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EPC 511: Learning to Use Podcasting and Vodcasting for Teaching and Learning

July 7, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Course Number: EPC 511
Course Title: Learning to Use Podcasting and Vodcasting for Teaching and Learning
Class #: 2423
Dates: July 6 – 10, 2009
Times: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Location: University of Southern Maine, Gorham Campus
Faculty: Alice Barr, Yarmouth School Department

Audio and video content can be accessed online, created by individuals or groups and used for collaborative conversations. The first step of the course is acquiring and organizing existing content available from online. Next is learning to use podcasting tools to create content. Participants can then expand from podcasting to screencasting and vodcasting to make use of the distributed, collaborative potential of these tools.

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Newsweek: What to Read Now. And Why

July 7, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Check out #14 Here’s the podcast we did with Michael Horn back in the spring

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What was your biggest take away from NECC 2009?

July 1, 2009 · 7 Comments

Picture 8I learned so much at NECC. Going back to the conference planner is  a place to catch up on presentations and links for the sessions, but I find that the conversations are where I learn the most. I sometimes change my mind about who to go listen to based on what people say. I am also fascinated by what other people have found out from sessions and speakers and would love to hear what you learned. So to keep this concept going,  I started a form and would love to have you fill in what you learned. Virtual attendees are welcome to participate. The data is posted so it will be fun to see what sorts of things come in and continue our conversations.  Check back to see the new information as it comes in.  I am already seeing some interesting new connections and places to check out. Thanks for continuing the learning!

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SEEDlings Webcast #31

June 26, 2009 · Leave a Comment

seedlingsOur last show before summer break. We prepped for NECC. Alice and Cheryl are heading to Washington DC. Bob is attending virtually. Ben joined us to talk about planning for a student show in the fall. We really enjoy hearing Ben and look forward to a student version of the show. Stay tuned, he has some interesting ideas. Have a great summer. SEEDlings will start up again in September.

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SEEDlings Webcast #30

June 25, 2009 · Leave a Comment

I missed this one with Cynthia Curry, but caught it on the podcast.

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Summer Technology for Teachers

June 23, 2009 · Leave a Comment

The school district I work in offers a three credit course to teachers each summer with a follow up in the fall. This June we started with 16 teachers. It was a great test run for our Google Education domain. Thanks to our student helpers who are indespensible!

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Student Technology Showcase

June 16, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Cheryl Oakes and I made the trek up to Newport, Maine to see Kern and Keith Kelley and their student technology showcase. What an amazing group of students and teachers, it was so impressive! Cheryl wrote about our day at her blog. Thanks Cheryl!

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Education Courses at USM using Technology

June 4, 2009 · Leave a Comment

If you are interested in taking graduate education courses in using technology in the classroom at The University of Southern Maine this summer, here is a listing of the courses being offered:

Summer 2009
• EPB 599 Digital Storytelling
• EPC 511 Learning to Use Podcasting and Vodcasting for Teaching and Learning
• EPC 500 The Read/Write Web in the Classroom
• EPC 508 Technology Integration for the Classroom Teacher: Mac
• EPB 510 Technology Integration for the Classroom Teacher: Windows
Fall 2009
• EPC 512 21st Century Teaching and Learning with Technology
• EPB 599 Digital Storytelling
Spring 2010
• EPC 511 Learning to Use Podcasting and Vodcasting for Teaching and Learning
• EPC 500 The Read/Write Web in the Classroom

You can download the brochure: technologyflyer

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The iSchool Initiative

June 3, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Thanks to Wes Fryer for posting this interesting project. It’s a student initiated movement  to get iPod touches into schools, called the iSchool Initiative. Check out the video. Travis makes a pretty compelling case! He even gives other students the tools to meet with their principal. There are some interesting ideas and I think as more tools are developed, the iPod touch might be a viable device for school. Good Luck Travis and friends!

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Summertime and your Personal Learning Network

June 2, 2009 · Leave a Comment

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Wow! Thanks to everyone who joined Bob, Cheryl, and I on June 2 for the PBS Teacher and Classroom 2.0 Webinar. It was so much fun to see old friends and make some new ones! If, however, you didn’t have a chance to come by, the session will be archived at PBS Teachers and Classroom 2.0 soon. Thanks so much to Steve Hargadon and Jenny Bradbury for hosting.

You can alo join us at at this companion website, the SEEDlings Ning, or Thursday nights at Ed Tech Talk. As always, we look forward to the conversation and learning with you!

Update: Here are the links to the various archives

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