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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!

EdCeptional Minute #042.5 – Chrome Apps for All May 9, 2013 9:00 am

EdCeptional Minute #042.5 – Chrome Apps for All

This week’s EdCeptional Minute is all about Chrome Apps and Extensions, what they are, how they work, and which ones should you try out. Join Deb and Patrick as they discuss this new tools and how you can use them in your classroom.

EdCeptional #042 – So Much to Say May 2, 2013 9:00 am

EdCeptional #042 – So Much to Say

Current research shows that some of the most commonly used and seemingly positive phrases we use with kids are actually quite destructive. We talk about an article by Shelley Phillips that addresses this issue. We also look at a new Chrome app, Voice Comments, that is all the talk on Twitter. Patrick has some nice rubrics to share with you in our From the Trenches segment.

EdCeptional Minute – #041.5 – App Searching April 25, 2013 9:00 am

EdCeptional Minute – #041.5 – App Searching

This show is about the sites that support reviews for apps designed to be used with children. Some of these sites are specifically for special education while others include apps for a wider population. These are the sites that we feel comfortable sharing with our listeners because they are our favorites.

EdCeptional #041 – Welcome Back! April 18, 2013 9:00 am

EdCeptional #041 – Welcome Back!

The Edceptional team jumps back into recording with a new format. We will be recording a 30 minute show every other week and will be posting the “Edceptional Minute”; where we will spend five minutes giving you some practical hands on skills. Since April is Autism Awareness month, we explore 30 ideas in 30 days from Paula Kluth, as well as free apps for students with Autism. We end with some Eduwins and celebrations of student achievement!

EdCeptional #040 – Tick…Tock…It’s Holiday Time! December 4, 2012 9:32 pm

EdCeptional #040 – Tick…Tock…It’s Holiday Time!

Join us for our last podcast of 2012, a special holiday episode. Patrick & Anne talk about the 2012 Edublog Awards, shopping for persons with disabilities and what we’d like to see under our Christmas Tree (or Hanukkah Bush)!         Show Host: Anne Truger (@atruger) Show contributors: Patrick Black (@teachntech00) Here’s our Show Notes!  Visit the EdCeptional Channel to view past broadcasts.  Contact us with any questions or comments - edceptional@edreach.us

2012 Edublog Awards December 3, 2012 8:46 pm

2012 Edublog Awards

We are excited to announce that EdCeptional has been nominated and is a finalist for the 2012 Edublog Awards.  The Edublog Awards were started back in 2004 as a response to many schools blocking access to blogs and social media.  Check out the full history on the Edublog Awards site. Voting for the Edublog Awards runs until December 9, 2012, and you can vote one time per day in each category.  There are tons of other great nominees, so make [...]

EdCeptional #039 – ePub Examples October 25, 2012 6:00 pm

EdCeptional #039 – ePub Examples

Helen Lazzaro (@lazz04) shares some examples of ePub’s in action! This week’s contributors: Anne Truger, Deb Truskey, Tricia Lazzaro, Helen Lazzaro The complete show notes can be found at the EdReach-EdCeptional Wiki Check out the entire show and listen to our podcast at http://edreach.us/edceptionalshow

EdCeptional #039 – ePub Explained October 22, 2012 6:00 pm

EdCeptional #039 – ePub Explained

Helen Lazzaro (@lazz04) explains to the EdCeptional Crew what ePub is. This week’s contributors: Anne Truger, Deb Truskey, Tricia Lazzaro, Helen Lazzaro The complete show notes can be found at the EdReach-EdCeptional Wiki Check out the entire show and listen to our podcast at http://edreach.us/edceptionalshow

EdCeptional #039 – ePub-Tacular! October 18, 2012 9:30 pm

EdCeptional #039 – ePub-Tacular!

Anne, Tricia, and Deb are joined Helen Lazzaro to discuss ePub format and implications for the special ed classroom. Helen is a retired Technology Teacher turned technology integration consultant and a huge advocate for digital texts in the classroom.

EdCeptional #038 – Updates to Assistive Touch October 4, 2012 10:00 am

EdCeptional #038 – Updates to Assistive Touch

Talking about the new features in iOS 6, some great updates to Assistive Touch.

EdCeptional #038 – Highlighting words with Speak Selection October 1, 2012 10:00 am

EdCeptional #038 – Highlighting words with Speak Selection

Talking about the new features in iOS 6, now you it will highlight words when you use Speak Selection.

EdCeptional #038 – Guided Access September 27, 2012 7:52 am

EdCeptional #038 – Guided Access

Talking about the new features in iOS 6, check out how easy it is to setup and use Guided Access.

EdCeptional #038 – Digging Deeper in iOS 6 September 25, 2012 7:00 am

EdCeptional #038 – Digging Deeper in iOS 6

iOS 6 was released on Wednesday and we’ve had a chance to check it out. Join us and our guest Mark Coppin – @mcopp – as we check out the new features and share what we like about this update to the iOS software. You can view the video of this episode on the EdReach Youtube channel, as we had the opportunity to show off a few of the new features like Guided Access.

EdCeptional #037 – Appy Picking September 19, 2012 9:31 am

EdCeptional #037 – Appy Picking

Tonight we start with a new format – Live Video! And to kick it off we share some of our favorite apps for education, productivity and fun. Using a Google Hangout we shared the apps as well as talked about them. You are welcome to view the video on Youtube. Listen and see our new favorite apps and maybe share a few of your own!

It’s time to try something new! August 28, 2012 9:00 am

It’s time to try something new!

It’s back to school time in the United States, and teachers everywhere are making bulletin boards, taping down name tags, and laminating away! It’s also a time to start anew, the beginning of the year is the perfect time to try some new things. It doesn’t have to be big, but you never know what might make the most impact with your learners. ClassDojo - If you don’t know what ClassDojo is, make sure to check out this interview with the [...]

EdCeptional #036 – Getting Fired Up with Jen Wagner August 27, 2012 5:00 pm

EdCeptional #036 – Getting Fired Up with Jen Wagner

It’s time to kick off a new school year, and what better way then by trying some new things. Tonight we chat with Jen Wagner about Projects By Jen, International Dot Day, Flat Stanley, and ClassDojo. We also introduce our new #Eduwin segment!

EdCeptional #035 – Hot Apps for the Summertime July 18, 2012 8:37 pm

EdCeptional #035 – Hot Apps for the Summertime

The Crew here at EdCeptional is in full summertime mode! Some of us are off enjoying time in other countries, and some even had a chance to check out ISTE 2012 in San Diego this year! Luckily, Deb and I had a chance to catch up and talk about some of the new interesting apps that have come out this summer, but we can’t wait to talk again with the full EdCeptional Crew!     Show Host: Patrick Black (@teachntech00) [...]