Your Students Are Not Geniuses

May 17, 2013 2:25 pm
Your Students Are Not Geniuses

I’ve noticed a dangerous trend develop recently where, in an attempt to empower students, teachers have started calling them geniuses. I disapprove of this trend–mostly because I am not a genius, and I am jealous of those who are, especially those of you in this EdReach Network community.

ToolZeit – NBC Learn

May 17, 2013 10:00 am
ToolZeit – NBC Learn

NBC Learn is division of NBC broadcast network. They have collected years of their professionally produced segments and shows and aligned them to state standards.

Mobile Reach Minute: Student Device SmackDown!

May 17, 2013 8:15 am
Mobile Reach Minute: Student Device SmackDown!

This Mobile Reach Minute is a double sequel! It not only is the return of the 4th-8th grade students from the MRM: “Straight from the Students’ Mouths” but a follow up to MR #47: “Mobile Device Smack Down”. In this mini-episode, the students will debate the pros and cons of Chromebooks vs. iPads. Tune in to see how they weighed in and which devices they choose!

TheatreCast #12: Theatres That Produce New Works

May 16, 2013 9:53 am
TheatreCast #12: Theatres That Produce New Works

This weeks show focuses on theatre companies that do new and original works. Danielle and Melissa will be talking with three theatre artists from Raconteur Ensemble Theatre (Columbus, OH), The Right Brain Project (Chicago, IL), and The House Theatre (Chicago).

EdCeptional #043 – 2 More Mondays

May 16, 2013 9:00 am
EdCeptional #043 – 2 More Mondays

It’s May and teacher’s minds are thinking of a time when Saturday is everyday, but join Tricia, Deb and Patrick as we discuss some interesting new Google form options, a great app for tracking articulation, and some personal EduWins. As well as a very dramatic reading of a classic, Sick, by Shel Silverstein! It’s Edceptional #43 – 2 More Mondays!

The EdAdmin Minute 211: Authentic Assessment Resources

May 16, 2013 5:00 am
The EdAdmin Minute 211: Authentic Assessment Resources

In today’s daily dose of The EdAdmin Minute I share a great quote on assessment as well as some authentic assessment resources. Show Links: Monty Neill: Authentic Assessment as Part of a Testing Reform Campaign    

ToolZeit – Pilo – The Pillow Fairy – An Interactive Children’s Story Book Series with 3D Animation

May 15, 2013 12:59 pm
ToolZeit – Pilo – The Pillow Fairy – An Interactive Children’s Story Book Series with 3D Animation

Pilo – The Pillow Fairy is a series of three interactive storybooks. The main characters are a child and a pillow toy that comes to life. In each book they go on an adventure.

LiTTech #80: Do you really need a master’s degree to be a librarian?

May 15, 2013 11:00 am
LiTTech #80: Do you really need a master’s degree to be a librarian?

This week Addie and Emily join forces with Steve Thomas of Circulating Ideas. Library Journal had an editorial called “Can We Talk About the MLS?” So we decided to do just that, and talk about it with some of Syracuse University’s favorite professors and a school librarian who’s still working on her Master’s. (This is part 2. You can hear part 1 on Circulating Ideas.) Show Host: Emily Thompson Show contributors: Addie Matteson, Steve Thomas, R. David Lankes, Jill Hurst-Wahl, [...]

EduWin Weekly #19: Students Make Creative Connections

May 15, 2013 8:00 am
EduWin Weekly #19: Students Make Creative Connections

This week on #EduWin Weekly: On this week’s episode the EduWin team is excited to be joined by Branden Chi, a 3rd grader in Mrs. McCluskey’s class at Wescott Elementary School .  Branden is an extremely creative and inspirational young man who choose to create the claymation book report for Charlotte’s Web which has received a great deal well deserved attention from educators around the world.  We hope you enjoy the interview during which Brandon explains the project! This weeks show also features #eduwins [...]

The EdAdmin Minute 210: Creating A Progressive Student-Centered Classroom

May 15, 2013 5:00 am
The EdAdmin Minute 210: Creating A Progressive Student-Centered Classroom

In today’s daily dose of The EdAdmin Minute I explore steps to creating a student centered progressive classroom. Show Links:   Five Steps to Create a Progressive, Student-Centered Classroom  

iDig Video #26: Teach Video with “The Godfather”

May 14, 2013 2:00 pm
iDig Video #26: Teach Video with “The Godfather”

A key part of any video curriculum is choosing the right film to teach students about visual literacy and all the components that make up a film. Award-wining acting and directing teacher Rob Kennedy joins the podcast as we discuss how to use “The Godfather” as a model for teaching visual storytelling, framing, composition, lighting, music and editing. Also new from tech: bio-engineered trees that may someday glow like street lamps!

Flipped Learning #42: Blended Learning with Ken Halla

May 14, 2013 10:00 am
Flipped Learning #42: Blended Learning with Ken Halla

This week on the podcast, Joan Brown interviewed Ken Halla, World History and Government teacher from Fairfax, Virginia.

The EdAdmin Minute 209: Humor Is An Important Part Of School Culture

May 14, 2013 5:00 am
The EdAdmin Minute 209: Humor Is An Important Part Of School Culture

In today’s daily dose of The EdAdmin Minute I explore the benefits of humor. Show Links: Why Humor Makes You More Creative

American Graduate: As Poorest U.S. City, Reading, PA Struggles with Dropout Rate

May 13, 2013 4:00 pm
American Graduate: As Poorest U.S. City, Reading, PA Struggles with Dropout Rate

Reading, PA’s struggle to regain its economic footing is also tied to significant problems in its schools

ToolZeit – Flipboard Update – Magazine Editor Allows Teachers to Create Content Specific Magazines

May 13, 2013 9:32 am
ToolZeit – Flipboard Update – Magazine Editor Allows Teachers to Create Content Specific Magazines

We posted about Flipboard before here  ToolZeit – Flipboard and gave a list of web sites that we have in our Flipboard here 32 Feeds for Classroom Flipboard   Flipboard contacted us to let us know of a great update. Normally Flipboard content is driven by an RSS feed with a never ending supply of new content. Each time you open it up you get the latest posts from whatever sites you put into it. You can now create magazines [...]

The EdAdmin Minute 208: Coursera Moving Into Teacher PD

May 13, 2013 5:00 am
The EdAdmin Minute 208: Coursera Moving Into Teacher PD

In today’s daily dose of The EdAdmin Minute I share some recent news about Coursera. Show Links: Coursera Announcement

EdGamer 99: Maria Cipollone and Her Minecraft Quest

May 11, 2013 6:00 pm
EdGamer 99: Maria Cipollone and Her Minecraft Quest

Maria Cipollone (pronounced: chip-alone) is a born-and-raised Philadelphian who is also a PhD student in Media and Communication at Temple University. She studies how “new” media technologies (e.g. video games, virtual/augmented reality experiences, mobile technologies) shape our thinking, working, and especially learning. In her dissertation, she wants to answer the following questions: what happens to the motivation to play Minecraft when we take Minecraft to school? What psychological factors (for example ‘tele’presence) contribute to motivation to ‘mine’? And the big one: does Minecraft help students learn? Maria has a wealth of knowledge and you will not want to miss this conversation. Tune-in and level-up!

The EdAdmin Minute 207: Listening Better When People Vent

May 10, 2013 8:30 pm
The EdAdmin Minute 207: Listening Better When People Vent

In today’s daily dose of The EdAdmin Minute I share some tips to be a better listener when people are venting. Show Links: How to Listen When Someone Is Venting