The Learning Times Green Room shares podcasts for "Renewal, Retooling, and Conversations about Learning." In this short episode, the hosts are accompanied by Curt Bonks, author of "The World is Open," for a reflection on technology and education.
On their Instructional Technology Resources page, Seminole County Public Schools provide instructions and troubleshooting guides for Audacity/podcasting, United Streaming, and Digital Storytelling. It's interesting to know that a significant amount of teachers in Seminole County are using these resources.
10 Internet technologies include: Video and Podcasting Resources;Digital Presentation Tools; Collaboration & Brainstorming Tools; Blogs & Blogging; Social Networking Tools; Lecture Capture; Student Response Systems & Poll/Survey Tools; Educational Gaming; Open Educational Resources; The iPad and other tablet devices.
This is a site where you can go to learn how to use much of the 2.0 technology that is available to us. There are also some great ideas on different ways to integrate technology into your classroom
Find basic computer skills, Internet research tips, Internet safety resources, lessons, and worksheets to help integrate technology across the curriculum. Learn the history of the Internet; get help with using computer word processors; find out how to create PowerPoint presentations; understand the difference between a podcast and a blog; research interesting science projects online; use the computer to extend a literature activity; and other fascinating activities. Encourage your students to use technology in school and out. The possibilities are endless, when it comes to how the Internet, computers, and other forms of modern technology can benefit your classroom instruction.
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"This digital story emulates the process a 2nd/3rd grade class went through learning how to create digital stories using Garage Band's Enhanced Podcasting feature."
- BBC Podcast shows how technology is improving individualized learning and improving student achievement - kids move ahead at their own pace versus no technology schools that believe in free play and creativity
- Silicon Valley pays 30% more for their teachers
- Salman Khan & Nolan Bushnell
- flipping the classroom
- technology personalizes education and teachers become mentors
- Florida virtual school - Noah Schnacky
- Silicon Valley parents send their children to no technology schools - free play is a priority
Audacity® is free, open source, cross-platform software for recording and editing sounds. Audacity is available for Windows®, Mac®, GNU/Linux®, and other operating systems. Learn more about Audacity... Also check our Wiki and Forum for more information. The current release of Audacity is 2.0. It replaces all previous versions.
Great website for students to visit to learn background knowledge on authors of Sunshine State books and other authors. This site also offres author podcasts, new books and a suggested reading list. Fun, fun and fun.
Soundzabound Music Library offers a wide variety of music, audio themes and sound effects for grades K -12 and universities that ensures your copyright safety. Perfect for podcasts, PowerPoint™, videos, news shows, video yearbooks, digital storytelling, presentations, TV broadcasts, web design and more!