From virtual learning to Thailand, Austin and the Beatles this
episode includes a wide-ranging discussion of the future of technology
and education. What is coming down the pike? Can we see it and
experience it now? Join Kathy and Mark as they discuss emergent trends in education and
recent events of late 2009. Teachers best practices highlights, scores
of resources, Teachers Podcast mail bag and much more! What is your
family doing for entertainment this holiday season? Listen into hear
the trends which may connect to us! As always the discussion is wrapped
around the theme of powerful uses of technology for learning.
((Student photo above is by Mike Spencer)
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT – Coming Soon: The Teachers Podcast iPhone app
The Teachers’ Podcast: More Ed Tech You Can Always Use Today and Tomorrow. Make us the center of YOUR Ed Tech Universe!
Contact us at teacherspodcast ( @ )
gmail.com or comment here at the website. Produced and copyrighted by
Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2009.
Short takes
Mark’s Photos from His Thailand Travels!
Mailbag!
Hi to all. Thanks for suggestions and notes of appreciation
From mobile learning to teachers’ appreciation and survival, this
second part of the series episode includes Kathy’s visits to Langley
school, insights on teaching, and essential articles for discussion of
technology. This episode includes a host of essential resources and
articles to contemplate. As always the discussion is wrapped around the
theme of powerful uses of technology for learning.
The Teachers’ Podcast: More Ed Tech You Can Always Use Today and Tomorrow. Make us the center of YOUR Ed Tech Universe!
Contact us at teacherspodcast ( @ )
gmail.com or comment here at the website. Produced and copyrighted by
Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2009.
I’m in the process of producing a 2nd edition of the free ebook 60 Web 2.0 Projects I published on my website last year (and which is still available).
If you’re doing anything interesting in the way of Web 2.0, please
share! It will take only a few minutes to complete an online form. Full
details about what, why and the benefits to all are contained in this
article: http://bit.ly/w2info
I am NOT looking for brilliant, rocket science, ground-breaking
ideas, but ideas that actually work in real classrooms with real kids!
Anyway, I hope you will be able to mention this in your podcast, and keep up the good work!
[WE DID, Terry! ~~ Kathy & Mark ]
District Leaders Podcast- Wins Recognition!
District Administrator Web resource of the week!
Leading today for success tomorrow is always the theme!
This series hosted by McGraw Hill Education and produced by
Transformation Education LLC is a superb resource for superintendents
to learn from each other how to be successful. Interviews from across
the country.
Special Interview- How Does School District Cope with H1N1?
Neil Rochelle sits down with our very own Dr. Kathy King (guest
host for District Leaders Podcast) to share the inside story on the
challenge of 2009-2010 school year!
He shares how his school district managed, the process and the USE OF TECHNOLOGY in it all.
It’s Our Very Own Kathy King! Check it Out! Many more here.. but see below for a few
WGAU Radio, (ABC Radio Network) Atlanta, GA. (2009, Oct 2). Featured as authority and interview guest for news segment. What’s the difference with online learning?
WTVN, Radio, Columbus, OH. (2009, Sept. 25).
Featured as authority and interview guest for news segment. H1N1 part
5: What happens with swine flu and education?
From mobile learning to teachers’ appreciation and survival, this
episode covers the broad ground of recent news and events in teaching,
learning and technology. Join Kathy and Mark as they discuss recent
developments and contacts with stellar teachers, teachers in need and
visits to schools. They also have an abundance of essential resources
and articles to contemplate. And always wrapped around the theme of
powerful uses of technology for learning.
The Teachers’ Podcast: More Ed Tech You Can Always Use Today and Tomorrow. Make us the center of YOUR Ed Tech Universe!
Contact us at teacherspodcast ( @ )
gmail.com or comment here at the website. Produced and copyrighted by
Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2009.
ARTICLES
STATE OF MIND
The nationwide study,
“Teaching for a Living: How Teachers See the Profession Today,” whose
results are being reported here for the first time, offers a
comprehensive and nuanced look at how teachers differ in their
perspectives on their profession…
Two out of five of America’s 4 million K-12 teachers appear
disheartened and disappointed about their jobs, while others express a
variety of reasons for contentment with teaching and their current
school environments, new research by Public Agenda and Learning Point
Associates shows.
It’s Our Very Own Kathy King! Check it Out! Many more here.. but see below for a few
WGAU Radio, (ABC Radio Network) Atlanta, GA. (2009, Oct 2). Featured as authority and interview guest for news segment. What’s the difference with online learning?
WTVN, Radio, Columbus, OH. (2009, Sept. 25).
Featured as authority and interview guest for news segment. H1N1 part
5: What happens with swine flu and education?
I’m in the process of producing a 2nd edition of the free ebook 60 Web 2.0 Projects I published on my website last year (and which is still available).
If you’re doing anything interesting in the way of Web 2.0, please
share! It will take only a few minutes to complete an online form. Full
details about what, why and the benefits to all are contained in this
article: http://bit.ly/w2info
I am NOT looking for brilliant, rocket science, ground-breaking
ideas, but ideas that actually work in real classrooms with real kids!
Anyway, I hope you will be able to mention this in your podcast, and keep up the good work!
[WE DID, Terry! ~~ Kathy & Mark ]
District Leaders Podcast- Wins Recognition!
District Administrator Web resource of the week!
Leading today for success tomorrow is always the theme!
This series hosted by McGraw Hill Education and produced by
Transformation Education LLC is a superb resource for superintendents
to learn from each other how to be successful. Interviews from across
the country.
Special Interview- How Does School District Cope with H1N1?
Neil Rochelle sits down with our very own Dr. Kathy King (guest
host for District Leaders Podcast) to share the inside story on the
challenge of 2009-2010 school year!
He shares how his school district managed, the process and the USE OF TECHNOLOGY in it all.
Kathy and Mark invite Global
Education author Laurence Peters to join them for a discussion about
his newest ISTE book. Check out this episode as the three ed tech
professionals explore key issues related to teachers, students 21st
century learning and EASILY reaching beyond the four walls of our
classrooms. Packed with resources, new ideas and the usual fun
repartee, this long time Teachers Podcast listener and down to earth
professor takes the hot seat with the dynamic duo. What will happen
next? And how much fun can PD really be? You have to join in to see.
Make us the center of YOUR ed tech Universe like so many other teachers
and tech coordinators do: www.teacherspodcast.org. A new generation of
EdTech professional development. 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. Message
line: 201-693-4935. Produced and copyrighted by Transformation
Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2009.
From Twitter moments to new
book announcements, product reviews to free online learning environment
from Microsoft, SMART tables and Scitable, you do not want to miss this
action packed set of episodes! And upcoming event announcements to
catch up with Kathy at some conferences she is speaking at AAACE
Conference in Cleveland in early Nov 2009 and Virtual School Symposium
for NACOL in late Nov 2009. You need to join in for this episode to get
fired up about the really simple, ways to use web 2.0 and distance
learning strategies for all your classes. Come on in from the chilly
fall air, the fire is warm and inviting! Make us the center of YOUR ed
tech Universe like so many other teachers and tech coordinators do:
www.teacherspodcast.org. A new generation of EdTech professional
development. 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. Message line: 201-693-4935. Produced and
copyrighted by Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2009.
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! And upcoming event announcements to
catch up with Kathy at some conferences she is speaking at Virtual
School Symposium for NACOL in Nov 2009. You need to join in for this
episode to get fired up about the really simple, ways to use web 2.0
and distance learning strategies for all your classes. Come on in, the
water is warm and inviting! Make us the center of YOUR ed tech Universe
like so many other teachers and tech coordinators do:
www.teacherspodcast.org. A new generation of EdTech professional
development. 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. Message line: 201-693-4935. Produced and
copyrighted by Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2009.
It is here! Part 2 of this
special set of episodes on Virtual Learning. In Summer 2009, major
headlines heralded the advancement of distance learning over
traditional formats. Breaking the deadlocked perspective of no
significant difference, these reports may finally provide students of
all ages with more convenient and flexible learning. Join Kathy and
Mark as they discuss the breakthroughs in distance learning aka virtual
learning. Also in this episode much needed catch up on Kathy's world
tour- from China to Tennessee to Poconos Paradise! Make us the center
of YOUR ed tech Universe like so many other teachers and tech
coordinators do: www.teacherspodcast.org. A new generation of EdTech
professional development. 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. Message line: 201-693-4935. Produced
and copyrighted by Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King,
2007-2009.
Recent major headlines
heralded the advancement of distance learning over traditional formats.
Breaking the deadlocked perspective of no significant difference, these
reports may finally provide students of all ages with more convenient
and flexible learning. Join Kathy and Mark as they discuss the
breakthroughs in distance learning aka virtual learning. Also in this
episode much needed catch up on Kathy's world tour- from China to
Tennessee to Poconos Paradise. You need to join in for this episode to
get fired up about the really simple, ways to use web 2.0 and distance
learning strategies for all your classes. www.teacherspodcast.org. A
new generation of EdTech professional development. 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. Message
line: 201-693-4935. Produced and copyrighted by Transformation
Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2009.
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. Special guest
Seamus King joins us to discuss application of social media. This
episode has resources for our listeners and dynamic discussion. Make us
the center of YOUR ed tech Universe like so many other teachers and
tech coordinators do: www.teacherspodcast.org. A new generation of
EdTech professional development. 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. Message
line: 201-693-4935. Produced and copyrighted by Transformation
Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2009.
Join Mark and Kathy for an
exciting 2-part episode about Science and Social Media. Episode 42 has
exciting information about past and future travels, articles about
science developments and resources, as well as key developments in
social media. Not only insights and resources for Twitter, but also new
tools and resources for editing movie files! Another full slate of ed
tech resources to reinvigorate your classrooms and your professional
learning! This episode has resources for our listeners and dynamic
discussion. Make us the center of YOUR ed tech Universe like so many
other teachers and tech coordinators do: www.teacherspodcast.org. A new
generation of EdTech professional development. 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. Message
line: 201-693-4935. Produced and copyrighted by Transformation
Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2009.
Second part of a stimulating
2-part episode begins from The Teachers Podcast. This episode is packed
with free resources and more discussion related to the developments and
schools' interest in diigtal texts. Join us for a full slate of ed tech
resources to reinvigorate your classrooms and your professional
learning! This episode has an amazing roundup of resources for our
listeners and dynamic discussion. 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. The Teachers' Podcast: More Ed Tech You
Can Always Use Today and Tomorrow. Message line: 201-693-4935. Produced
and copyrighted by Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King,
2007-2009.
Another 2-part episode
begins with Episode 40 of The Teachers Podcast. This episode is packed
with free resources and more discussion related to the realities of
budget crunches. But Mark and Kathy spin to the positive side! 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 educational reach using social
media! 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. The Teachers' Podcast: More Ed Tech You Can Always Use
Today and Tomorrow. Message line: 201-693-4935. Produced and
copyrighted by Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2008.
The final installment of a
resource-packed 2-part series discussing virtual education, Twitter,
economic stimulus, news items, short takes, On The Road, and teaching
practice debates and insights! Even more resources and ready to use
recommendations and insights inthe great discussion with Mark and
Kathy. Our focal point? 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. A new generation of EdTech professional
development. Contact us at teacherspodcast@gmail.com or comment at the
website/blog. Produced and copyrighted by Transformation Education LLC,
Gura and King, 2007-2008.
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. 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. Message
line: 201-693-4935. Produced and copyrighted by ransformation Education
LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2008.
A fabulous episode with
scores of possibilities for web 2.0 in teaching and learning, what are
the issues and the realities? Hot news from the USA and UK! The U.K. is
considering including blogging, tweeting, and podcasting in the
elementary school curriculum? Say it isn't so? Listen in to the debate!
Is it what you expect or not? Free resources include a tremendous
learning tool- DimDim. Listen as Kathy describes a seminar she did with
local and distant participants connected through the free webconference
service! Don't miss this episode It is full of must hear information
and great resources. Also breaking into the Schooltube?? You have to
hear this. 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. The Teachers' Podcast: More Ed Tech You Can Always Use
Today and Tomorrow. Message line: 201-693-4935. Produced and
copyrighted by Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2008.
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!
Reminder- don't miss the opportunity to join in Facebook group for
TTPOD is always busy! Check out the link, give us a call - or let us
call you- come to the website to find out more. Blog, phone, email,
poke us! 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. The Teachers' Podcast: More Ed Tech You Can Always Use
Today and Tomorrow. Message line: 201-693-4935. Produced and
copyrighted by Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2008.
The first TTPOD theme show:
Is it Take Out or Home Cooked Media? This episode provides a vast array
of ready to use and digest digital media and resources and also tools
for brewing your own! Do you need Kindle or Kindling for that? (sorry)
From the hotter than hot Kindle ver 2 review, to our good pal elmo, the
favorite teacher ed tech classroom tool, to $20 laptops, 10 podcasts
good to go and use NOW, student produced broadcasts and much
more.Topping off the show is a fabulous conversation about the ASCD
blog topic, Curse of the Digitally Illiterate. 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,
2007-2008...
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! 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! www.teacherspodcast.org. Contact us at
teacherspodcast@gmail.com or comment at the website/blog. Produced and
copyrighted by Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2008...
Episode Tech for Every
Teacher provides a whirlwind of tools and ideas for teachers using
technology for all their many needs. From Blackberry adoption to cases
which prevent screen breakage, Internet safety which students will be
interested in, to Smithsonian virtual items and Finanical Literacy,
join Mark and Kathy as they demonstrate so many technology solutions to
match curriciular and teaching and learning needs. This episode
includes a brief review of FETC 2009 . And who is looking for grants?
Mr Gates is giving them! AND Adobe wants to give your students prizes.
Check out Sharon (from Florida) favorite podcast! Blog, phone, email,
poke us! 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. The Teachers' Podcast: More Ed Tech You Can Always Use
Today and Tomorrow. Message line: 201-693-4935. Produced and
copyrighted by Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2008..
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 incoporating
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.
www.teacherspodcast.org. A new generation of EdTech professional
development. Contact us at teacherspodcast@gmail.com or comment at the
website/blog. Produced and copyrighted by Transformation Education LLC,
Gura and King, 2007-2008. ....
Podcasting for Every
Teacher! 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.
Reminder- don't miss the opportunity to join in Facebook group for
TTPOD is always busy! Check out the link, give us a call - or let us
call you- come to the website to find out more. Blog, phone, email,
poke us! 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. The Teachers' Podcast: More Ed Tech You Can Always Use
Today and Tomorrow. Message line: 201-693-4935. Produced and
copyrighted by Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2008.
Join Kathy and Mark for this
resource-filled episode which highlights dramatic changes on the
education landscape, worldwide travel, virtual learning and teacher
resources. Hear the skinny on the world spinning travels of Kathy and
Mark (in opposite directions!) from Vietnam to Cambodia, Denver to
Philly! Learning and insights abound from professional development, to
Shout-Outs, grassroots political ground swells seeking educational
change, distance learning mandates and the virtues of virtual games!!
After turkey comes.. How many levels of learning and dynamics can you
determine in Kathy's holiday adventure? This episode includes a
SURPRISE announcement! Listen in- Kathy shocks Mark! The 3rd Annual
Best Educational Podcast Contest -Winners have been posted- Interviews
upcoming- more details http://teacherspodcast.org/contest-2008/
Reminder- don't miss the opportunity to join in Facebook group for
TTPOD is always busy! Check out the link, give us a call - or let us
call you- come to the website to find out more. Blog, phone, email,
poke us! 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. The Teachers' Podcast: More Ed Tech You Can Always Use
Today and Tomorrow. Message line: 201-693-4935. Produced and
copyrighted by Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King,
2007-2008.The 3rd Annual Best Educational Podcast Contest -Winners have
been posted- Interviews upcoming, more details
http://teacherspodcast.org/contest-2008/ Reminder- don't miss the
opportunity to join in Facebook group for TTPOD is always busy! Check
out the link, give us a call - or let us call you- come to the website
to find out more. Blog, phone, email, poke us! 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. The Teachers'
Podcast: More Ed Tech You Can Always Use Today and Tomorrow. Message
line: 201-693-4935. Produced and copyrighted by Transformation
Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2008.
How many free resources and
tech tips can we pack into one episode? With Ep. 29 we aim to break the
record. Exploring a score of video and art resources, video formatting
tools, pdf makers and digital video blogs. PLUS the first ever tour of
Mark's new Acer mini laptop.. you cannot beat this price and set of
features. He will field test it to determine rough and tumble school
durability. We get to find out if it survives his trek through the bush
of- well, you have to listen to find out! A resource filled and cutting
edge episode about creativity and critical thinking through digital
media. Recent educational headlines and top notch articles are
discussed including student ingenuity.The 3rd Annual Best Educational
Podcast Contest -Winners have been posted- Interviews upcoming- more
details http://teacherspodcast.org/contest-2008/ Reminder- don't miss
the opportunity to join in Facebook group for TTPOD is always busy!
Check out the link, give us a call - or let us call you- come to the
website to find out more. Blog, phone, email, poke us! 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. The Teachers'
Podcast: More Ed Tech You Can Always Use Today and Tomorrow. Message
line: 201-693-4935. Produced and copyrighted by Transformation
Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2008.The 3rd Annual Best Educational
Podcast Contest -Winners have been posted- Interviews upcoming, more
details http://teacherspodcast.org/contest-2008/ Reminder- don't miss
the opportunity to join in Facebook group for TTPOD is always busy!
Check out the link, give us a call - or let us call you- come to the
website to find out more. Blog, phone, email, poke us! 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. The Teachers'
Podcast: More Ed Tech You Can Always Use Today and Tomorrow. Message
line: 201-693-4935. Produced and copyrighted by Transformation
Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2008.
A resource and vision
episode for every teacher, staff developer and administrator in k-16
schools today and tomorrow! 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!The 3rd Annual Best
Educational Podcast Contest -Winners have been posted- Interviews
upcoming, more details http://teacherspodcast.org/contest-2008/
Reminder- don't miss the opportunity to join in Facebook group for
TTPOD is always busy! Check out the link, give us a call - or let us
call you- come to the website to find out more. Blog, phone, email,
poke us! 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. The Teachers' Podcast: More Ed Tech You Can Always Use
Today and Tomorrow. Message line: 201-693-4935. Produced and
copyrighted by Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2008.
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. You don't want to miss this
episode! From blogging to podcasting, resources, and news items
spanning the world, this is a dynamic episode of fun, celebration and
creativity. Join this closeup look at the power of technology and new
media to address many needs in teaching learning today. McGraw-Hill
Education sponsorship of our 3rd annual Podcast contest in order to
recognize teacher achievement and provide tremendous prizes for our
winners. The 3rd Annual Best Educational Podcast Contest -more details
http://teacherspodcast.org/contest-2008/ Reminder- don't miss the
opportunity to join in Facebook group for TTPOD is always busy! Check
out the link, give us a call - or let us call you- come to the website
to find out more. Blog, phone, email, poke us! 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. The Teachers'
Podcast: More Ed Tech You Can Always Use Today and Tomorrow. Message
line: 201-693-4935. Produced and copyrighted by Transformation
Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2008.
From the New Media Capital
of the World. A rousing discussion celebrating 3 years of professional
development productions via podcasting, Mark and Kathy let their hair
down to talk about needs of teaching and technology, the podcasting PD
journey and reflect on future directions. Sometimes locking heads, but
always with laughter, the dynamic duo offers up a most substantial and
entertaining episode to celebrate learning. NEWS: Revelations about
husbands, dogs and late homework? www.teacherspodcast.org The 3rd
Annual Best Educational Podcast Contest -more details
http://teacherspodcast.org/contest-2008/ Reminder- don't miss the
opportunity to join in Facebook group for TTPOD is always busy! Check
out the link, give us a call - or let us call you- come to the website
to find out more. Blog, phone, email, poke us! 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. We appreciate
our great audience and fans - we are here for you as The Teachers'
Podcast. More Ed Tech You Can Always Use Today and Tomorrow. Message
line: 201-693-4935. Produced and copyrighted by Transformation
Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2008. Let us know your teaching and
learning needs- Mark and Kathy. Blog, phone, email, poke us! Make us
the center of YOUR ed tech Universe: www.teacherspodcast.org. A new
generation of EdTech professional development. More Ed Tech You Can
Always Use Today and Tomorrow. Message line: 201-693-4935. Produced and
copyrighted by Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2008.
Let us know your teaching and learning needs- Mark and Kathy.
Resources, controversy and
wild times filled episode! From MP3 players discoveries and resources
straight from Kathy's flea market excursions, to the release of XO2
tablet? Join Kathy and Mark for controversy, learning and excitement in
the 25th episode.Terrific articles that speak to 21st century learning
needs and the connection to the great grandchild of SimCity- Spore.
Then a surprise visit: Mark leads 2 virtual guests into the studio; who
could they be? You have to listen to hear this! Update on the
McGraw-Hill Education sponsorship of our 3rd annual Podcast contest in
order to recognize teacher achievement and provide tremendous prizes
for our winners. The 3rd Annual Best Educational Podcast Contest -more
details http://teacherspodcast.org/contest-2008/ Reminder- don't miss
the opportunity to join in Facebook group for TTPOD is always busy!
Check out the link, give us a call - or let us call you- come to the
website to find out more. Blog, phone, email, poke us! 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. We appreciate
our great audience and fans - we are here for you as The Teachers'
Podcast. More Ed Tech You Can Always Use Today and Tomorrow. Message
line: 201-693-4935. Produced and copyrighted by Transformation
Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2008. Let us know your teaching and
learning needs- Mark and Kathy. Blog, phone, email, poke us! Make us
the center of YOUR ed tech Universe: www.teacherspodcast.org. A new
generation of EdTech professional development. More Ed Tech You Can
Always Use Today and Tomorrow. Message line: 201-693-4935. Produced and
copyrighted by Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2008.
Let us know your teaching and learning needs- Mark and Kathy.
Mark and Kathy are back with
a Back to School Special covering critical topics from teacher
well-being to meaningful learning! Check in for this episode as we
discuss the invasion of the mini laptops and what it means for
classroom instruction. Also you will be surprised at the insights Kathy
shares about low tech and hi tech approaches to preserving your sanity
this coming school year. Rounding out the episode is a great resource
that will start our listing of web-based resources to bring the USA
presentational election issues and race into your classroom. Check out
this episode- The Low Down on Mini Laptops, Learning, and Elections!
Join us for yet another fun-filled learning time at Teachers'
Podcast.Update on the McGraw-Hill Education sponsorship of our 3rd
annual Podcast contest in order to recognize teacher achievement and
provide tremendous prizes for our winners. Live from the Learning
capital of the world! Mark and Kathy's book, Podcasting for Teachers,
Reminder- don't miss the opportunity to join in the dialogue: the
Facebook group for TTPOD is always busy! Check out the link, give us a
call - or let us call you- come to the website to find out more. Blog,
phone, email, poke us! 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. More Ed Tech You Can Always Use Today and Tomorrow.
Message line: 201-693-4935. Produced and copyrighted by Transformation
Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2008. Let us know your teaching and
learning needs- Mark and Kathy.
Join 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. Check out the articles we have put together for you
about what other educators are also saying! We also discuss one of the
hottest NY Times articles yet for education - RU Reading? A great
discussion on multiple literacies. Two 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.Update on the McGraw-Hill Education sponsorship of
our 3rd annual Podcast contest in order to recognize teacher
achievement and provide tremendous prizes for our winners. The 3rd
Annual Best Educational Podcast Contest -more details
http://teacherspodcast.org/contest-2008/ Live from the Learning capital
of the world! Mark and Kathy's book, Podcasting for Teachers, Reminder-
don't miss the opportunity to join in the dialogue: the Facebook group
for TTPOD is always busy! Check out the link, give us a call - or let
us call you- come to the website to find out more. Blog, phone, email,
poke us! 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. We appreciate our great audience and fans - we are here
for you as The Teachers' Podcast. More Ed Tech You Can Always Use Today
and Tomorrow. Message line: 201-693-4935. Produced and copyrighted by
Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2008. Let us know
your teaching and learning needs- Mark and Kathy.
Bryan Scanlon from
Hotchalk.com is a dedicated educator and Vice President of Direct
Sales. He joins Mark and Kathy for an interview at NECC. Bryan shares
the rich resources perspective, expertise, philosophy and practice of
this teacher resource. Mailbag from the TTPOD listeners and updates on
summer teaching extravaganza! Our 3rd annual Podcast contest has greter
prizes to recognize teacher achievement
http://teacherspodcast.org/contest-2008/ Live from the Teaching capital
of the world! Mark and Kathy's book, Podcasting for Teachers, Reminder-
don't miss the opportunity to join in the dialogue: the Facebook group
for TTPOD is always busy! Check out the link, give us a call - or let
us call you- come to the website to find out more. Blog, phone, email,
poke us! 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. We appreciate our great audience and fans - we are here
for you as The Teachers' Podcast. More Ed Tech You Can Always Use Today
and Tomorrow. Message line: 201-693-4935. Produced and copyrighted by
Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2008. Let us know
your teaching and learning needs- Mark and Kathy.
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 over 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! The 3rd Annual
Best Educational Podcast Contest extended to AUGUST 15, 2008 -more
details http://teacherspodcast.org/contest-2008/ Live from the Teaching
capital of the world! Mark and Kathy's book, Podcasting for Teachers,
Reminder- don't miss the opportunity to join in the dialogue: the
Facebook group for TTPOD is always busy! Check out the link, give us a
call - or let us call you- come to the website to find out more. Blog,
phone, email, poke us! 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. We appreciate our great audience and fans - we are here
for you as The Teachers' Podcast. More Ed Tech You Can Always Use Today
and Tomorrow. Message line: 201-693-4935. Produced and copyrighted by
Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2008. Let us know
your teaching and learning needs- Mark and Kathy.
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. His topic is "Capabilities of
Technology Coupled with Specific Instructional Methods and Objectives"
Teachers as learners and learners as teachers AND reserachers! Our
guest is a graduate of our PHD program at Fordham Graduate School of
Education. Live from the Teaching capital of the world! Mark and
Kathy's book, Podcasting for Teachers, Reminder- don't miss the
opportunity to join in the dialogue: the Facebook group for TTPOD is
always busy! Check out the link, give us a call - or let us call you-
come to the website to find out more. Blog, phone, email, poke us! 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. We appreciate
our great audience and fans - we are here for you as The Teachers'
Podcast. More Ed Tech You Can Always Use Today and Tomorrow. Message
line: 201-693-4935. Produced and copyrighted by Transformation
Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2008. Let us know your teaching and
learning needs- Mark and Kathy.
Join us in the garden studio
of the Teachers' Podcast for resources and HOT announcements. 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.
We are here for you as The Teachers' Podcast. More Ed Tech You Can
Always Use Today and Tomorrow. Message line: 201-693-4935. Produced and
copyrighted by Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2008.
Let us know your teaching and learning needs- Mark and Kathy.
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. More details
about the Podcast Contest, and TTPOD Meet-UP at ISTE NECC 2008
(June/July) www.teacherspodcast.org. The 3rd Annual Best Educational
Podcast Contest -more details http://teacherspodcast.org/contest-2008/
Live from the Learning capital of the world! Mark and Kathy's book,
Podcasting for Teachers, Reminder- don't miss the opportunity to join
in the dialogue: the Facebook group for TTPOD is always busy! Check out
the link, give us a call - or let us call you- come to the website to
find out more. Blog, phone, email, poke us! Make us the center of YOUR
ed tech Universe: www.teacherspodcast.org. A new generation ofEdTech
professional development. Contact us at teacherspodcast@gmail.com or
comment at the website/blog. We appreciate our great audience and fans
- we are here for you as The Teachers' Podcast. More Ed Tech You Can
Always Use Today and Tomorrow. Message line: 201-693-4935. Produced and
copyrighted by Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2008.
Let us know your teaching and learning needs- Mark and Kathy.
Improving learning with a
multimedia extravaganza from Kathy and Mark. Audio Books, Audible Kids,
and LibriVox, the FLIP video camera and always resources, resources,
resources! Topnotch articles demonstrating new media for learning
advancement, use in classrooms and more. Adaptable tool for admin and
tech 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. The 3rd Annual Best Educational Podcast
Contest -more details http://teacherspodcast.org/contest-2008/ Live
from the technology capital of the world! Mark and Kathy's book,
Podcasting for Teachers, Reminder- don't miss the opportunity to join
in the dialogue: the Facebook group for TTPOD is always busy! Check out
the link, give us a call - or let us call you- come to the website to
find out more. Blog, phone, email, poke us! Make us the center of YOUR
ed tech Universe: www.teacherspodcast.org. A new generation ofEdTech
professional development. Contact us at teacherspodcast@gmail.com or
comment at the website/blog. We appreciate our great audience and fans
- we are here for you as The Teachers' Podcast. More Ed Tech You Can
Always Use Today and Tomorrow. Message line: 201-693-4935. Produced and
copyrighted by Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2008.
Let us know your teaching and learning needs- Mark and Kathy. One for
the Road: Join us on the Ed Tech Journey of Discovery!
