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

  • 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

  • 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


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Articles and Related Resources

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!

MORE RESOURCES

Short Articles by Kathy on Successful Writing for Professionals

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Click to Share! ]]> http://teacherspodcast.org/2010/01/08/ep-52-trends-e-books-2010/feed/ 0 21st century skills,contest,e-books,edge,Facebook,Financial Literacy,iphone,podcasts,resources,teacher feature Click to hear Episode 52 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, Click to hear Episode 52 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. 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 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 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 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - The Teachers Podcast iPhone app e-Mail us to enter the free iPhone app Contest Articles and Related Resources Use Technology as Game-Changer - Education Secretary Arne Duncan CURRENT EVENTS NYCOSS Conference -January 11, 2010 - Albany, NY Kathy will present a concurrent session on Technology, 21st Century Learning and Career Readiness. Desmond Conference Center for the Mid-Winter Conference FETC January 12-15, 2010 – Orlando, FL 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! MORE RESOURCES Short Articles by Kathy on Successful Writing for Professionals Conquering Roadblocks to Successful Writing 5 Myths to Overcome when Writing Your First Book! To sign up for Kathy's e-newsletter with all her new articles and events click here 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 Follow Kathy on Twitter phoning us at (201) 693-4935 The Teachers' Podcast: More Ed Tech You Can Always Use Today and Tomorrow. (C) Transformation Education LLC, King & Gura, 2007-2009 // // // The Teachers' Podcast -Dr. Kathy King & Mark Gura no 49:43 Episode 43: The Lighting of the Fire- Part II http://teacherspodcast.org/2009/08/02/episode-43-the-lighting-of-the-fire-part-ii/ http://teacherspodcast.org/2009/08/02/episode-43-the-lighting-of-the-fire-part-ii/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2009 02:14:53 +0000 admin http://teacherspodcast.org/2009/08/02/episode-43-the-lighting-of-the-fire-part-ii/ Converge1

“Education is not the filling of the pail, but the lighting of the fire.” ~William Butler Yeats
In part 2 of the Lighting the Fire, the Teachers Podcast vision is fleshed out further. From Michael Jackson to Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, the world of education continues to evolve faster than comprehension of the changes that social networking brings.   However, this TTP conversation gives some important thinking points in sorting it all out. Furhermore, special guest Seamus King joins us to discuss application of social media.

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.

Links to resources and items mentioned in this episode:

~~ Short Take ~~

NY Times Article:

  • “With Jackson Entry, Wikipedia May Have Set a Record”

~~ Social Networking for Educators and Others  ~~

Kathy’s Twitter Link:

What’s a “Retweet”?

Article from Education.com:

‘Should Students and Teachers Be Online “Friends”?’

LinkedIn

Converge Magazine – Spring 2009

Mae Jemison on teaching arts and sciences together:

Resource

LoiLo Video Editing Software:

  • Featured in Article from NY Times: “Movie Editing Software for Average Joe 2.0”
  • LoiLoTV
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Click to Share! ]]> http://teacherspodcast.org/2009/08/02/episode-43-the-lighting-of-the-fire-part-ii/feed/ 0 - "Education is not the filling of the pail, but the lighting of the fire." ~William Butler Yeats In part 2 of the Lighting the Fire, the Teachers Podcast vision is fleshed out further. From Michael Jackson to Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, "Education is not the filling of the pail, but the lighting of the fire." ~William Butler Yeats In part 2 of the Lighting the Fire, the Teachers Podcast vision is fleshed out further. From Michael Jackson to Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, the world of education continues to evolve faster than comprehension of the changes that social networking brings.   However, this TTP conversation gives some important thinking points in sorting it all out. Furhermore, special guest Seamus King joins us to discuss application of social media. 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. Links to resources and items mentioned in this episode: ~~ Short Take ~~ NY Times Article: “With Jackson Entry, Wikipedia May Have Set a Record” http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/26/with-jackson-entry-wikipedia-may-have-set-a-record/ ~~ Social Networking for Educators and Others  ~~ Kathy’s Twitter Link: www.twitter.com/drkpking What’s a “Retweet”? Here’s a definition http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/R/Retweet.html Article from Education.com: ‘Should Students and Teachers Be Online "Friends"?’  http://www.education.com/magazine/article LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/ Converge Magazine – Spring 2009 http://digitalmag.govtech.com/CVG/CVG_Mag_May09.pdf Article: Reality Check (starts on page 16) Interview with Dr. Neil Tyson Mae Jemison on teaching arts and sciences together:   http://www.ted.com/talks/mae_jemison_on_teaching_arts_and_sciences_together.html (above) from the TED Talks http://www.ted.com/talks Resource LoiLo Video Editing Software: Featured in Article from NY Times: “Movie Editing Software for Average Joe 2.0” http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/18/movie-editing-software-for-average-joe-20/ LoiLoTV http://loilo.tv/product/1/desc\ YouTube demo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onCP6kbmwU4 Note: there are many videos about LoiLo video editing on YouTube. The above is in Japanese, which proves the point that this is visual and intuitive software 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 The Teachers' Podcast: More Ed Tech You Can Always Use Today and Tomorrow.(C) Transformation Education LLC, King & Gura, 2007-2009. The Teachers' Podcast -Dr. Kathy King & Mark Gura no 49:05 Ep 41 Digital Texts Part 2 http://teacherspodcast.org/2009/06/29/ep-41-digital-texts-part-2/ http://teacherspodcast.org/2009/06/29/ep-41-digital-texts-part-2/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:52:59 +0000 admin http://teacherspodcast.org/2009/06/29/ep-41-digital-texts-part-2/   Digital Texts Rule!

RESOURCES and Items Mentioned in this Episode!

In the second part of this 2-part episode The Teachers Podcast hosts discuss the inroads that are happening with digital texts (AND TWITTER!) across the nation. This episode is brimming with more free resources and discussion related to digital texts and opportunities to extend learning- podcasting, audio books and resources for Twittering which can extend your professional learning. Join us for a full slate of ed tech resources to reinvigorate your classrooms and your professional learning!

Resources include a detailed comparison of free resources to maximize your Twittering, tweeps and twits for PD? Could it be?This is a set of episodes that promise to open new visions of thinking, and approach for your summer school, summer excursions and revitalization. Make us the center of YOUR Ed Tech Universe: www.teacherspodcast.org.

A new generation of EdTech professional development.

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

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

 

News Articles

* California considers open digital textbooks

In what could be a first-of-its-kind statewide initiative, California education leaders are working together to compile a list of free, open digital textbooks that meet state-approved standards and will be available to high school math and science classes this fall. Key words: open source, digital textbooks, California education. Read more

HOT NEWS HERE!

· Simon & Schuster to Sell Digital Books on Scribd.com
In another sign that book publishers are looking to embrace alternatives to Amazon.com’s Kindle e-book store, the New York Times reports that Simon & Schuster has agreed to sell digital copies of its books on Scribd.com, a popular document-sharing Web site. | Read More

· Connecticut teachers design their own algebra textbook
Frustrated Connecticut math educators have penned an online replacement for algebra tomes that they say covered too many topics. Their work aims to focus on essential Algebra I and Algebra II topics and reduce overlap between the classes. Since revising the curriculum, the number of 10th-graders in the district receiving top scores on state exams has increased 8%. The New York Times (6/8)

  • Digsby
    • A dashboard to control the world of IM, email and social media!
    • Also includes easy to use live chat window for your blog or website
    • Check out this free resource digsby.com
  • Twitter.com
  • Includes a orientation to terminology and functions as Mark brings us out of the twitterverse down to earth and gets every day explanations- What a good teacher model he is!!

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!

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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.

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

Telephone message line: 201-693-4935.

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.

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
      • FREE recording included!

    dimdim

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    Click to Share! ]]>     http://teacherspodcast.org/2009/05/07/ep-38-webinar-powersurge-part-1-twittermania-and-virtual-education/feed/ 0 RESOURCES and Items Mentioned in this Episode!   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! RESOURCES and Items Mentioned in this Episode!   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. Contact us at teacherspodcast@gmail.com or comment at the website/blog. Telephone message line: 201-693-4935. 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. 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 Learning without limits How the rise of online instruction is changing the nature of schooling Read more at By Christine Van Dusen at e-SchoolNews.com Connectivity resource: Closing the Bandwidth Gap: HashCache Closing the divide: Students surf the Web at Ghana’s Kokrobitey Institute, a conference center with an Internet connection only about four times as fast as dial-up. The link is enhanced by Princeton’s low-cost, low-power HashCache technology, which stores frequently accessed Web content....Read more at Technology Review RESOURCES   Twitter.com Twitterverse... Tweets, twitter.. Twittermania? Follow us on Twitter to get instant updates on ed tech resources and issues Twitter Educational Article 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) TOP TEN FORCES= Ten Technologies Which Will Change the World Distance Learning focus: Read the article @ Converge Magazine Virtual schooling articles Arizona, Florida parents rally to support virtual schools--  Parents of Arizona and Florida children who attend virtual schools or take some online classes called on legislators in those states to cancel planned funding cuts to online education. Florida virtual schools face a 15% state funding cut and Arizona schools face 6% to 8% cuts, which parents and educators say could limit course offerings and enrollment.  Read more at  The Arizona Republic (Phoenix) (4/22) , First Coast News-WTLV-TV/WJXX-TV (Jacksonville, Fla.) (4/22) Officials: Online summer school will save money for Indiana district Summer school will go online this year Some 1,700 students in an Indiana district will make up credits through online, rather than in-person, classes, a move that district leaders say will save $300,000. The Teachers' Podcast -Dr. Kathy King & Mark Gura no     Ep 34 TCEA Research, Robotics and More http://teacherspodcast.org/2009/02/21/ep-34-tcea-research-robotics-and-more/ http://teacherspodcast.org/2009/02/21/ep-34-tcea-research-robotics-and-more/#comments Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:52:27 +0000 admin http://teacherspodcast.org/2009/02/21/ep-34-tcea-research-robotics-and-more/ TCEA-09

    Fresh from the invigorating excitement of Texas Computers in Education Association’s Conference in Austin, TX, breezes in with a plethora of new developments, resources and surprise interview from the floor of the exhibit hall. Don’t miss this episode from listener shout outs and letters, to  THE YouTube President, robotics to resources, scooters, to pace makers and teacher professional development, and snippets of  research regarding classroom applications of technology! (we also tell you where to find the full papers!) In this episode you will also learn about new resources from NBC and free class tools, don’t miss out on this action packed, fast-paced episode of excitement and surprises.

    Guest appearances by Dr. Craig Varnell of LeTorneau University and Paul Henry high school student, included. Thank you gentlemen!

    Join us we include a Re-Cap of Major Educational Technology Conferences!

    RESOURCES and Items mentioned in this Episode!

    Contact Us

    (C) Transformation Education LLC, King & Gura, 2009

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    Click to Share! ]]>     http://teacherspodcast.org/2009/02/21/ep-34-tcea-research-robotics-and-more/feed/ 0 Fresh from the invigorating excitement of Texas Computers in Education Association's Conference in Austin, TX, breezes in with a plethora of new developments, resources and surprise interview from the floor of the exhibit hall. Fresh from the invigorating excitement of Texas Computers in Education Association's Conference in Austin, TX, breezes in with a plethora of new developments, resources and surprise interview from the floor of the exhibit hall. Don't miss this episode from listener shout outs and letters, to  THE YouTube President, robotics to resources, scooters, to pace makers and teacher professional development, and snippets of  research regarding classroom applications of technology! (we also tell you where to find the full papers!) In this episode you will also learn about new resources from NBC and free class tools, don't miss out on this action packed, fast-paced episode of excitement and surprises. Guest appearances by Dr. Craig Varnell of LeTorneau University and Paul Henry high school student, included. Thank you gentlemen! Join us we include a Re-Cap of Major Educational Technology Conferences! RESOURCES and Items mentioned in this Episode! Short Takes The YouTube President- Pres. Obama  www.whitehouse.gov The White House Blog Weekly addresses Article about the Youtube Pres : at AOL.com NBC Trivia Game in FaceBook Free application- for education, and entertainment iCUE  - demonstrates mainstream media using digital forums! tp://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=37455017756 TCEA Conference, Orlando, FL main conventions site: www.tcea.org research symposium site http://www.tcea.org/convention/Symposium/Pages/default.aspx Research and Impact of Podcasting for Every Teacher: Dr. King presentation Recap of research papers which will be online soon www.lecturetools.org Myspace and Facebook research Standards for online teaching Need for Faculty Web Pages? Special Robotics Feature Interview Professor Craig Varnell from LeTourneau University email: CraigVarnell@letu.edu http://www.letu.edu and LeToureneau STEM Scholarship program Paul Henry - 15 yr old home schooled student Resources The Blog- News, current applications and resources for teachers and students http://classroomrobotics.blogspot.com/ The Book Classroom Robotics The book, by Gura and King! Detailed information here Paperback and hardback available Call publisher for discounts on volume orders! Robotics in Health Care Apps Meditronics robotics devices Pacemakers Implantable defribillators Pain Pumps Mobility Scooters Pridemobility.com Check out the videos of the GO-GO model! Reliable engineering, portable, lightweight 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, 2009 The Teachers' Podcast -Dr. Kathy King & Mark Gura no     Ep. 28: Virtual Schools Update: Reach for The Stars http://teacherspodcast.org/2008/10/27/ep-28-virtual-schools-update-reach-for-the-stars/ http://teacherspodcast.org/2008/10/27/ep-28-virtual-schools-update-reach-for-the-stars/#comments Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:47:14 +0000 admin http://teacherspodcast.org/2008/10/27/ep-28-virtual-schools-update-reach-for-the-stars/ A resource and vision episode for every teacher, staff developer and administrator in k-16 schools today and tomorrow!

    distance learning

    A resource filled and cutting edge episode about virtual schools. From Myth Busting to Standards and star gazing and everywhere beyond, Kathy reveals her expertise which has been hidden from the podcast listeners- she being a researcher, author and online educator for over 14 years. Kathy and Mark highlight several timely initiatives across k-12 schools regarding online learning and bring their keen educational sight to bear on this very pertinent topic.

    Recent educational headlines and top notch articles are discussed , terrific resources and Distance Learning Myths are “Busted” in every direction to encourage Teachers Podcast listeners to step out into the world of online learning and incorporate learning management systems and online resources at their comfort level!

    Also a special opportunity to participate in a study about teachers and students using podcasting in classrooms- read on for more information!

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

    NEWSFLASH! TTPOD On the Road!

    Dr. Kathy King

    • NOV 5- Penn State Harrisburgh- Look for Kathy at Penn State Unviersity- Harrisburg on Nov 5 at 7pm as she leads a seminar on podcasting and new media for the graduate faculty and students.
    • NOV 10, PHIL, PA- Also she will keynote the 2008 CAP /CAEL Conference in Philadelphia on Nov 10, before heading to
    • NOV 11-14 Denver, CO- AAACE and CPAE in Denver, CO (Nov 11-14) to conduct several sessions on new media and also adult learning/HR topics!

    Mark Gura

    • Oct-Nov (2 weeks) – South East Asia! Mark is in the air and on the road in Vietnam and Cambodia for his annual international vacation and exploration excursion with his brother Abby.

    Don’t be concerned the dynamic TTPOD hosts have prerecorded episodes to carry the listeners over the intervening weeks!

    TTPOD Epsiode 28 Articles

    • On the way: Nation’s first tech-literacy exam
      Tech literacy to be added to Nation’s Report Card beginning in 2012
      For the first time ever, technological literacy will become part of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the Nation’s Report Card, the test’s governing board has announced.Beginning in 2012, the test will measure students’ proficiency with technology in addition to reading, math, science, history, writing, and other subjects. The new test will mark the first time students’ technology literacy has been assessed on a national level.

      http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/index.cfm?i=55483

    Virtual Learning

    Myth Busting

    • Data and insight
    • Leading the Band: The Role of the Instructor in Online Learning for Educators
    • Sloan-C report-
    • Evidence of Myths:
      • NYC Article:

    • Virtual Learning Resources

    • NACOL: http://www.nacol.org/
      • NACOL Programs and Services
      • NACOL Board of Directors
      • History of NACOL

        • About NACOL

        The North American Council for Online Learning Believes:

        * Online learning is a viable option that allows every learner to achieve a quality education.
        * Models of reform in public and private education should incorporate online learning as a viable tool for change.
        * Online learning is a viable path for educating children throughout their primary and secondary education years.
        * Quality online learning opportunities are led by outstanding course content delivered by highly qualified educators.
        * Federal, state and local education entities must evaluate and refine existing education public policy in order to promote online teaching and learning options.
        * Professional development, whether delivered in an online or face-to-face environment, is the basis for ensuring that students and teachers have productive online learning experiences.
        * Online teachers and students match or surpass all accountability standards.
        * Federal, state, local and corporate entities must support research and development to provide insight into and promote best practices in the areas of online learning.

    • Tappedin.org
    • Celestia

      • Virtual astronomy software sparks student interest in science
        A free software program, Celestia , is allowing students in one Virginia high school to traverse time and space, as astronomy teacher Frank Gregorio guides them through Celestia’s three-dimensional virtual universe. The software transforms a classroom “into a high tech space-simulation experience far more exciting than anything these kids have ever experienced in a school,” Gregorio says. (9/17) Edutopia article

      • YouTube Videos (DEMOs…great!) on Celestia

        Video 1TAPPEDIN

        Video 2

    Online Community Feature

    Maddox’s Podcast Participant Study Invitation

    Cynthia Maddox, a doctoral candidate at Pace University, is doing a research project with the guidance of Dr. Kathy King, in which she is looking at the effective use of mobile technology, especially podcasts.

    “I’m inviting teachers to share experiences you have in using podcasts with your students. Some of you may have written your own podcast scripts and some of you have had your students create podcast recordings. This study will look at children in grades K – 12.”
    Come show administrators, your colleagues, parents and reluctant technology users that the tools of our youth do have value. Let the nay Sayers learn that authentic assignments can motivate and stimulate a thirst for discovery. Share your successes in turning your students on to school and into life long learners.

    To find out more about this podcast study, Email Cynthia at Cynthiam9@gmail.com ASAP
    Be sure to include the words “Maddox Podcast Study” in your subject.

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

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    Summer is a time of celebration and refreshment and this episode provides plenty to celebrate, reflect and USE!

    Calls for celebration and activity include-invitation to join Kathy and Mark for allISTE-SIGHC sorts of discussions and fun at the ISTE NECC Conference, articles written by Kathy and Mark in separate publications about podcasting in higher ed classrooms-( what really does happen in Kathy’s classes?), and a roundup of mini laptops by Mark in Converge.

    Abundant resources, hot news right off the press and a wonderful one-of-kind resource reviewed by your hosts. Check out what the episode has in store for you..

    From the Learning Capitol of the world–

    The Teacher’s Podcast of course!

    Announcements:

    An Invitation to Kathy & Mark’s special NECC event – actually 2 face-to-face meetings – The Launch of the new Talking Financial Literacy podcast series… AND the Teachers Podcast “Happening”… come join us 2 NECC on Monday – June, 30th from 3PM – 5:30PM+…more

    ISTE NECC Teacher’s Podcast Meet-Up and Focus Group June 30 4-5:30pm

    • Free events and Give-aways (raffles sponsored by Otterbox and Teachers’ Podcast- ipod and iphone cases, book, and more… Thank you Otterbox!)
    • Community opportunity
    • Meet with your co-hosts: Mark and Kathy in San Antonio
    • Photo and recording opps
    • Hilton Hotel Palacio Del Rio
    • 200 South Alamo Street, San Antonio – Tel: 1-210-222-1400

    Best Educational Podcast Contest

    Short Take:

    Resources:

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    The New Generation of Student Laptops!

    Best Education Podcast Contest Announced!

    A Block Buster Trend!

    In this episode news about HP’s new laptop – Intel’s Classmate PC – the One Laptop Per Child project’s XO – AND Innovations for Learning’s TeacherMate. Also a TTPOD Facebook Group Update – and -

    FINALLY… The 3rd Annual Best Educational Podcast Contest ANNOUNCED!!! (click here to go to the contest page) Live from the technology capital of the world!

    Mark and Kathy’s book, Podcasting for Teachers

    Articles & Items:Intel Classmate Back

    Mark’s book “ Visual Arts Units for All Levels”

  • to be released by ISTE June/July ’08

    • Resources:

    Product Review

    Innovations for Learning – Teachermate Handheld Computer

    The 3rd Annual Best Educational Podcast Contest – Deadline July 5, 2008

    (C) Transformation Education LLC, King & Gura, 2008.

    www.transformationed.com

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    Google DOCS – to – NCLB – to – MacBook Air – to – ASUS PC

    Another blockbuster episode as Mark and Kathy provide shocking, TTPOD-facebook revealing, and exciting possibilities of technology uses for curricular needs! From NCLB roundup of headlines to a score of product reviews this episode is packed with not-to-be-missed help for the educator who wants to be in the know! Check out the latest about Facebook news with TTPOD and plenty of comments from the podcast family.

    • Google Docs changing Kathy’s life?
    • Virginia to leave NLCB funding behind?
    • Mark’s technology affinity has shifted away form the Mac Airbook ?
    • A new mini notebook on the scene?

    These and many more questions to be answered in this revealing episode of The Teacher’s Podcast.

    Newsflash- join us in theFacebook group for TTPOD – check out the link. And give us a call – or let us call you? Tel 201-693-4935.

    Short Takes:

    Face Book:

    TTPOD-facebook

    “The Teachers’ Podcast: A New Generation of Ed Tech of Prof Dev of Educators”

    Register (free) and join us in the our group to continue the conversations started in the podcast

    Hardware Reviews:

    Google Docs

    What is Google Docs and why does Dr. Kathy swear it changed her life?

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