' production teams will shoot a script based on those stories and use their creative judgment in integrating graphics and photography into the news report.Each video will be approximately 2-3 minutes and will revolve around weekly news as reported by eSchool News. Article Link Mark and Kathy say, "Students rule!" Resource Learning through Listening Hom page www.learningthroughlistening.org/ Tour of website www.learningthroughlistening.org/tour/231 Videos about Listening and Learning http://www.learningthroughlistening.org/Video-Vault/352/ Active Listening Video- from their site Watch this short video, Active Listening, to learn how a middle school English teacher used information from the learningthroughlistening.org article "The Benefits of Teaching Listening" and the lesson plan "The Severus Snape Debate" to enhance her Writers Workshop curriculum. Active Listening 3:09 minutes Windows Media Player-- High quality- 13.6 MB QuickTime Player --High quality  - 30.2 MB Transcript ON THE ROAD! Week of Oct 14, 2008 - Kathy's Looking forward to seeing our Canadian colleagues! Dr.Kathy King heads to Winnipeg Canada to conduct a seminar about blended learning and distance learning for the faculty at University of Manitoba on October 15, 2008 In addition she is keynoting the Annual Conference for Adult Secondary Education Council (AESC) in Schools of Canada, in Winnipeg, Manitoba on October 16, 2008. Contact Us You can contact Mark and Kathy by leaving a comment here on the blog/site emailing us at teacherspodcast@gmail.com posting to the discussion in the Teacher’s Podcast Group in facebook phoning us at (201) 693-4935 (C) Transformation Education LLC, The Teachers' Podcast -Dr. Kathy King & Mark Gura no     Ep 26 3rd Anniversary Show: Joy of School and NEW MEDIA Power http://teacherspodcast.org/2008/10/01/ep-26-3rd-anniversary-show-joy-of-school-and-new-media-power/ http://teacherspodcast.org/2008/10/01/ep-26-3rd-anniversary-show-joy-of-school-and-new-media-power/#comments Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:47:58 +0000 admin http://teacherspodcast.org/2008/10/01/ep-26-3rd-anniversary-show-joy-of-school-and-new-media-power/ Celebrating 3 years of professional development productions  via podcasting, Mark and Kathy  let their hair down to talk about the journey and reflect on the future direction of the series.Recorded from the “New Media Capital of the World!”

    Episode 26 of TTPOD provides a rousing discussion 21st Century learning, lifelong learning, joy in learning, assessment, testing and NEW MEDIA.

    Bright Ideas

    Sometimes locking heads, but always with much laughter, the Teachers’ Podcast dynamic duo offers up a most substantial and entertaining episode to celebrate learning.

    NEWSFLASH!

    • Check out this episode to find out what Mark’s virtual dog has done!
    • Discover how we reached the 4.3 million  downloads mark!

    ON THE ROAD!

    Week of Oct 14, 2008 – Kathy’s Looking forward to seeing our Canadian colleagues!

    • Dr.Kathy King heads to Winnipeg Canada to conduct a seminar about blended learning and distance learning for the faculty at University of Manitoba on October 15, 2008
    • In addition she is keynoting the Annual Conference for Adult Secondary Education Council (AESC) in Schools of Canada, in Winnipeg, Manitoba on October 16, 2008.

    Inspiration to teach by:

    “If you can keep your head when all about you

    Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,

    If you can trust yourself when all  men (sic) doubt you…

    …Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it…” ~Rudyard Kipling

    Articles

    • Digital debate: Prepare kids for exams or life? - eSchoolNews Article

      • An Australian educator’s decision to let students use cell phones and the internet during exams has prompted a global dialog about the nature of 21st-century assessment–and whether the definition of cheating should be changed in light of ubiquitous technology use. (article excerpt)
    • Joy in School- Education Leadership Article

    • Joyful learning can flourish in school—if you give joy a chance.

      Two quotes about schooling particularly resonate with me. The first is from John Dewey’s Experience and Education (1938): “What avail is it to win prescribed amounts of information about geography and history, to win the ability to read and write, if in the process the individual loses his own soul?” (p. 49). If the experience of “doing school” destroys children’s spirit to learn, their sense of wonder, their curiosity about the world, and their willingness to care for the human condition, have we succeeded as educators, no matter how well our students do on standardized tests? (article excerpt)

      NEWS FLASH: Special announcements coming in Episode 27


      MicrophoneComing 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

      MHEducation

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

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

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    Click to Share! ]]>     http://teacherspodcast.org/2008/10/01/ep-26-3rd-anniversary-show-joy-of-school-and-new-media-power/feed/ 0 - Celebrating 3 years of professional development productions  via podcasting, Mark and Kathy  let their hair down to talk about the journey and reflect on the future direction of the series.Recorded from the "New Media Capital of the World! Celebrating 3 years of professional development productions  via podcasting, Mark and Kathy  let their hair down to talk about the journey and reflect on the future direction of the series.Recorded from the "New Media Capital of the World!" Episode 26 of TTPOD provides a rousing discussion 21st Century learning, lifelong learning, joy in learning, assessment, testing and NEW MEDIA. Sometimes locking heads, but always with much laughter, the Teachers' Podcast dynamic duo offers up a most substantial and entertaining episode to celebrate learning. NEWSFLASH! Check out this episode to find out what Mark's virtual dog has done! Discover how we reached the 4.3 million  downloads mark! ON THE ROAD! Week of Oct 14, 2008 - Kathy's Looking forward to seeing our Canadian colleagues! Dr.Kathy King heads to Winnipeg Canada to conduct a seminar about blended learning and distance learning for the faculty at University of Manitoba on October 15, 2008 In addition she is keynoting the Annual Conference for Adult Secondary Education Council (AESC) in Schools of Canada, in Winnipeg, Manitoba on October 16, 2008. Inspiration to teach by: "If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all  men (sic) doubt you... ...Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it..." ~Rudyard Kipling Articles Digital debate: Prepare kids for exams or life? - eSchoolNews Article An Australian educator's decision to let students use cell phones and the internet during exams has prompted a global dialog about the nature of 21st-century assessment--and whether the definition of cheating should be changed in light of ubiquitous technology use. (article excerpt) Joy in School- Education Leadership Article Joyful learning can flourish in school—if you give joy a chance. Two quotes about schooling particularly resonate with me. The first is from John Dewey's Experience and Education (1938): "What avail is it to win prescribed amounts of information about geography and history, to win the ability to read and write, if in the process the individual loses his own soul?" (p. 49). If the experience of "doing school" destroys children's spirit to learn, their sense of wonder, their curiosity about the world, and their willingness to care for the human condition, have we succeeded as educators, no matter how well our students do on standardized tests? (article excerpt) NEWS FLASH: Special announcements coming in Episode 27 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 Submissions for Year 3 Closed Aug. 15, 2008. Check back for Year 4 in a few months. Contact Us You can contact Mark and Kathy by leaving a comment here on the blog/site emailing us at teacherspodcast@gmail.com posting to the discussion in the Teacher’s Podcast Group in facebook phoning us at (201) 693-4935 (C) Transformation Education LLC, King & Gura, 2008. The Teachers' Podcast -Dr. Kathy King & Mark Gura no     Short Summer Semester Break http://teacherspodcast.org/2008/07/22/short-summer-semester-break/ http://teacherspodcast.org/2008/07/22/short-summer-semester-break/#comments Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:32:01 +0000 admin http://teacherspodcast.org/2008/07/22/short-summer-semester-break/ Greetings Podcast Listening Family!

    Contest  Aug 15, 2008– Deadline

      3rd Annual Teachers’ Podcast Best Educational Podcast Competition

    Don’t forget you have until August 15th to submit your entires for the 3rd Annual    Teachers’  Podcast Best Educational Podcast Competition.

      What are you waiting for?

    Check out the fabulous prizes provided by McGraw-Hill Education, categories for entries and all the details. http://teacherspodcast.org/contest-2008/ KPK-panel

    Where is the episode???  Episode: Short summer semester break….

    • Whew! We are run over with the second summer semester at Fordham Graduate School of Education.
    • Right now we are teaching 3 classes, presenting keynote presentations while writing chapters for several books.

    Fordham Univ GSE

    • Nevertheless we will be sure to be back with you next week for another episode of The Teachers’ Podcast with more vibrant interviews from ISTE NECC and fabulous resources..
    • This is a great time to catch up on prior episodes!!
    • And as always … don’t hesitate to email us or post a message on this  blog site if you have questions you want us to cover on the show!

    Catch you then..

    Very best from your hosts,

    Dr. Kathy King and Mark Gura

    email: teacherspodcast@gmail.com

    www.teacherspodcast.org

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