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Ep 53: Trends, e-Books, and Welcome 2010, Part 2

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Join Kathy and Mark for a stirring discussion as they continue to unveil the Teachers Podcast’s new initiatives for 2010 All of this in Part 2 of 52-53 episodes! We cover the ground of policy, vision and mandates as we debate and stir up the waters with DOE announcements, rumblings on ed tech with Karen Carter and see connections with President Obama’s community college funding to k-12. From a dynamic discussion of how virtual schools might lead the innovation so much needed in our schools, to sharing the excitement of new 21st century skills guidelines, this episode is action packed as always! And in the middle of it all…

NEWSFLASH-- A special contest is announced!

NOT TO BE MISSED… for sure!


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Articles and Related Resources

CURRENT EVENTS

  • Kathy will present a concurrent session on Technology, 21st Century Learning and Career Readiness.
  • Desmond Conference Center for the Mid-Winter Conference

  • Kathy will be presenting a session on podcasting and oral history lessons at FETC
  • We will post the session information as soon as we have it!

MORE RESOURCES

Short Articles by Kathy on Successful Writing for Professionals

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Ep 52: Trends, e-Books, and Welcome 2010, Part 1

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Episode 52 is the exciting start of a 2010 extravaganza in 2 parts. This episode unveils several surprises from The Teachers Podcast. As Kathy and Mark discuss the trends they see will dominate 2010 and discuss critical issues, terrific opportunities and learning advancement, they also share a HOST of surprises even just in Part 1.
Listen in to discover more ways for listeners to participate in the show, more community opportunities, and of course more resources.
From Kathy’s excitement about e-book developments to a certain publisher’s “paradigm push”, don’t miss the dawn of 2010 with The Teachers Podcast.

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Short takes

  • eDGe Device- Devices to Take Textbooks Beyond Text

    • NEWSPAPERS and novels are moving briskly from paper to pixels, but textbooks have yet to find the perfect electronic home. They are readable on laptops and smartphones, but the displays can be eye-taxing.
    • Even dedicated e-readers with their crisp print-like displays can’t handle textbook staples like color… read more here

  • Pearson pilots computer-based teaching exam

    • Project aims to simplify the certification process for teaching candidates, while ensuring they’re ready to teach in 21st-century classrooms, By Maya T. Prabhu, Assistant Editor
      Pearson asked soon-to-be teachers to participate in its computer-based teaching certification pilot program.
      As would-be educators and the schools looking to hire them continue to explore alternative routes to teacher certification that can help speed the process, education publishing giant Pearson has announced a new pilot program that intends to provide a completely computer-based teacher certification system…. read more here


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Articles and Related Resources

CURRENT EVENTS

  • Kathy will present a concurrent session on Technology, 21st Century Learning and Career Readiness.
  • Desmond Conference Center for the Mid-Winter Conference
  • Kathy will be presenting a session on podcasting and oral history lessons at FETC
  • We will post the session information as soon as we have it!

MORE RESOURCES

Short Articles by Kathy on Successful Writing for Professionals

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

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Ep 51 2009 Virtual Wrap-Up! Virtual Schools and Lifelong Learning

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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?

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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.


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Short takes

Mark’s Photos from His Thailand Travels!

Mailbag!

  • Hi to all. Thanks for suggestions and notes of appreciation
  • We appreciate each of you our listeners!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT -  The Teachers Podcast iPhone app- See below

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RESOURCES

Articles

  • Videoconferencing provides dance lessons in Minnesota district
    • Northern Elementary: Students learn dance, culture using web technology
    • What if you could instantly bring in someone from Africa to teach you an African dance, or a professional hip-hop artist to teach you the latest break dancing moves?
    Students at Northern Elementary School did just that from Nov. 10-20.
    Using Distance Learning classes, or ITV, professional music artists from Minneapolis were projected onto a wall in the gymnasium via videoconferencing technology…. Click to read more of this article
Telling tales of vine-choked trees and eagle nests big enough to nap in, school counselor Cissie Brooks transfixed Wrightsville Beach Elementary’s fifth-grade science class on Wednesday – from 400 miles away.

Thanks to technology, a good Internet connection and a little patience, Brooks will share her experiences as a temporary volunteer at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Maryland all week long via her blog and a videoconferencing service online.
“I’m trying to show them what I’m doing and answer their questions,” said Brooks, who is also the school’s marine science coordinator. “I want to give them something to think about.”
Brooks’ blog posts about hiking the forest around the Institute collecting leaf samples and measuring trees have been used in classroom discussion all week, but Wednesday was the first time the students got to see her via Web camera. They sat …..  click to read more

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BONUS  HOLIDAY RESOURCES

  • Wii Holiday advertisements

CURRENT EVENTS

  • Kathy will present a concurrent session on Technology, 21st Century Learning and Career Readiness.
  • Desmond Conference Center for the Mid-Winter Conference
  • Kathy will be presenting a session on podcasting and oral history lessons at FETC
  • We will post the session information as soon as we have it!

Short Articles by Kathy on Career Changing

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Ep 50 State of Learning: Technology, Mobility, & Careers Part 2

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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.
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Contact us at teacherspodcast ( @ ) gmail.com or comment here at the website. Produced and copyrighted by Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2009.

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The Doctor is In the Classroom!

RESOURCES

Terry Freedman Announcement

  • 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!

DLP

  • 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.
  • Resources and support abound in this episode
  • Listen in to be informed!
Update from Chris Smith- Thailand
CURRENT EVENTS
  • Kathy will present a concurrent session on Technology, 21st Century Learning and Career Readiness.
  • Desmond Conference Center for the Mid-Winter Conference
  • Kathy will be presenting a session on podcasting and oral history lessons at FETC
  • We will post the session information as soon as we have it!

Short Articles by Kathy on Career Changing

New Radio Star- Radio Interviews

  • 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?
  • WBT Radio, Charlotte, NC (2009, Oct 4). Featured as authority and interview guest for news segment. Strategies for adults changing careers.
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Ep 49 State of Learning: Technology, Mobility, & Careers Part 1

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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.

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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.
  • Education Week article by A. Yarrow…. Read more …

RESOURCES

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Short Articles by Kathy on Career Changing

New Radio Star- Radio Interviews

  • 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?
  • WBT Radio, Charlotte, NC (2009, Oct 4). Featured as authority and interview guest for news segment. Strategies for adults changing careers.

Terry Freedman Announcement

  • 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!

DLP

  • 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.
  • Resources and support abound in this episode
  • Listen in to be informed!


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CURRENT EVENTS
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  • Dr. King will participate in a panel discussion on Sunday during the VSS Preconference.
  • Austin Texas location for this event
  • NACOL is the leading k-12 association advancing practice, excellence and innovation in virtual learning.
  • Kathy will be presenting a session on podcasting and oral history lessons at FETC
  • We will post the session information as soon as we have it!
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Ep 48 Global Education Interview with Laurence Peters

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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.

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Global Education by Laurence Peters

  • Link to Laurence’s New Book Website
  • Description: Integrating global education into standards-based lessons allows students to connect personally with their peers across geographical boundaries, expand their knowledge and awareness of the world, and increase their interest and curiosity in what they are learning. Global Education is a guide to get you started. It provides an introduction to global networks such as iEarn, Global Schoolhouse, and ePals; an overview of Web 2.0 tools that support global learning, such as wikis, blogs, and podcasts; and hundreds of Web resources
  • Easy Web References from the Book
  • Companion video

RESOURCES & ARTICLES

Learning On The Go HANDBOOK

  • This is a free downloadable handbook on mobile devices and today’s learning. Mark was the lead writer on this for the Converge team.
  • Good shareable material and some interesting back story type things to relate.
  • So listen in to Episode 50 and also download it!
  • http://www.convergemag.com/paper/ATT-handbook.html

Ed Gragert Interview on Teachers Podcast

Connections to Standards

  • IRA, NCSS, NSTA
  • Strategies for communicating with different audiences
  • Gather, analyze and synthesis data
  • Culture

Foxit Reader

  • Foxit Reader is a free PDF document viewer, with incredible small size, breezing-fast launch speed and rich feature set. Foxit Reader supports Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista. Its core function is compatible with PDF Standard 1.7.In the past, you’ve had to download a huge PDF reader from another software company, go through a lengthy installation process and wait for an annoying splash window to disappear just to open a PDF document. Moreover, if you want to annotate a PDF document, you have to pay US$299 to buy certain software.  Read more here

UPCOMING EVENTS

AAACE and CPAE in Cleveland OH 11/2-5/09

  • Cleveland Ohio for this event
  • American Assoc Adult Continuing Education
  • Commission of Prof. of Adult Education
  • Dr. King will present several sessions
  • Plus purchases an autographed book as she will be hosting a book table for Information Age Publishing

Virtual School Symposium for iNACOL 11/14-17/09

  • Dr. King will participate in a panel discussion on Sunday during the VSS Preconference.
  • Austin Texas location for this event
  • NACOL is the leading k-12 association advancing practice, excellence and innovation in virtual learning..
Free Resources: Listen in to Episode 46 to find out about these fabulous resources

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Ep 47 Response to Pres Obama and Twitter Moments!

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From Twitter moments to new book discussions, to web 2.0 product reviews, you do not want to miss this action packed set of episodes!

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

The Teachers’ Podcast: More Ed Tech You Can Always Use Today and Tomorrow.
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Contact us at teacherspodcast ( @ ) gmail.com or comment here at the website. Produced and copyrighted by Transformation Education LLC, Gura and King, 2007-2009.

Teaching with Author Websites by Rose Reismann and Mark Gura

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Continuing the Learning: Support for during flu season & beyond!

Students collaborate over interactive SMART Table

  • Young students at a Florida elementary school are collaborating more in the classroom by using a SMART Table.
  • The SMART Table is an interactive touch-screen computer that allows up to eight students to work together.
  • Educators say the technology is beneficial to students who are using the devices to collaborate on everything from social studies to art.
  • YouTube video of SMART Table
  • Read more…

RESOURCES & ARTICLESscitable

Online encyclopedia offers students a forum on sciences

  • A division of Nature Publishing Group has launched an online science encyclopedia and learning community called Scitable .
  • Vikram Savkar, publishing director of the Nature Education division, says the project is designed to foster student interest in the sciences.
  • Registered users can explore research and multimedia offerings, while the social-media aspect allows them to communicate with experts or other students.
  • Read more at Forbes


- UPCOMING EVENTS

AAACE and CPAE in Cleveland OH 11/2-5/09

  • Cleveland Ohio for this event
  • American Assoc Adult Continuing Education
  • Commission of Prof. of Adult Education
  • Dr. King will present several sessions
  • Plus purchases an autographed book as she will be hosting a book table for Information Age Publishing

Virtual School Symposium for iNACOL 11/4-17/09

  • Dr. King will participate in a panel discussion on Sunday during the VSS Preconference.
  • Austin Texas location for this event
  • NACOL is the leading k-12 association advancing practice, excellence and innovation in virtual learning..
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Ep 46 Response to Pres. Obama

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From Twitter moments to new book announcements, product reviews to a discussion about the President’s speech to school children, you do not want to miss this action packed set of episodes!

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

The Teachers’ Podcast: More Ed Tech You Can Always Use Today and Tomorrow.
Make us the center of YOUR Ed Tech Universe!

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Contact us at teacherspodcast ( @ ) gmail.com or comment here at the website.

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

President Obama Remarks to School Students

Tech Product

Students collaborate over interactive SMART Table

  • Young students at a Florida elementary school are collaborating more in the classroom by using a SMART Table.
  • The SMART Table is  an interactive touch-screen computer that allows up to eight students to work together.
  • Educators say the technology is beneficial to students who are using the devices to collaborate on everything from social studies to art.
  • YouTube video of SMART Table
  • Read more…

Resource scitable

Online encyclopedia offers students a forum on sciences

  • A division of Nature Publishing Group has launched an online science encyclopedia and learning community called Scitable .
  • Vikram Savkar, publishing director of the Nature Education division, says the project is designed to foster student interest in the sciences.
  • Registered users can explore research and multimedia offerings, while the social-media aspect allows them to communicate with experts or other students.
  • Read more at Forbes


RESOURCES & ARTICLES


- UPCOMING EVENTS

Creative Pursuits Conference in Virginia

Creative Pursuits Conference at the Langley School, McLean, VA

How can 21st century technology tools such as interactive white boards, videoconferencing, digital cameras, and blogs enhance the classroom experience for today’s students? Teachers at The Langley School will share their cutting-edge, technology-rich curriculum with fellow educators during a new two-day technology conference this fall.

  • October 8-9, 2009
  • Interactive Workshops Taught by Faculty in Their Own Classrooms
  • Keynote Speakers
    • October 8 features Dr. Kathleen King – award-winning author, digital media/instructional technology expert, and co-host of the 5 million listener podcast, “The Teachers’ Podcast.”
    • On October 9, Don McNamee from Kristin School in Auckland, New Zealand.

To learn more about the Creative Pursuits conference, or to register online, log on to www.langleyschool.org/creativepursuits.

Virtual School Symposium for iNACOL 11/4-17/09

  • Dr. King will participate in a panel discussion on Sunday during the VSS Preconference.
  • Austin Texas location for this event
  • NACOL is the leading k-12 association advancing practice, excellence and innovation in virtual learning..
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Ep 45: Prime Time for Virtual Learning, Part 2

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It’s here! Part 2 of this special set of episodes on Virtual Learning! In August 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 an

d 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 Tennesse

e to Poconos Paradise! And upcoming event announcements to catch up with Kathy at some conferences she is speaking at October and November 2009 (see below)

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!

The Teachers’ Podcast: More Ed Tech You Can Always Use Today and Tomorrow.
Make us the center of YOUR Ed Tech Universe!

www.teacherspodcast.org

Contact us at teacherspodcast  (  @ )  gmail.com or comment here at the website.

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

RESOURCES & ARTICLESConverge Logo

Converge Article : Literacy Learning with ‘The Electric Company’

  • Mark’s recent Converge Magazine article on the new “The Electric Company” educational program (Sesame Workshop)…
  • The opening sequence of “The Electric Company” always presents a literacy learning problem and concludes with one of the characters shouting, “Hey you guys!”
    That iconic signal, kept from the original series of the 1970s, is a clarion call to begin each episode’s 30 minutes of fun and learning. “The Electric Company” … broadcast 780 episodes from October 1975 to April 1977 with such notable talents as Morgan Freeman, Rita Moreno, Bill Cosby, Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks.

7 Myths of Distance Learning

  • Article by Kathy: http://ezinearticles.com/?id=2745770 Ezine-onlineed
  • In this brief article, I expose some of the most common and deadly misconceptions about distance learning. And you want to read this. Why? Because if you do not consider the new trends and potential of distance learning, you may be ignoring or discounting vital opportunities to increase your career skills, complete your degree, or expand your professional relationships. That is correct, some of these myths are deadly for you, because……

Examples of Online Class Materials by Mark and Students

- UPCOMING EVENTS

Creative Pursuits Conference in Virginia

Creative Pursuits Conference at the Langley School, McLean, VA

How can 21st century technology tools such as interactive white boards, videoconferencing, digital cameras, and blogs enhance the classroom experience for today’s students? Teachers at The Langley School will share their cutting-edge, technology-rich curriculum with fellow educators during a new two-day technology conference this fall.

  • October 8-9, 2009
  • Interactive Workshops Taught by Faculty in Their Own Classrooms
  • Keynote Speakers
    • October 8 features Dr. Kathleen King – award-winning author, digital media/instructional technology expert, and co-host of the 5 million listener podcast, “The Teachers’ Podcast.”
    • On October 9, Don McNamee from Kristin School in Auckland, New Zealand.

To learn more about the Creative Pursuits conference, or to register online, log on to www.langleyschool.org/creativepursuits.

Virtual School Symposium for iNACOL 11/4-17/09

  • Dr. King will participate in a panel discussion on Sunday during the VSS Preconference.
  • Austin Texas location for this event
  • NACOL is the leading k-12 association advancing practice, excellence and innovation in virtual learning..
Free Resources: Listen in to Episode 44 to find out how these fabulous resources help you use online videos anytime you want! Overcoming the challenges of classroom technology today!

    • Smilebox.com
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Ep 44: Prime Time for Virtual Learning, Part 1

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Great WallIn August 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! And upcoming event announcements to catch up with Kathy at some conferences she is speaking at October and November 2009 (see below)

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!

A new generation of EdTech professional development.
Make us the center of YOUR Ed Tech Universe:

www.teacherspodcast.org

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

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

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

- UPCOMING EVENTS

Creative Pursuits Conference in Virginia

Creative Pursuits Conference at the Langley School, McLean, VA

How can 21st century technology tools such as interactive whiteboards, videoconferencing, digital cameras, and blogs enhance the classroom experience for today’s students? Teachers at The Langley School will share their cutting-edge, technology-rich curriculum with fellow educators during a new two-day technology conference this fall.

  • October 8-9, 2009
  • Interactive Workshops Taught by Faculty in Their Own Classrooms
  • Keynote Speakers
    • October 8 features Dr. Kathleen King – award-winning author, digital media/instructional technology expert, and co-host of the 5 million listener podcast, “The Teachers’ Podcast” – who will discuss how to prepare teachers to function inside a brave new world filled with technological possibilities.
    • On October 9, Don McNamee from Kristin School in Auckland, New Zealand, will share his expertise via live videoconference, discussing how new television tools such as Slingbox and Livestation can be put to good educational use.

To learn more about the Creative Pursuits conference, or to register online, log on to www.langleyschool.org/creativepursuits.

Virtual School Symposium for iNACOL 11/4-17/09

  • Dr. King will participate in a panel discussion on Sunday during the VSS Preconference.
  • Austin Texas location for this event
  • NACOL is the leading k-12 association advancing practice, excellence and innovation in virtual learning..ZUstudents and kpk-srs

-ON THE ROAD

Updates on Kathy’s travels and speaking at

  • Zhiejiang University, Hangzhou China
  • North China University of Technology in Beijing, China
  • Univ Tennessee at Memphis – via virtual connections !

Links to resources and items mentioned in this episode:

~~ Short Take ~~

New Online School Caters to Gay Students
Minnesota educator David Glick says the online high school he founded for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students is an environment free of hostility. GLBTQ Online High School is believed to be the first of its kind and is receiving applications from across the nation. Glick says the curriculum will be “GLBTQ-friendly,” but some worry online schooling may create a feeling of isolation among gay students. Pioneer Report

7 Myths of Distance Learning Ezine-onlineed

  • Article by Kathy
  • In this brief article, I expose some of the most common and deadly misconceptions about distance learning. And you want to read this. Why? Because if you do not consider the new trends and potential of distance learning, you may be ignoring or discounting vital opportunities to increase your career skills, complete your degree, or expand your professional relationships. That is correct, some of these myths are deadly for you, because……

Examples of Online Class Materials by Mark and Students

Online Video Downloading Resources:

  • Listen in to Episode 44 to find out how these fabulous resources help you use online videos anytime you want! Overcoming the challenges of classroom technology today!
    • Keepvid.com
      • Use directly from the web- no program to download
      • Free
    • TubeMaster
      • PCbased software
      • Free download and use

LISTEN TO Episode 44 here:

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