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Ep 23 Wii, Mii and Thii

 
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Wii-Mii-Thii (c) NintendoJoin Kathy and Mark for the long awaited episode–the Wii gone wild..OK maybe not that wild,   but definitely exciting new opportunities for technology and education. We discuss what it is, our experience, how we are using it, and resources to learn more. Kathy hi-jacked Mark on the way into the TTPOD “studio” today and put a Wii remote in his hand. Pretty soon he was pitching fastballs!. Listen in and check out the articles we have put together for you about what other educators are also saying!

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!

NY TIMES RU Reading?

Short Takes   

Articles in this Episode Wii Hardware

Resources in this Episode

  • Microphone3rd 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

    MHEducation

    advancing the field of new media and education

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


    Contact Us

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Ep. 22 - Still Glowing! PD Resources Abound: Interview with HotChalk

 

 
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Bryan-Scanlon-Hotchalk.com  Bryan Scanlon, HotChalk.com , dedicated educator and Vice President of Direct Sales joins Mark and Kathy for a “HOT” interview at NECC.

Taking time out of his demanding schedule at the foremost ed tech conference of the year, Bryan shares the rich resources perspective, expertise, philosophy and practice of this teacher resource with your Teachers’ Podcast hosts.

hotchalk-website

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

Mailbag from the Teachers’ Podcast family of listeners and updates on Mark and Kathy’s summer teaching extravaganza!

Show notes shout outs from Teachers Podcast hosts to……

  • UEGE 5102 at Fordham GSE     and          CTGE 5910 at Fordham GSE
  • University of Tennessee Memphis - distance learning conference
  • Kathy Shields
  • Albert Robinson
  • Ron Miller, Myrielle, Bob  and Bitstrips

Resources in this Episode

  • Hot Chalk Related Information from NECC

Lights, Camera, Action: Bringing NBC News to Your Classroom
[Session: Lecture]
Laura Sammons, NBC News
Wednesday, 7/2/2008, 10:30am–11:30am; Grand Hyatt Seguin A/B

This interactive presentation will demonstrate how to engage students with the powerful NBC News video archives within HotChalk’s free learning management system.  http://www.hotchalk.com/nbc.html

 
  • From the NBC Exhibit at NECC

  • For more than 80 years, NBC News has been there to document our changing world. Now, these great moments are available to teachers and students through the HotChalk Learning Environment.  Visit www.hotchalk.com/nbc.html for your free trial today!  

  •     Thousands of historic news videos, mini-documentaries, primary source materials and other resources correlated to standards in social studies, science, health, language arts, and more

  •     Daily updates with current events tied to classroom instruction

  •     Lesson plans, activities, classroom management tools, and more through the HotChalk Learning Environment


Microphone3rd 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

MHEducation

 advancing the field of new media and education

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

Contact Us

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

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Posted in 21st Century Learning, Information Literacy, Language and Literacy, Robotics, STEM, art education, contest, Newsflash, Photos, PD, Mark Gura, Kathy King, Episodes, NCLB, Product Review, On The Road, Ed Tech on July 27th, 2008
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Short Summer Semester Break

Greetings Podcast Listening Family!

Contest  Aug 15, 2008– Deadline

  3rd Annual Teachers’ Podcast Best Educational Podcast Competition

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

  What are you waiting for?

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

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

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

Fordham Univ GSE

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

Catch you then..

Very best from your hosts,

Dr. Kathy King and Mark Gura

email: teacherspodcast@gmail.com

www.teacherspodcast.org

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Ep 21 Global Learning Gallery, NECC Afterglow & Ed Gragert (iEARN)

Interview with Ed Gragert, Exec. Director iEARN www.iearn.org    iearn-20yrs

 
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Bright with the afterglow of the NECC 2008 conference, hosts Kathy and Mark provide some short salient insights and then bring our listeners a compelling interview with Ed Gragert, Executive Director of iEARN.org. In 20 years, the International Education and Resource Network has grown  to include over 20,000 schools and organizations, over 1 million students in 115 countries. Listen in as we discuss the mission, vision and impact of this educational global collaborative project between classrooms and schools around the world.

Any school can propose an iEARN project and participate for a small fee. This vibrant program develops dynamic experiences in global citizenry that promises to change the lives of everyone involved. If you know iEARN enjoy this update on their work. If you don’t, listen and beat a quick virtual path to their website to consider getting involved! Resources, articles, tips on conference goodies and much more in Teachers’ Podcast episode 21!

Article referred toIntent on teacher transformation!

Resources

GUEST INTERVIEW:

ED GRAGERT, Executive Director, iEARN

  • iEARN  Descriptions in the NECC Conference Program
  • Environment Projects Make a World of Difference Add to Planner
    [Poster: Global Gallery]
    Diane Midness, iEARN USA with Rowena Gerber and Ed Gragert
    Sunday, 6/29/2008, 7:00pm–9:00pm; HGCC Tower View Lobby, Table: 29

    More than two million youth in iEARN connect to make a difference. Many of them do this through environmental projects showcased here.
    		 
    Going Digital Worldwide: Projects Using Digital Media Add to Planner
    [Poster: Global Gallery]
    Diane Midness, iEARN USA with Deborah Anderson and Losira Okelo
    Sunday, 6/29/2008, 7:00pm–9:00pm; HGCC Tower View Lobby, Table: 31

    iEARN digital storytelling develops self-esteem and fosters greater cross-cultural appreciation and respect and helps young people understand that they are active and positive participators in society.
    		 
    International Networking Reception Add to Planner
    [Social Events: Reception]
    Camilla Gagliolo, Arlington Public Schools/ISTE with Ralph Leonard
    Sunday, 6/29/2008, 3:15pm–4:15pm; HGCC Global Connections Lounge

    Welcome our guests from around the world at this international reception! Come network, meet colleagues, hear about international initiatives, and enjoy! Hosted by ISTE’s International Committee and sponsored by iEARN, Oracle Education Foundation, and TakingITGlobal.org
    		 

    SAA105 CANCELLED: 21st-Century Worldwide Collaboration: International Project-Based Learning
    [Workshop: Hands-on] Sold Out!
    Diane Midness, iEARN USA with Rowena Gerber, Freda Goodman and Losira Okelo

    iEARN (International Education Resource Network) will present opportunities for teachers and students to collaborate internationally on cross-curricular projects in a safe and culturally diverse community.  (contains Commercial Content)

       

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Ep 20 Pre-NECC Episode: Teacher PD for 21st Century- NECC Presenter- Dr. George Perera

Microphone   BONUS EPISODE!   Mark and Kathy bring a little bit of the NECC conference to all our listeners. In this episode we interview Dr. George Perera who will presenting his research about teacher professional development in educational technology at the conference on Monday. Teachers as learners AND learners as teachers and doctors! Our guest is a recent graduate of our PHD program at Fordham. His topic is “Capabilities of Technology Coupled with Specific Instructional Methods and Objectives” Announcements in this episode about 3rd Annual TTPOD Best Educational Podcast Contest- great prizes and extension to August 15, 2008!  Also details  for the NECC MEETUPS on June 30.

Don’t miss this BONUS episode- bringing NECC to you- if you are able to travel there or not…

Kathy and Mark at NECC - Where are we?

Sunday 6/29/08

1:00pm- 4:00pm  SIGTel Forum: Connectivism, Curric, & Virtual Classroom in 21st-Century HGCC 103B  $$ Event  (KPK)

4:00- 5:00pm      NECC Keynote (MG AND KPK will be there)

Monday, 6/30/2008

8:30am–9:30am;   Dr. Perera’s session:  HGCC 101 A, Table: 5 (MG AND KPK will be there)

10:00am-12:00pm;  SIGHC Forum: Mobile Devices Are Reshaping the Way We Learn $$$ Event (KPK)

3:oopm -5:00 pm; TTPOD and Talking Fin Lit FREE Event at Hilton Hotel Palacio Del Rio (MG AND KPK will be there OF COURSE)

  • Hilton Hotel Palacio Del Rio
  • 200 South Alamo Street, San Antonio - Tel: 1-210-222-1400

Tuesday 7/1/08

TBD

Leave Conference 2pm

 Details for Dr. George Perera’s Session:

“Capabilities of Technology Coupled with Specific Instructional Methods and Objectives“

Monday, 6/30/2008, 8:30am–9:30am; HGCC 101 A, Table: 5
Best practices: How do schools in New York City integrate computer-related technologies with traditional and constructivist methods and with cognitive, computer, and social objectives? A balanced approach!

Theme/Strand: 21sxt Century Teaching & Learning- Technology Integration

Audience:  Technology Integration Specialists, Technology Coordinators, Teacher Educators, Teachers, Staff Developers, Principals, Curriculum Specialists

Grade Level: 9-12 research

CHECK OUT these  Major Announcements

1. Upgraded prizes and an extension to August 15  for the

3rd Annual ‘The Teachers’ Podcast’ Microphone

 Best Educational Podcast Awards!

McGraw Hill Education is our proud partner in recognizing the achievements of teachers and students in advbancing the field of new media and education

MHEducation

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

 

2. Don’t miss our June 30, 2008 EVENT in San Antonio   ISTE NECC 2008 MEETUP for TTPOD

NECC Meet-UP for TTPOD

Where?  At the Hilton Hotel Palacio Del Rio

  • 3-4 pm ISTE NECC Teacher’s Podcast Meet-Up and Focus Group
  •   4-5:?? pm Teacher’s Podcast R3: Revelations, Reunion & Recording

Free events -  Community opportunity

  • Raffle Give-aways - Podcast book (signed), Otterbox iPod and iPhone cases, sports headphones
  • Recordings, podcasting, roundtable, resources, discussions, photo opps, fun, community
  • Meet with your co-hosts: Mark and Kathy in San Antonio
  • Teacher Podcast and Fin Lit Collectibles!
  • Thank you Otterbox.com  the raffle prizes!

PREVIEW TTPOD 21!

  • Mailbag

Digital recorder recommendations
Audacity tutorials
Responses FROM and about BitStrips!
Much much more!

  • NECC Report - with audio clips

Don’t just wait for Episode 21- let us know what you are thinking, your recommendations for Wii and your reaction to NECC! Even better- Meet us in San Antonio if you make it there!Contact Us

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Ep 19 The Art and Design of Living and Learning 2.0

Join us in The Garden Studio of Teacher’s Podcast for this

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.

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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 Otter Box

  • 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! McGraw-Hill-Education-logo

  • 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

PREVIEW TTPOD 20!

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Ep 18-Education Bridges: Transparency, Learning and Disruption

Bridges and Education-

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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Ep 17 It’s All About Media and Learning

 
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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’s Podcast Meet-Up and Focus Group ISTE NECC 2008 MEETUP for TTPOD

  • When? June 30 4-5:30 pm
  • Where? Hilton Hotel Palacio Del Rio (across from Convention Center) Meetings at Hilton NECC
    • 200 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, TX Tel: 1-210-222-1400
  • Free events — Give-aways — Community opportunity
  • Meet with your co-hosts: Mark and Kathy in San Antonio

3rd Annual Best Educational Podcast Contest from TTPOD!

  • Deadline July 5, 2008
  • Awards, commendations
  • Guest interview for all grand winners
  • Check the link for details

ARTICLES and LINKS for this Episode

 

Resources

Product reviews: