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In the second part of this exciting episode, Kathy and Mark continue a fast-paced discussion about advances they are experiencing in podcasting practices, projects and classroom use. Mark shares a Brooklyn public school example and Kathy shares how she helps college faculty reach beyond course casting. Great news and articles are supplemented with product reviews- yes we even get giddy about flipping tripods? From digital textbooks, Kindles, Nooks and iPads to the Flip we cover the waterfront of ed tech advancement as it applies to your classroom.

flip (miniature video camera)

The final gift in this episode comes at the end of the episode as we hear abut an astounding discovery students share with a very, very special member of the TTPOD family!  What? Of course, you have to listen to find out!

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, 2007-2010.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT – The Teachers Podcast iPhone App

e-Mail us to enter the free iPhone App Contest

Articles and Related Resources for this Episode

Texas governor promotes switch to digital textbooks

Texas Gov. Rick Perry is suggesting that schools begin replacing traditional textbooks with digital content, to allow students to have access to the most up-to-date information. Perry promoted the switch to digital texts in his speech at a computer-gaming education conference, supporting the notion that students learn through technology.
Bloomberg BusinessWeek/The Associated Press (4/7)

Motivating Readers

“Kindle E-Reader Motivates Less-Enthusiastic Readers”:

ScienceDaily, April 17, 2010

Products Mentioned or Reviewed

• Kindle
  • Amazon link to Kindle
• nook by Barnes and Noble
  • http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/index.asp?cds2Pid=30195
• iPad (they have it working with wireless now!)
  • http://www.apple.com/ipad/3g/
• The flip
  • http://www.theflip.com/en-us/
  • ( Youtube video shows full use, and download of video! (3 minutes))Miniature Tripod
• • About 5″ tall
  • Several varieties available-for cameras, flip video and more
  • Check Amazon.com, Geeks. com, etc
  • $0.70 – $29.99

Podcasting: Mark with Teachers and Students in Brooklyn

• The Law related studies student podcast created with Mark at Ditmas Middle School
  • http://wethestudentspodcast.blogspot.com/
• Mark and Dr. Reissman’s Book
  • http://teachingwithauthorwebsites.blogspot.com/

DON’T FORGET! Join us with the many opportunities to “continue to the conversation”!

Nings

• 21stCenturyGlobalteacher.ning.com
• If you are interested in joining, send a request from the Ning to Kathy!

WallWisher

• Post your ideas for future episodes of Teacher’s Podcast on our Wallwisher and try it out!
• OR just leave us a comment there! We would love to hear from you.
• http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/teacherspodcast
• Here is a great example of collaborative use of Wallwisher also!

CURRENT EVENTS
Dr. Kathy King will be presenting and keynoting at the following conferences.

June 2010

• 6/3- AERC LGBTQ & Allies Preconference (UCal @ Sacramento)
• 6/4-5- AERC Conference (UCal @ Sacramento) (presenter)

October 2010

• 10/26-28 AAACE Conference, Clearwater, FL

Mark Gura will be presenting at

June 2010

• 6/28-30 Denver, CO: ISTE NECC- Poster session

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MORE RESOURCES
Sign up for Kathy’s e-newsletter with all her new articles and events click here

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• To sign up for Kathy’s e-newsletter with all her new articles and events click here

After a 4 week “break,” Kathy and Mark start a tandem episode set about the advancements of podcasting and classroom application.  This 2-part episode brings together scores of resources, insights and experiences about how podcasting practices are advancing over time. After 5 years in the field of educational podcasting Mark and Kathy are upping the ante and exploring new ways of working with educators, leveraging 21st century learning skills and standards and making learners of all ages center of the learning.

Also peak in and enjoy: In our catchup and on the road segment Kathy shares about six different conference appearances as she speaks to k-12 educators and higher education faculty about 21st century learning AND prepares for her move to the University of South Florida this summer.

Teacher Highlight: Carrie, one of listeners, shares a wonderful matrix/model to consider educational podcasting- Kathy and Mark share it with you and discuss several applications.

Do not miss this packed 2 part episode. (And yes we have only described PART of the content for ep 56–much more inside and for the next one!)

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, 2007-2010.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT – The Teachers Podcast iPhone App

e-Mail us to enter the free iPhone App Contest

Articles and Related Resources for this Episode
On the Road with Dr. King- Shout Out’s and More!

• AACE SITE
• NCEA
• RTI Dallas & Orlando
• Purdue University
• Nings

21stCenturyGlobalteacher.ning.com
If you are interested in joining, send a request from the Ning to Kathy!

WallWisher

Post your ideas for future episdoes of Teacher’s Podcast on our Wallwisher and try it out!
OR just leave us a comment there! We would love to hear from you.

http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/teacherspodcast

Here is a great example of collaborative use of Wallwisher also!

“Price Point” Article AND Technology is Essential for Customizing Instruction

Harvard University professor and author Paul E. Peterson advocates technology as a tool for teachers to reach each student’s individual “price point,” or the difficulty of material they are ready to learn. Peterson makes his case in this opinion article for customizing instruction through more online courses and other adaptive and interactive technology.

Education Week (premium article access compliments of EdWeek.org) (4/21)

Educators Respond to National Ed-Tech Plan

While many school stakeholders say there’s a lot to like in the new National Education Technology Plan, others are concerned about what they see as a fundamental conflict between the plan’s call for innovation on the one hand and the Obama administration’s continued focus on testing and accountability on the other.

eSchool News, April 13, 2010

Arne Duncan and the National Educational Technology Plan

• Transforming American Education: Learning Powered by Technology!
• Various PDF versions available here: Executive summary, complete report, etc
• Home page for the NET Plan 2010
• http://www.ed.gov/technology/netp-2010
  
• YouTube video of Arne Duncan’s Announcement

Podcasting Model Created and Shared by Carrie Rathsack

• Mark and Kathy discuss at length this helpful model submitted by Carrie Rathsack.
• It is shown at the top of this page!
• Click the link to download it for yourself
• We also discuss various uses for professional development, and individual lesson development!
• Per the author: PPTs from the session are posted here (scroll down to April 26th, Podcasting session) -
  • http://wiki.teachuohio.org/page/2005-2006+Series
    
• Carrie Rothsack info: http://ed-tech-integration.pbworks.com/
  

• Post your ideas for future episodes of Teacher’s Podcast on our Wallwisher and try it out!
• OR just leave us a comment there! We would love to hear from you.
  • http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/teacherspodcast
    
• Here is a great example of collaborative use of Wallwisher also!

CURRENT EVENTS
Dr. Kathy King will be presenting and keynoting at the following conferences.

May 2010

• 5/1 New York, NY: NYC Adult Basic Education Conference (keynote)
• 5/2-4 Denver, CO: AERA Conference (presenter)
• 5/12 Media, PA: Pennsylvania Insitute of Technology Graduation (Award recipient)
• 5/15 Media, PA: Pennsylvania Insitute of Technology Graduation (Commencement speaker)
• 5/17-18 (Chicago, IL) Response to Intervention Summit

June 2010

• 6/3- AERC LGBTQ & Allies Preconference (UCal @ Sacramento)
• 6/4-5- AERC Conference (UCal @ Sacramento) (presenter)

October 2010

• 10/26-28 AAACE Conference, Clearwater, FL

Mark Gura will be presenting at

June 2010

• 6/28-30 Denver, CO: ISTE NECC- Poster session
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MORE RESOURCES

• Sign up for Kathy’s e-newsletter with all her new articles and events

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, 2007-2010

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!

• 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 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

It’s here – New-Improved-Updated-Supercharged for Teaching-and-Learning Power- Podcasting for Teachers SECOND edition. Kathy and Mark provide a behind the scenes view of the revision of the book, along with not to be missed news about what is included in the news edition. Whether you use ready made podcasts in your classrooms, are ready to being making podcasts or already an expert, listen in as the authors/hosts discuss how the book has emerged and provides much more guidance and direction than a technical how to book.

Replete with examples and stories of how this book has grown out of practical development of podcasting pedagogy by two experienced educators, Kathy and Mark share classroom applications you can use across grade levels.

The 2nd edition improves on the 2006 edition, now having been improved by classroom use in many schools, benefited from student and teacher recommendations, and additional resource selections. Join in the celebration of digital media power for 21st century teaching and learning.

New edition of Podcasting for Teachers

NOW available!

Podcasting for Teachers Revised 2nd Edition
Using a New Technology to Revolutionize Teaching and Learning

Kathleen King and Mark Gura

What you will find in this revised and updated edition?
New for this edition are valuable additional insights and updates related to our additional years of experience in podcasting and new media. Critical updated URLs, screen shots, software comparisons, data, some fresh new curricular examples, and included references to our new series, The Teachers’ Podcast and Transformation Education LIVE! We have also upgraded statistical information, advancements from the podcasting world, references, and biographical information. In short, the book is better than ever, in part because of suggestions from our many readers who are, teachers learners, and podcast listeners of course!

The 16 chapters of the book are divided into the following major sections:
PART I. A REVOLUTION IN OUR POCKETS
PART II. PODCASTING “HOW TO” BASICS
PART III. BECOMING A PODCASTING EDUCATOR

Additional information  always one mouse click away on..

• The TTPOD BOOK PAGE

Order book here

• Information Age Publishing
• Detailed description and order link
• Now available
• Paperback version
• Hardback version

Link to Dr Kathy King’s Course which she mentions

• Race and Multicultural Education
• www.edge61-08f.blogspot.com
  
• Take a look at student work, listen to the power of cultural histories…
• Envision your context and  your learners’ use of the same!

Review of prior edition of the book by Terry Freedman

Using & Teaching Educational Technology

• Podcasting for Teachers— a review
• By Terry Freedman (ICT)
  
• Created on Wed, 22 Oct 2008

Coming soon.. the Interviews with 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.

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New edition of Podcasting for Teachers now available

Podcasting for Teachers Revised 2nd Edition
Using a New Technology to Revolutionize Teaching and Learning

Kathleen King and Mark Gura

What you will find in this revised and updated edition?
New for this edition are valuable additional insights and updates related to our additional years of experience in podcasting and new media. Critical updated URLs, screenshots, software comparisons, data, some fresh new curricular examples, and included references to our new series, The Teachers’ Podcast and Transformation Education LIVE! We have also upgraded statistical information, advancements from the podcasting world, references, and biographical information. In short, the book is better than ever, in part because of suggestions from our many readers who are, teachers learners, and podcast listeners of course!

The 16 chapters of the book are divided into the following major sections:
PART I. A REVOLUTION IN OUR POCKETS
PART II. PODCASTING “HOW TO” BASICS
PART III. BECOMING A PODCASTING EDUCATOR

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More New Books by Kathy and Co-Authors

Human Performance Models Revealed in the G lobal Context

Human Performance Models Revealed in the Global Context unveils worldwide, lessons about organizations facing similar, and different challenges focusing on this pressing need to improve human performance.

Fundamentals of Human Performance and Training

Includes a great chapter on 21st century lifelong learning

Fundamentals of Human Performance and Training was developed to help researchers and practitioners select measures to be used in the evaluation of human performance and helps them seek better, more efficient and effective ways to close performance gaps in this global economy. The book is bursting with innovative ideas that will help readers create powerful solutions in their organization, their country, their region and their continent.

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SHOUT OUTS to Listeners

• Learning conversations
• MoixLand Blog
• Mrs Durff’s Blog < interesting to explore
  

Short Takes

The Bad news, more bad news, and better news!

• UNESCO- Broken Vows
  • 
    

    A new report from UNESCO blames a range of factors for pushing the international goal of universal primary schooling off target.

  • Article from Education Week is linked

• Failure of Reading First
  • Recent data indicates no gains with NCLB flagship Reading First curriculum
  • Article from Education Week is linked

• OLPC machines with Win XP to Colombian schools
  • Columbia and Peru now are piloting WinXP on the OLPC computers with their school children! Maybe this will set a new pattern contrary to those above! (KPK and MG)
  • Click the link above to tread the complete article

Articles in this Episode

Column: Education reform central to solving country’s problems
President-elect Barack Obama has ranked education fifth on his list of priorities once he takes office, but syndicated columnist Nicholas D. Kristof says that’s not high enough. Education can help children overcome obstacles such as poverty, and it can help the country improve its economy, Kristof writes. The Seattle Times (11/15)

Petition: Oppose Joel Klein
The Petition to oppose the appointment of Joel Klein.
The above is one of a massive number of blogs explaining and promoting this petition.
Interesting to see the democratic process working so that people want to voice their opinion to President-elect Obama.

Alabama to make distance learning mandatory for graduation
Next year, all high-school students in Alabama will be required to take and pass an online course in order to graduate. A growing number of students in Alabama already are learning online, with courses allowed to be taught by certified and highly qualified teachers only. Times Daily (Florence/Sheffield/Tuscumbia/Muscle Shoals, Ala.) (11/16)

Online schools available to all Floridians next year
Every elementary and middle school student in Florida will be able to go online during the next school year and learn in a virtual classroom. The practice has been tested in a pilot program, and officials say thousands of parents could take advantage of the virtual school option for their children when the law takes effect next fall. Orlando Sentinel (Fla.)

Resources:

Free virtual field trips bring the world into any classroom
When virtual field trips began, most of such journeys were underwhelming, but recent technology has allowed the development of impressive — and free — adventures. Blue Zones Quest encourages healthy behaviors through scientific exploration of cultural practices, GoNorth! brings students to the North Pole via dogsled, Windows into Wonderland explores the geysers and hot springs of Yellowstone National Park, and National Geographic: Lewis & Clark traces the famous explorers’ path from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. Edutopia.org (10/29)
New York teacher gives lesson from Antarctica
A New York charter-school teacher is researching climate change in Antarctica for two months while teaching her students remotely. School officials say they hope Shakira Petit’s long-distance lessons will excite students about science or encourage them to explore research careers. USA TODAY/The Associated Press (10/30)

Google erects virtual model of ancient Rome
Ancient Rome circa 320 A.D. has been virtually rebuilt by Google as an educational tool. The company is offering prizes to teachers who design the best lesson plans based on the site. The Sydney Morning Herald/Agence France-Presse (11/13)
http://earth.google.com/rome/
http://www.google.com/educators/romecontest.html

Mrs. P Has a Story for You, Kids www.mrsp.com
Mrs. P is Kathy Keene (Mimi from Drew Carey Show)
Mrs. P is the title character of a new children’s storytelling website debuting at the beginning of National Young Readers Week. Los Angeles Times, November 10, 2008

***** 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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Coming soon.. the Interviews with 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.

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“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, King & Gura, 2008.

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.

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

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

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

NEWS FLASH: Special anniversary edition coming in Episode 26

INSTRUCTION

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

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

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

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

Resources

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

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

ARTICLES:

• 21st Century Learning article

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

• XO2 articles

• Rwanda launches OLPC computer distribution

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

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

• Amazon to sell XO laptops beginning in November

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

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

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

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

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

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

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




NEWS FLASH: Special anniversary edition coming in Episode 26





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.

In addition we discuss one of the hottest NY Times articles yet for education – RU Reading? This brings about a great discussion on multiple literacies that we know you will enjoy.

Finally the episode is rounded out with 2 more major features: 1) the Leapfrog new release of “Tag” another electronic literacy tool- we have reactions, articles and Youtube clips for you to check out.

(2) A great assortment of free graphic organizer tools assembled in a NCTE Online newsletter.

Join us for yet another fun-filled learning time at Teachers’ Podcast.

Announcements in this episode about 3rd Annual TTPOD Best Educational Podcast Contest- great prizes and extension to August 15, 2008!

Short Takes

• Literacy Debate: Online, R U Really Reading?
  • Article: The New York Times
    • The NCTE Definition of 21st-Century Literacies
    • http://www.ncte.org/print.asp?id=129117&node=65
    • Route 21 (Partnership for 21st Century Skills)
    • http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/route21/
• - NECC08 Lives on! By Cheryl Oakes ISTE-NECC
  Did you miss the conference in San Antonio? Not to worry. Here’s a guide to accessing the great sessions, materials, vendors from NECC08.

Articles in this Episode

• Wii related

  • Social Games Even on Consoles!
  • Edutopia articles

    • • Wii-gaming and technology

      • http://www.edutopia.org/ikid-wii-gaming-technology-classroom
      • Prensky’s ikid article:
        
      • http://www.edutopia.org/ikid-digital-learner-technology-2008
  • Creating an interactive whiteboard with wii remote- Ingenuity!
    
    • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s5EvhHy7eQ

• Leapfrog’s “Tag”
  
  • ABC News.com article: Electronic system aims to help kids enhance their reading skills
    
  • YOU Tube video of Leapfrog’s Tag in action
• Mind Mapping on NCTE

Resources in this Episode

• Wii Related
  • Nintendo- Wii
  • Dr King and Paige Eissinger TE LIVE! Podcast episode about the Wii
    • Transformation Education LIVE! Episode 19 (July 1, 2008)
  • Ocean’s End Wii game
    • Game Spot screen shots and reviews
    • Game Trailer
• MindMapping Related (from NCTE)
  • Bubbl.us: Free Internet tool, supports collaborative mapping
  • Ekpenso: Free Internet tool with Google Gears and Adobe Air versions
  • FreeMind: Free open source tool, once installed does not require Internet access
  • Mindmeister: Free Internet version allows 6 maps, supports collaborative mapping
  • Wisdomap: Free Internet version allows 3 maps
  • Mindomo: Free Internet version allows only 7 private maps (unlimited public maps)

3rd Annual ‘The Teachers’ Podcast’

Best Educational Podcast Awards!

Upgraded prizes and an extension to August 15 for the Contest

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




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.

Resource- and News-Packed Episode.

Kathy and Mark gather on a hot summer day to share advances in podcasting, art and technology for our schools exclusively for their podcast audience. You are the first to learn that McGraw-Hill Education has partnered with us to sponsor our 3rd annual Podcast contest in order to recognize teacher achievement and provide tremendous prizes for our winners.

Virtual schools and virtualization also top our discussion as examine current trends and advances in technology for school implementation and reach.

Then the focus turns to opportunities for Art and Design in the world of Web 2.0 and how it reaches into the lives of learners and learning in ways we never could have before. Mark shares insight from his newest book- and we are the first to get the inside look of this newest ISTE publication: released just this week.

Welcome back to the revolution in teaching and learning with the Teachers’ Podcast

Breaking News – NEWS FLASH

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 – 3rd Annual Teacher’s Podcast Event!

• NEWS FLASH! — Upgraded Winner Prizes sponsored by Mc-Graw-Hill Education (MHE) Thank you, MHE!
• Extended Deadline August 15, 2008
• Gifts including, $100 cash, podcast recording kit, gift certificate, award and commendations!
• Guest interview for all grand winners
• Check the link for details: http://teacherspodcast.org/contest-2008

News Items

• Florida Legislature seeks to mandate virtual opportunities
  Every Florida district would be required by 2009 to offer some form of online education to students as young as 5 under a bill awaiting Gov. Charlie Crist’s signature.
• Web Browser for Children with Autism
  Another accessibility tool freely available -Just released
• Virtual Desktops in Schools (E-school news article- great!)
  A revolution is taking shape that will alter forever how educators and others view and use technology–most specifically their personal computers. Gone will be today’s most stubborn IT challenges: conflicting operating systems bulging with fat applications, duplicate programs that must be installed and maintained on individual computers, user-instituted security breaches that threaten whole networks.

The Art and Design of Living and Learning 2.0
Resources

• Drawing Day http://www.drawingday.org
• Release of Mark’s Visual Arts Book
  • Visual Arts Units for All Levels
    
• Bitstrips RESOURCE - http://www.bitstrips.com
  • As seen first in in Wired – June 2008…
  • The first ever- TTPOD Bitstrip
• Virtual Worlds
• My Virtual World
• Blog – Visioneering http://MartinRayala.blogspot.com
  Developing K-12 Design Destination Schools across the country that are the most vibrant places in the world.

PREVIEW TTPOD 20!

• Wii and Mii to be explored in the next episode!
  http://www.wii.com
  http://www.nintendo.com/wii
  http://www.miiwiigames.com/

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.

www.transformationed.com