The Teachers' Podcast -Dr. Kathy King & Mark Gura » Financial Literacy http://teacherspodcast.org A New Generation of Educational Technology PD for Educators Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:22:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 A New Generation of Educational Technology PD for Educators The Teachers' Podcast -Dr. Kathy King & Mark Gura no A New Generation of Educational Technology PD for Educators The Teachers' Podcast -Dr. Kathy King & Mark Gura http://teacherspodcast.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/rssicon-082.jpg http://teacherspodcast.org/category/financial-literacy/ Ep 52: Trends, e-Books, and Welcome 2010, Part 1 http://teacherspodcast.org/2010/01/08/ep-52-trends-e-books-2010/ http://teacherspodcast.org/2010/01/08/ep-52-trends-e-books-2010/#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:21:40 +0000 admin http://teacherspodcast.org/?p=382
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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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  • 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
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      From Twitter moments to new book announcements, product reviews to a discussion about the President’s speech to school children, you do not want to miss this action packed set of episodes!

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

      President Obama Remarks to School Students

      Tech Product

      Students collaborate over interactive SMART Table

      • Young students at a Florida elementary school are collaborating more in the classroom by using a SMART Table.
      • The SMART Table is
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        Click to Share! ]]> http://teacherspodcast.org/2009/09/25/ep-46-response-to-pres-obama/feed/ 0 - From Twitter moments to new book announcements, product reviews to a discussion about the President's speech to school children, you do not want to miss this action packed set of episodes! - Join Kathy and Mark as they discuss the breakthroughs in d... (http://teacherspodcast.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/obama.JPG) From Twitter moments to new book announcements, product reviews to a discussion about the President's speech to school children, you do not want to miss this action packed set of episodes! Join Kathy and Mark as they discuss the breakthroughs in distance learning aka virtual 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 (http://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. President Obama Remarks to School Students * Arlington, Virginia * September 8, 2009 - Transcript * http://www.whitehouse.gov/MediaResources/PreparedSchoolRemarks/ (http://www.whitehouse.gov/MediaResources/PreparedSchoolRemarks/) Tech Product Students collaborate over interactive SMART Table (http://r.smartbrief.com/resp/rSccfSwMqotzeXCiceivCicNonAX?format=standard) * Young students at a Florida elementary school are collaborating more in the classroom by using a SMART Table. * The SMART Table is The Teachers' Podcast -Dr. Kathy King & Mark Gura no 32:55 Ep 36 Digital Catchup and 21st Century Learning Debate http://teacherspodcast.org/2009/03/31/ep-36-digital-catchup-and-21st-century-learning-debate/ http://teacherspodcast.org/2009/03/31/ep-36-digital-catchup-and-21st-century-learning-debate/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:17:15 +0000 admin http://teacherspodcast.org/2009/03/31/ep-36-digital-catchup-and-21st-century-learning-debate/ RESOURCES and Items mentioned in this Episode!

        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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        Click to Share! ]]>         http://teacherspodcast.org/2009/03/31/ep-36-digital-catchup-and-21st-century-learning-debate/feed/ 0 RESOURCES and Items mentioned in this Episode! 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, RESOURCES and Items mentioned in this Episode! (#resources) 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 MISSED(http://teacherspodcast.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/ncea.JPG) * 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 (http://ncea.org/events/NCEAConventionCentral.asp) NCEA program: http://ncea.org/UserFiles/File/Convention/Final-Program-2009.pdf (http://ncea.org/UserFiles/File/Convention/Final-Program-2009.pdf) (http://teacherspodcast.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/iste.JPG) * Mark Gura will be presenting an ISTE Webinar "Using Technology to Make Every Classroom an Art Classroom" April 22, 2009 ISTE Webinar Link (http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/ProfessionalDevelopment/WebinarSeries/20082009Webinars/Visual_Arts.htm) 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) (http://r.smartbrief.com/resp/oWsIfSwMqmdMxHCiceivCicNuBPG?format=standard) (3/11) (http://teacherspodcast.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/sayatherobot.jpg) * 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) (http://r.smartbrief.com/resp/oVzgfSwMqmdEsqCiceivCicNXBkB?format=standard), Gizmodo (3/10) (http://i.gizmodo.com/5167214/japanese-elementary-school-kids-now-being-taught-by-saya-the-robot) * 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 (http://lists.ncte.org/t/1924287/2585063/11058/0/) 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 (http://lists.ncte.org/t/1924287/2585063/11049/0/) Conference Links and Photos (http://teacherspodcast.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/hotel-dr.JPG) Hotel "Dining room" Mes The Teachers' Podcast -Dr. Kathy King & Mark Gura no 50:50         Ep 17 It http://teacherspodcast.org/2008/05/20/ep-17-it%e2%80%99s-all-about-media-and-learning/ http://teacherspodcast.org/2008/05/20/ep-17-it%e2%80%99s-all-about-media-and-learning/#comments Wed, 21 May 2008 01:35:35 +0000 admin http://teacherspodcast.org/2008/05/20/ep-17-it%e2%80%99s-all-about-media-and-learning/
        Improving learning with a multimedia extravaganza from Kathy and Mark and recognizing LIES? Join us for discussion, debate, examples including audio books, Audible kids, and LibriVox, the FLIP video camera, spices, PDFs (and the paperless office?), and always resources, resources, resources! Topnotch articles demonstrating new media for learning advancement, use in classrooms and more. Adaptable tool for administrative and technical support! Product reviews: Spiceworks and Flip.

        Triple-crown of announcements in this episode include the launch of Talking Financial Literacy Podcast (www.talkingfinlit.org), more details about the Podcast Contest, and TTPOD Meet-UP at ISTE NECC 2008 (June/July) www.teacherspodcast.org.

        Announcements:

        ISTE NECC Teacher

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        Click to Share! ]]>         http://teacherspodcast.org/2008/05/20/ep-17-it%e2%80%99s-all-about-media-and-learning/feed/ 1 Improving learning with a multimedia extravaganza from Kathy and Mark and recognizing LIES? Join us for discussion, debate, examples including audio books, Audible kids, and LibriVox, the FLIP video camera, spices, PDFs (and the paperless office?), Improving learning with a multimedia extravaganza from Kathy and Mark and recognizing LIES? Join us for discussion, debate, examples including audio books, Audible kids, and LibriVox, the FLIP video camera, spices, PDFs (and the paperless office?), and always resources, resources, resources! Topnotch articles demonstrating new media for learning advancement, use in classrooms and more. Adaptable tool for administrative and technical support! Product reviews: Spiceworks and Flip. Triple-crown of announcements in this episode include the launch of Talking Financial Literacy Podcast (www.talkingfinlit.org), more details about the Podcast Contest, and TTPOD Meet-UP at ISTE NECC 2008 (June/July) www.teacherspodcast.org. Announcements: ISTE NECC Teacher The Teachers' Podcast -Dr. Kathy King & Mark Gura no 41:45         Episode # 13 Math Learning: Aiming Much Higher than Mediocre! http://teacherspodcast.org/2008/03/23/episode-13-math-learning-aiming-much-higher-than-mediocre/ http://teacherspodcast.org/2008/03/23/episode-13-math-learning-aiming-much-higher-than-mediocre/#comments Sun, 23 Mar 2008 06:06:34 +0000 admin http://teacherspodcast.org/2008/03/23/episode-13-math-learning-aiming-much-higher-than-mediocre/ Rants, Resources, Reviews and MORE Resources!

        Math Education, Asus, Our Podcasting Listeners, The Laptop Cabana, Financial Literacy and much more!

        Kathy and Mark reach deep into resources, news and happenings among math education and the Teachers Podcast family. Updates on sub-notebook computers, news items, Laptop Cabana product review, listener productions, teaching and learning abounds, math debates, rants and hosts of math celebration and resources. Another 21st century learning episode is packed with not-to-be-missed help for the educator who wants to be in the know!

        Welcome back to the Revolution in Teaching and Learning!

        Participate in the fun and learning- join in the dialogue: the Facebook group for TTPOD – check out the link, give us a call – or let us call you- come to the website to see, post on the blog or drop us an email!

        Make us the center of your ed tech universe!

        Covered in this Episode:

        • The TTP
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          Click to Share! ]]> http://teacherspodcast.org/2008/03/23/episode-13-math-learning-aiming-much-higher-than-mediocre/feed/ 1 Rants, Resources, Reviews and MORE Resources! - Math Education, Asus, Our Podcasting Listeners, The Laptop Cabana, Financial Literacy and much more! - Kathy and Mark reach deep into resources, news and happenings among math education and the Teachers ... Rants, Resources, Reviews and MORE Resources! Math Education, Asus, Our Podcasting Listeners, The Laptop Cabana, Financial Literacy and much more! Kathy and Mark reach deep into resources, news and happenings among math education and the Teachers Podcast family. Updates on sub-notebook computers, news items, Laptop Cabana product review, listener productions, teaching and learning abounds, math debates, rants and hosts of math celebration and resources. Another 21st century learning episode is packed with not-to-be-missed help for the educator who wants to be in the know! Welcome back to the Revolution in Teaching and Learning! Participate in the fun and learning- join in the dialogue: the Facebook group for TTPOD - check out the link, give us a call - or let us call you- come to the website to see, post on the blog or drop us an email! Make us the center of your ed tech universe! Covered in this Episode: * The TTP The Teachers' Podcast -Dr. Kathy King & Mark Gura no