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Google Educast #038: This is How California Rolls February 24, 2012 4:17 pm

Google Educast #038: This is How California Rolls

This week on the Google Educast: An All-California lineup tonight! Google Apps for Android, Discussions in Google Presentations, update on taking Google Maps INSIDE, Google Specs, and Google Voice gets Circles. In-depth talk about Google Voice with John and Sean, with a cool app shout-out by Nicole. Get Google Forms data via e-mail, Sea View and funny Street View content. Guest hosts share iPhoneography and student digital art portfolios, plus Mr. Miller’s Blogging Boot Camp. Special Bonus Material thanks to MrMacnology, Jeremy MacDonald in Oregon!

Mobile Reach #25 – A Milestone. February 24, 2012 9:19 am

Mobile Reach #25 – A Milestone.

Mobile Reach #25 – A Milestone.  It’s our 25th show!!  We keep it short and sweet this week and share a few news bits related to Mountain Lion being announced and the Google Docs Android update.  Tammy shares how she’s been using Socrative in her school district.  And we go around and each share out an app we’ve been checking out this week.  Break out the bubbly and join us for our 25th show extravaganza! Show Host: Chad Kafka (@chadkafka) Co-Hosts: Judi [...]

Mobile Reach #23 – The MacBook Sad Horse February 10, 2012 9:15 am

Mobile Reach #23 – The MacBook Sad Horse

Mobile Reach #23 – The MacBook Sad Horse.   This week, the team shares some examples they’ve seen or been working on that exemplifies “mobile learning in the classroom.”  We discuss the recent news that the white MacBooks are now officially going away for the education market.  We also share some apps we’ve been using recently in our respective roles in education.  Come hop on that sad horse with us and ride around a little… Show Host: Chad Kafka (@chadkafka) Co-Hosts: Judi Epcke [...]

Mobile Reach #22 – Integration vs. Redefinition January 27, 2012 11:38 am

Mobile Reach #22 – Integration vs. Redefinition

Mobile Reach #22 – Integration vs. Redefinition.   This week, the team adds a guest host in the form of Jennifer Magiera who teaches for the Chicago Public Schools.  Magiera is fortunate enough to have iPads in her classroom so we interview her on how she has redefined learning in her classroom with these devices.  And as always, we also share out some useful apps. Show Host: Chad Kafka (@chadkafka) Co-Hosts: Judi Epcke (@jepcke), Tammy Lind (@TamL17), Jennifer Magiera (@msmagiera) Leave us some [...]

Mobile Reach #21 – The Big Apple. Announcement. January 20, 2012 9:33 am

Mobile Reach #21 – The Big Apple. Announcement.

Mobile Reach #21 – The Big Apple. Announcement.  This week, the team dissects the January 19th Apple Education announcement and discusses initial thoughts on all that was shared.  We talk about the update to iBooks, the new iTunesU app, and the new iBooks Author Mac app.  We also share some true mobile learning examples and a few apps we’ve been playing with.  Come give a listen… Show Host: Chad Kafka (@chadkafka) Co-Hosts: Judi Epcke (@jepcke), Tammy Lind (@TamL17) Leave us some feedback!  [...]

Mobile Reach #20 – It’s Actually Pronounced… January 13, 2012 5:14 pm

Mobile Reach #20 – It’s Actually Pronounced…

Mobile Reach #20 – It’s Actually Pronounced…  This week, we are very fortunate to have a special guest host with us that many of us have followed virtually and admired for his work with mobile devices in the classroom.  You’ll have to listen to learn who!  We have some great discussions centering around CES news, the upcoming Mobile Learning Experience 2012, and share a plethora of apps!  We also debate how some apps are “actually pronounced.” Come check it all [...]

Mobile Reach #19 – New Blogs & Blowing Stuff Up in 2012! January 6, 2012 4:08 pm

Mobile Reach #19 – New Blogs & Blowing Stuff Up in 2012!

Mobile Reach #19 – New Blogs & Blowing Stuff Up in 2012!:  We kick off 2012 with sharing some new articles and blogs related to true mobile learning in the classroom.  We also share some apps that can leave an EXPLOSIVE impression! Show Host: Chad Kafka (@chadkafka) Co-Hosts: Judi Epcke (@jepcke), Tammy Lind (@TamL17) Leave us some feedback!  Contact us with any questions or comments- mobilereach@edreach.us

Mobile Reach #18 – 2011 Goes Out With The Gang December 31, 2011 9:48 am

Mobile Reach #18 – 2011 Goes Out With The Gang

Mobile Reach #18 – 2011 Goes Out With The Gang:  We go out of 2011 with the original group that started Mobile Reach earlier this year and welcome back Scott Meech.  A lot of great discussion occurs around true mobile learning and we share out apps we’ve been trying out or using in the classroom. Show Host: Chad Kafka (@chadkafka) Co-Hosts: Judi Epcke (@jepcke), Tammy Lind (@TamL17), & Scott Meech (@smeech) Leave us some feedback!  Contact us with any questions or comments- mobilereach@edreach.us

Mobile Reach #17 – Classroom Uses December 23, 2011 9:25 am

Mobile Reach #17 – Classroom Uses

Mobile Reach #17 – Classroom Uses - This week, we switch our format around a little to give some more concrete ideas for using specific apps or devices in the classroom.  We also share out mobile-y news as well as apps that have caught our interest. Show Host: Chad Kafka (@chadkafka) Co-Hosts: Judi Epcke (@jepcke) & Tammy Lind(@TamL17) Leave us some feedback!  Contact us with any questions or comments- mobilereach@edreach.us

Mobile Reach #16 – MeeGenius-Mission: Literacy-To-Go November 21, 2011 2:04 pm

Mobile Reach #16 – MeeGenius-Mission: Literacy-To-Go

MeeGenius – Mission: Literacy-To-Go This week, the gang interviews one of the creators of the MeeGenius service which is available on iOS, Android and the web.  Wandy Hoh explains how the app works, how parents can use it with children and how schools can use the service as well.  Apps are also shared by the terrible tri-fecta. Show Host: Chad Kafka (@chadkafka) Co-Hosts: Judi Epcke (@jepcke) & Tammy Lind(@TamL17) The complete show notes are on the EdReach Wiki.

Mobile Reach #15 – Pre-iPad PD November 11, 2011 2:13 pm

Mobile Reach #15 – Pre-iPad PD

Pre-iPad PD - This week, we discuss some articles we found online related to Pre-iPad Professional Development, kids designing mobile apps and mobile Flash going away.  We also share out a few apps and uses for Mobile Devices for educators to use in the classroom. Show Host: Chad Kafka (@chadkafka) Co-Hosts: Judi Epcke (@jepcke) & Tammy Lind(@TamL17) The complete show notes are on the EdReach Wiki.

Independence for All November 4, 2011 12:00 pm

Independence for All

From Teaching All Students The EdCeptional Crew is taking a few days this week to visit the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) conference in Schaumburg.  This conference focuses on helping all individuals be more independent in their education and life in general.  What has struck me about being at this conference is the focus on independence. I had the opportunity to share my thoughts on helping students be more Independent, in a session called Independence for All.  This session focused [...]

Mobile Reach #14 – Androids in the Leaves November 3, 2011 5:50 am

Mobile Reach #14 – Androids in the Leaves

Androids in the Leaves - The Mobile Reach trio digest the latest news and information related to (more) Android and iOS this week.  We discuss the $45 tablet being released in India, talk Bloomin’ Android Apps, and digest the new Google+ news for higher ed Google Apps users.  We do dabble in some iOS 5 talk since the release a few weeks ago.  Of course, we have some quick App share outs as well. Show Host: Chad Kafka (@chadkafka) Co-Hosts: Judi Epcke (@jepcke) [...]

Mobile Reach #13 – iOS Cream Sandwich October 21, 2011 10:46 am

Mobile Reach #13 – iOS Cream Sandwich

iOS Cream Sandwich – The group shares recent news and thoughts related to the mobile environment including the iPhone 4S release, the passing of Steve Jobs, and the announcement of the Galaxy Nexus with the new Ice Cream Sandwich Android platform.  They dive into the features of iOS 5 that have been experimented with over the past week since the release. Show Host: Chad Kafka (@chadkafka) Co-Hosts: Judi Epcke (@jepcke) & Tammy Lind(@TamL17) Subscribe to The EdReach Podcasts on iTunes Subscribe to the [...]

Mobile Reach #12 – It’s On Like Donkey Kong September 26, 2011 9:27 am

Mobile Reach #12 – It’s On Like Donkey Kong

It’s On Like Donkey Kong: Tensions are heated as Tammy, Chad and Judi discuss the upcoming Bears/Packers game prior to diving into this week’s discussion of true mobile learning, news stories, and apps. Show Host: Chad Kafka (@chadkafka) Co-Hosts: Judi Epcke (@jepcke) & Tammy Lind(@TamL17) Subscribe to The EdReach Podcasts on iTunes Subscribe to the EdReach Podcast Feed. The complete show notes are on the EdReach Wiki.  Donkey Kong (1981) sound clip copyright to Nintendo.

Mobile Reach #11 – Back, Back To School Again September 13, 2011 11:09 am

Mobile Reach #11 – Back, Back To School Again

Back, Back To School Again: We’ve all started back at school but find some time to share new news, updates and apps related to mobile learning. Show Host: Chad Kafka (@chadkafka) Co-Hosts: Judi Epcke (@jepcke) & Tammy Lind(@TamL17) Subscribe to The EdReach Podcasts on iTunes Subscribe to the EdReach Podcast Feed. The complete show notes are on the EdReach Wiki.  Grease 2 (1982) “Back To School Again” sound clip copyrighted to Paramount Pictures

Mobile Reach #10 – Double Digits! August 19, 2011 6:47 am

Mobile Reach #10 – Double Digits!

Double Digits! We kick off our first double digits show with getting back to our regular format where we discuss true mobile learning, iOS updates, Android updates and of course, the APPS we are all playing with.  We give some teacher app suggestions as we get ready to start the next school year. Show Host: Chad Kafka (@chadkafka) Co-Hosts: Judi Epcke (@jepcke) & Tammy Lind(@TamL17) Subscribe to The EdReach Podcasts on iTunes Subscribe to the EdReach Podcast Feed. The complete show notes are [...]

Mobile Reach #9: App-apalooza August 5, 2011 12:53 pm

Mobile Reach #9: App-apalooza

We’re back! The Mobile Reach team has been very MOBILE this summer and hasn’t been able to record a show in the recent weeks.  This week, we go all out APP-APALOOZA and share out apps we’ve had a chance to try out, use or play with as a way to get teachers excited about apps they might want to use in the classroom! Show Host: Chad Kafka (@chadkafka) Co-Hosts: Judi Epcke (@jepcke) & Tammy Lind(@TamL17) Subscribe to The EdReach Podcasts on [...]