ISTE Casts
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Audio podcasts produced by the International Society for Technology in Education
Tue, 27 October 2009  Christopher Shamburg, author of Student-Powered Podcasting, introduces ISTE’s Foley Art, contest. See first hand how creating sound effects can help students understand the heart of a medium and effective communication. The contest, from October 26–November 6, is open to both teachers and students.
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Tue, 13 October 2009  This is an interview with Gerry Swan, author of the article entitled, "Tools for Data-Driven Decision Making in Teacher Education: Designing a Portal to Conduct Field Observation Inquiry" published in the spring of 2009. |
Fri, 9 October 2009 Christopher Shamburg, author of Student-Powered Podcasting, introduces the Six Sounds in Search of an Author contest. It's a challenge and opportunity to get creative within specific boundaries and rules (your story, our sounds, one minute). The contest, from October 12–23, is open to both teachers and students. |
Wed, 16 September 2009 Christopher Shamburg, author of Student-Powered Podcasting, discusses the 21st-century skills students gain from creating podcasts, how he has personally used podcasts in his classes, and why knowing how to podcast is important. Shamburg also addresses copyright concerns and gives a peak into the upcoming contests he’ll be conducting. |
Tue, 25 August 2009 Laurence Peters, author of Global Education: Using Technology to Bring the World to Your Students, discusses why it is so important for today’s students to receive a global education. Peters shares his ideas on fitting global education into an already busy school day and provides examples of how to use Web 2.0 to connect students from around the world.
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Thu, 20 August 2009 Jennifer Roland, editor of The Best of Learning & Leading with Technology: Selections from Volumes 31–35, discusses this new compilation of articles from ISTE’s flagship magazine. Roland talks about how she chose the content and how the book serves as an indispensable resource for educators as they explore innovative and effective uses of technology. Direct download: Jennifer_Roland_Interview_Final.mp3 Category: Author Interview -- posted at: 12:03 PM |
Tue, 26 May 2009 In this interview with Pamela Livingston, author of 1-to-1 Learning, Laptop Programs That Work, Second Edition, she discusses the updated edition of her book. Livingston talks about the advantages and challenges of 1-to-1 learning and how her book can assist educators interested in developing or enhancing laptop programs in their schools. Direct download: lapto2_Pamel__Livingston_interview.mp3 Category: Author Interview -- posted at: 1:29 PM Comments[0] |
Wed, 13 May 2009 In this interview with Camille Cole, Kecia Ray, and Jan Zanetis, coauthors of Videoconferencing for K–12 Classrooms, Second Edition and coeditors of Interactive Videoconferencing (Ray, Zanetis), discuss the second edition of their book. The authors share what videoconferencing is, how it can be used in the classroom, what educators need to do to get started, and what the future of videoconferencing looks like. |
Mon, 11 May 2009 This interview with Susan Brooks-Young, author of many ISTE books, including Making Technology Standards Work for You, Second Edition, discusses this updated classic. Brooks-Young talks about how her book can help educational leaders use the National Educational Technology Standards for Administrators (NETS•A). Direct download: MATEC2_Susan_Brooks-Young_Interview.mp3 Category: Author Interview -- posted at: 1:03 PM |
Wed, 6 May 2009 This podcast is with the authors of the manuscript entitled, "The evolution of the required educational technology course,". The authors are Keith Wetzel, Teresa Fougler and Mia Williams from Arizona State University. The article can be found in JCTE issue 25 (3). |
