This episode brings you tips and ideas for planning your next project. Podcast and show notes are located at http://web.me.com/alwaysonSpecial Thanks to Josh Allen for the Episode 12 introduction! Check out his website at http://www.techfridge.com/Also thanks go out to our audio contributions from:Gordon Worley, Learning & Development Facilitator
Florida Center for Instructional Technology, University of South FloridaDenis Adamson, Apple Distinguished EducatorKatrina Gotschall, Teach ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 11: Creativity and InnovationEpisode 11 of Always On focuses on Creativity and Innovation, ISTE NETS•S Standard 1.Podcast and show notes are located at http://web.me.com/alwaysonSpecial Thanks to Coach Hall for the Episode 11 introduction! Check out his website at http://coachhall.comLinks for LearningIntro PlugsBedford Community Schools, Bedford IADigital Divas and Rock Our World 11: ToleranceFlagstaff Academy Teachers and TechnologyCreativity and InnovationISTE NETS•S Implementation Wiki for Creativity and Innova ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 10: Communication and CollaborationEpisode 10 of Always On focuses on Communication and Collaboration, ISTE NETs Standard 2.Podcast and show notes are located at http://web.me.com/alwaysonSpecial Thanks to Francie Snyder (aka Digiduchess on Twitter) for the Episode 10 introduction!Links for LearningIntro PlugsFullSail University, site of the 2009 Apple Distinguished Educator Institute.Presentation by Steve Katz on managing technology in the classroomCommunication and CollaborationISTE's NETs Implementation Wiki for Communica ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 5: Starting SimpleHere are a dozen simple strategies for getting started with laptops in your classroom. Listen in as Katie and Michelle interview teachers in their schools and share suggestions from Twitter-using educators on first steps in laptop learning.Thanks to Gayle Berthiaume for the Episode 5 Intro! Gayle and Michelle blog as Scholastic’s Tech TutorsLinks for LearningCheck out the Always On wiki for more ideas! Tip 1: Using a word processor to keep a daily digital journal Tip 2: Searching for imag ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 6: Technology OperationsIn Episode 6, Katie and Michelle discuss starter lessons for teaching students laptop basics. Katie talks about her pre-school BootCamp and Michelle shares the first 4 days of classroom instruction. During the discussion, we compare and contrast out two methods along with what we cover (and what we’ve learned we should cover!)Thanks to Tom Woodward, author of the Bionic Teaching Blog for the Episode 6 Intro.Links for LearningIntro PlugsIron Teacher Contest descriptionThe EdRevolution Podc ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 7: Digital CitizenshipWhat do students need to know in order to become good digital citizens? Katie and Michelle share their thoughts and the strategies they use to teach students to become responsible users of technology.Thanks to Larry Anderson, NCTP founder and Think Like a Leader podcaster for the Episode 7 intro.Links for LearningIntro PlugsPCHS Summer Maintenance ScheduleArticle on Gayle Berthiaume’s Australia visitDigital Citizenship Links
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Episode 8: Critical ThinkingHow do you incorporate the NETS Standards on Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making? Katie and Michelle share resources and links as well as examples from their schools in this episode of Always On.Thanks to Paviter Singh, St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School, Singapore, for the Episode 8 intro.Links for LearningIntro PlugsDigital Learning Summer Institute WikiTeach with Video by Steve KatzCritical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making Links
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Episode 9: Research & Information FluencyEpisode 9 of Always On is all about helping develop research and information fluency skills with students. Listen in and learn more about how you can best teach students to evaluate sites and find good resources for learning.Podcast and show notes are located at http://web.me.com/alwaysonSpecial Thanks to Ben Grey of The EdRevolution Podcast for the Episode 9 Intro!Links for LearningIntro PlugsKatie's SmartTeach wiki for Smart Board training.Tony Vincent's 21 Ways to Engage 21st Century Lea ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 3: Laptop ManagementIf you’re a teacher in a laptop classroom, you know the challenges that come when every student is “Always On.” Listen in to hear tips and techniques that will help you plan for success.Links for Learning:KidCast PodcastArt2Know WebsitePractical Principals PodcastIrving ISD Laptop Classroom Management VideosMilobo's Musings: Managing the Modern ClassroomListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 4: Challenge Based LearningIf you're ready to move beyond the traditional classroom structure, to one where learning is embedded in real world application, then Challenge Based Learning is a concept to explore. In this episode, we invited Dennis Adamson, Mike Amante, and Bob Lee to join us in a virtual round table discussion on how Challenge Based Learning is providing a new way to engage secondary students.Virtual Round Table GuestsDennis AdamsonSocial Studies TeacherApple Distinguished Educator, Class of 2007Anken ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 1: What were we thinking?In this introductory episode, Katie and Michelle talk about their vision for the Always On podcast. Leave your comments and suggestions below for future episode topics.Episode 1 Links for Learning
Anytime, Anywhere Learning FoundationApple Learning InterchangeListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 2: Professional DevelopmentIn this episode, Katie and Michelle give ideas and share resources for providing faculty professional development in support of technology integration.Episode 2 Links for LearningO'Neill Public Schools 24/7 Learning InitiativeLoTI ConnectionApple Professional DevelopmentPCHS Digital Learning Summer InstituteAtomic LearningApple Find out How seriesK12Online ConferenceApple Learning Interchange Conference ConnectionsISTE WebinarsPBS Teachers ConnectPBS Teachers LIVE! WebinarsListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
