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Seedlings @ Bit By Bit Podcast: Show 74

Bob Sprankle — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:31:55 +0000

Seedlings @ Bit by Bit Podcast: Show 74 November 12, 2009 We’re joined by Maria Knee to talk about what’s she’s been doing the past 6 months, H1N1, the K12 Online Conference, and PIGS Monarchs in Space! Links from the show: Maria Knee K12 Online Conference K12 Online Conference Ning Rock Our World Monarchs in Space “Geek of the Week” Links for 2009-11-12 Chat Transcript [...]

The Internet is Forever… Sort of

Bob Sprankle — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:27:47 +0000

(cross-posted at TechLearning) We are constantly telling our students to be careful what they post online because “nothing ever goes away on the Internet.” That photo of them at that Keg Party posted on Facebook could come back to haunt them later when they try to get into a college or apply for a job. Theoretically, [...]

Bit by Bit Podcast: 103

Bob Sprankle — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:50:52 +0000

Bit By Bit Podcast: November 3, 2009 Show #103 Cathy Wolinsky and Bob Sprankle’s ACTEM09 Presentation: “Learning 24/7: How to teach our elementary students so they will keep learning on their own” 10/16/09 Learning 24/7: How to teach our elementary students so they will keep learning on their own. View more presentations from Yarmouth Schools. Links: Yarmouth Elementary School Wells Elementary School Music: “Tech Talk” [...]

Bit by Bit Podcast: 102

Bob Sprankle — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:10:05 +0000

Bit By Bit Podcast: November 2, 2009 Show #102 Janet Parent and Sue Bastille’s ACTEM09 Presentation: “Video Feedback for Students with Autism” 10/16/09 Links: Wells Elementary School Flip Video Cameras Music: “Tech Talk” by Kevin MacLeod Subscribe to the Feed Technorati Tags: bitbybit, education, bobsprankle, janetparetn, suebastille, autisim, actem09, flipvideos

Bit by Bit Podcast: 101

Bob Sprankle — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:05:07 +0000

Bit By Bit Podcast: November 1, 2009 Show #101 Wes Fryer’s ACTEM09 Presentation: “Digital Magic Tricks” 10/16/09 Links: Wes’ Handouts Wes’ Blog: Moving at the Speed of Creativity Music: “Tech Talk” by Kevin MacLeod Subscribe to the Feed Technorati Tags: bitbybit, education, bobsprankle, actem09, wesfryer, maine

Seedlings @ Bit By Bit Podcast: Show 73

Bob Sprankle — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:44:04 +0000

Seedlings @ Bit by Bit Podcast: Show 73 October 29, 2009 We’re joined by Janalee Redmond from Metanomics and Epoch Institute! Links from the show: Epoch Institute Metanomics “Geek of the Week” Links for 2009-10-29 Chat Transcript from EdTech Music: “And So We Strive” by Stuart Lawson Technorati Tags: bitbybit, seedlings, education, cheryloakes, alicebarr, bobsprankle, janaleeredmond, epoch, [...]

Bit by Bit Podcast: 100th SHOW!

Bob Sprankle — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:59:54 +0000

Bit By Bit Podcast: October 24, 2009 Show 100! It’s the 100th show, and I reflect on the journey with podcasters: Scott Lockman, Wes Fryers, Cheryl Oakes, and Alice Barr! Links: Tokyo Calling (Scott Lockman) Moving at the Speed of Creativity (Wes Fryer) The View From My Window (Alice Barr) Cheryl Oakes Music: “Tech Talk” by Kevin MacLeod Subscribe to the Feed Technorati Tags: [...]

A Raising of the Glass

Bob Sprankle — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:31:19 +0000

(cross-posted at TechLearning) “I have always depended on the kindness of strangers.” Blanche DuBois “A Streetcar Named Desire” It’s been over fours years in the making, but I am publishing my 100th podcast this week at Bit by Bit. In honor of this numerical celebration, I went back and listened to Show #1: June 29, 2005. The topic of [...]

365 Project

Bob Sprankle — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:06:41 +0000

Inspired by Dean Shareski’s 365 Project, and hanging out with amazing photographer, Marco Torres, I decided to start a “365: Photo a Day” project of my own:

Bit by Bit Podcast: 99

Bob Sprankle — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:48:14 +0000

Bit By Bit Podcast: October 19, 2009 Show 99 Emily Hunt, Common Sense Media, at ACTEM09: “Are Parents the Missing Link? How Educating Parents Strengthens the Use of Media and Technology in School” Links: Common Sense Media Music: “Tech Talk” by Kevin MacLeod Subscribe to the Feed Technorati Tags: bitbybit, education, bobsprankle, emilyhunt, commonsensemedia

Bit by Bit Podcast: 98

Bob Sprankle — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:07:58 +0000

Bit By Bit Podcast: October 18, 2009 Show 98 Marco Torres’ ACTEM09 Keynote: “Teachers Don’t Just Teach It; Inspire with It” —10/16/09 Links: Wes Fryer’s Notes marcotorres.NET Alas Media Alas Media Wikispace F L I C K S C H O O L ACTEM Music: “Tech Talk” by Kevin MacLeod Subscribe to the Feed Technorati Tags: bitbybit, education, bobsprankle, actem09, marcotorres

Seedlings @ Bit By Bit Podcast: Show 72 LIVE at ACTEM09!

Bob Sprankle — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:26:44 +0000

Seedlings @ Bit by Bit Podcast: Show 72 LIVE at ACTEM09 October 16, 2009 We’re LIVE at ACTEM 09 with the annual GEEK OF THE WEEK SHOW! Links from the show: Geek of the Week Links! Watch the session on UStream! www.flickr.com bobsprankle’s Geek of the Week/ACTEM09 photoset Music: “And So We Strive” by Stuart Lawson Technorati Tags: bitbybit, seedlings, education, cheryloakes, [...]

Seedlings @ Bit By Bit Podcast: Show 71

Bob Sprankle — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:25:42 +0000

Seedlings @ Bit by Bit Podcast: Show 71 October 8, 2009 We’re joined by Cynthia Curry and Joy Zabala, talking about Universal Design Learning! Links from the show: Joy Zabala Cynthia Curry’s site CAST MaineAIM Cheryl’s Blog entry about UDL “UDL and Celebrating Co-Teaching” “Geek of the Week” Links for 2009-10-08 Chat Transcript from EdTech Music: “And So We Strive” by Stuart Lawson Technorati Tags: bitbybit, seedlings, [...]

What Percentage?

Bob Sprankle — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:37:38 +0000

(cross-posted at TechLearning) I’m currently finishing up my survey collection of Internet and media usage from 3rd and 4th graders. I’ve been doing this in the first few months of a new term for the past couple of years in order to see how student behavior has evolved online. The survey is invaluable as it helps [...]

Seedlings @ Bit By Bit Podcast: Show 70

Bob Sprankle — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:37:12 +0000

Seedlings @ Bit by Bit Podcast: Show 70 October 1, 2009 We’re joined by Wes Fryer! Links from the show: Moving at the Speed of Creativity (Wes’ Blog) ACTEM Conference K12 Online Conference “Geek of the Week” Links for 2009-10-01 Chat Transcript from EdTech Music: “And So We Strive” by Stuart Lawson Technorati Tags: bitbybit, seedlings, education, cheryloakes, alicebarr, bobsprankle, [...]

Seedlings @ Bit By Bit Podcast: Show 69

Bob Sprankle — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:04:13 +0000

Seedlings @ Bit by Bit Podcast: Show 69 September 24, 2009 We’re joined by Bronwyn Stuckey from Quest Atlantis! Links from the show: Bronwyn’s Site Quest Atlantis Jokaydia Unconference “Geek of the Week” Links for 2009-09-24 Chat Transcript from EdTech Music: “And So We Strive” by Stuart Lawson Technorati Tags: bitbybit, seedlings, education, cheryloakes, alicebarr, bobsprankle, bronwynstuckey, questatlantis

Netiquette

Bob Sprankle — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:14:14 +0000

(cross-posted at TechLearning) It is my own personal opinion that 4th grade is too young an age to be in public chat rooms. However, that is not my decision; it is their parents’. Many of my 4th graders have already been chatting in public chats at home, in sites like Runescape. So whether I think it’s [...]

Yeah, Cheryl!

Bob Sprankle — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:32:29 +0000

When Cheryl was at NECC, she did a “flip video interview” and it’s posted at PBS Fontline Digital Nation! Check it out!

Seedlings @ Bit By Bit Podcast: Show 68

Bob Sprankle — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:34:50 +0000

Seedlings @ Bit by Bit Podcast: Show September 17, 2009 We’re joined by Tim Hart and Mary O’Brien from “Virtual” (and real) Maine! Links from the show: Black Bear Island in Second Life Samantha Smith Memorial Library in Second Life “Geek of the Week” Links for September 17, 2009 Chat Transcript from EdTech Music: “And So We Strive” by Stuart Lawson Technorati Tags: bitbybit, [...]

Seedlings @ Bit By Bit Podcast: Show 67

Bob Sprankle — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:07:28 +0000

Seedlings @ Bit by Bit Podcast: Show 67 September 10, 2009 We’re BACK! We’re joined by Beth Holmes! Links from the show: TIME FOR COLLABORATION The 21st Century Centurion (Beth’s Blog) “Yes, We Can, Mr. President-Elect!” (a great post by Beth) Make Time for Collaboration Scheduling Time for Teacher Learning is Key for Both Educators and Families Finding Time for Training and Collaboration AllThingsPLC COLLABORATION EXAMPLE: GRAPHIC [...]

What did we Learn?

Bob Sprankle — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:39:20 +0000

(cross-posted at TechLearning) I’ve been thinking about this post since last week (when the “maelstrom” began), and I still don’t have it clear in my mind how to approach it. I’m not even sure if I should add to the conversation… so much has already been posted and discussed and with much more eloquence than I [...]

Reboot. Restart. Rewrite.

Bob Sprankle — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:44:49 +0000

(cross-posted at TechLearning) As I walked through the school this week, I saw many of my colleagues getting their classrooms ready for when students return next week. Many were “ripping apart” their rooms and finding new configurations of furniture layout. Teachers do this every year, making the room fresh and finding better ways for it to [...]

Share the Infinite

Bob Sprankle — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:02:00 +0000

(cross-posted at TechLearning) A couple of weeks ago, I had the good fortune of once again attending the Building Learning Communities Conference (BLC), put together by the November Learning group. This incredible conference attracts educators from around the world. It’s my third year attending and it just keeps getting better and better. Conferences are invaluable opportunities and [...]

Bit by Bit Podcast: 97

Bob Sprankle — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 20:05:24 +0000

Bit By Bit Podcast: August 9, 2009 Show 97 We go back to August 4th, 2009: “K-12 in Second Life NOW!” Group Meeting This podcast captures our first meeting discussing the goal of bringing students of all ages into Second Life Links: Transcript of Text Chat “K-12 in SL NOW!” Wiki Music: “Tech Talk” by Kevin MacLeod Subscribe to the Feed Technorati Tags: [...]

Bit by Bit Podcast: 96

Bob Sprankle — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:01:12 +0000

Bit By Bit Podcast: August 8, 2009 Show 96 My BLC09 Presentation: “Tear Down the Walls” Links: Presentation Wiki with Slides and Links “I had a dream…” Video “No Future Left Behind” Video by Peggy Sheehy’s Middle School Students Music: “Tech Talk” by Kevin MacLeod Subscribe to the Feed Technorati Tags: bitbybit, education, bobsprankle, blc09

Bit by Bit Podcast: 95

Bob Sprankle — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:58:26 +0000

Bit By Bit Podcast: August 7, 2009 Show 95 Jeff Utecht’s BLC09 Presentation: “Moving From Consumers to Producers of Knowledge: What the Web is Really About” Links: jeffutecht.com Jeff’s Podcast of this presentation WITH SLIDES! (better version than this!) The Thinking Stick (Jeff’s Blog) Music: “Tech Talk” by Kevin MacLeod Subscribe to the Feed Technorati Tags: bitbybit, education, bobsprankle, blc09, [...]

Bit by Bit Podcast: 94

Bob Sprankle — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:00:32 +0000

Bit By Bit Podcast: August 6, 2009 Show 94 Lee Kolbert’s BLC09 Workshop: “Can You Show Me a ‘Standard’ Student? Tests May Be Standard But Students Are Not! Links: Lee’s Presentation Resources Geeky Momma (Lee’s Blog) Music: “Tech Talk” by Kevin MacLeod Subscribe to the Feed Technorati Tags: bitbybit, education, bobsprankle, blc09, leekolbert

Bit by Bit Podcast: 93

Bob Sprankle — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:37:21 +0000

Bit By Bit Podcast: August 5, 2009 Show 93 Angela Maiers’s BLC09 Workshop: “Engaging Our Youngest Minds: Integrating the Internet in the Primary Classroom” Links: Angela Maiers Educational Services Angela’s Slide Share of the presentation Music: “Tech Talk” by Kevin MacLeod Subscribe to the Feed Technorati Tags: bitbybit, education, bobsprankle, blc09, angelamaiers

Bit by Bit Podcast: 92

Bob Sprankle — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:52:03 +0000

Bit By Bit Podcast: August 4, 2009 Show 92 Alan November’s BLC09 Workshop: “Managing the Transition” Links: November Learning November Learning > BLC09 Music: “Tech Talk” by Kevin MacLeod Subscribe to the Feed Technorati Tags: bitbybit, education, bobsprankle, alannovember, blc09

Bit by Bit Podcast: 91

Bob Sprankle — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:19:42 +0000

Bit By Bit Podcast: August 3, 2009 Show 91 Peggy Sheehy’s BLC09 Workshop: “Second Life for Education” Links: Ramapo Island at Suffern Middle School No Future Left Behind Video (made by Peggy’s students) No Avatar Left Behind (Peggy’s Slideshare for the Presentation) Music: “Tech Talk” by Kevin MacLeod Subscribe to the Feed Technorati Tags: bitbybit, education, bobsprankle, peggysheehy, secondlife, [...]

Bit by Bit Podcast: 90

Bob Sprankle — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 11:57:22 +0000

Bit By Bit Podcast: August 2, 2009 Show 90 David Truss’ BLC09 Workshop: “The P.O.D.s Are Coming!” Links: David’s Slideshare of the Presentation David’s Blog: “A Pair-A-Dimes For Your Thoughts” Music: “Tech Talk” by Kevin MacLeod Subscribe to the Feed Technorati Tags: bitbybit, education, bobsprankle, davidtruss, blc09

Bit by Bit Podcast: 89

Bob Sprankle — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:39:50 +0000

Bit By Bit Podcast: August 1, 2009 Show 89 David Weinberger’s BLC09 Keynote: “Knowledge in the Age of the Internet” Links: JOHO the Blog David Weinberger’s Wikipedia Page Music: “Tech Talk” by Kevin MacLeod Subscribe to the Feed Technorati Tags: bitbybit, education, bobsprankle, davidweinberger, blc09

Bit by Bit Podcast: 88

Bob Sprankle — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:32:51 +0000

Bit By Bit Podcast: July 31, 2009 Show 87 David Kirkpatrick’s BLC09 Keynote: “The Future of Story in a Snack Culture World” Links: Plymouth Rock Studios Music: “Tech Talk” by Kevin MacLeod Subscribe to the Feed Technorati Tags: bitbybit, education, bobsprankle, blc09, davidkirkpatrick, rockstudio

Bit by Bit Podcast: 87

Bob Sprankle — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:08:34 +0000

Bit By Bit Podcast: July 30, 2009 Show 87 Professor Stephen Heppell’s BLC09 Keynote: “Beyond the Great Crash: Why Learning Should Never be the Same Again” Links: heppell.net Stephen Heppell’s Weblog Music: “Tech Talk” by Kevin MacLeod Subscribe to the Feed Technorati Tags: bitbybit, education, bobsprankle, blc09, stephenheppell

Bit by Bit Podcast: 86

Bob Sprankle — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:57:09 +0000

Bit By Bit Podcast: July 29, 2006 Show 86 Marco Torres: “ Solve All Problems, Make Music: Making music in every subject area!” at BLC09 Links: Marco’s Resource Wiki (for BLC09) ) ) ) torres21 ( ( ( Music: “Tech Talk” by Kevin MacLeod Subscribe to the Feed Technorati Tags: bitbybit, education, bobsprankle, marcotorres, blc09, garageband

I had a dream…

Bob Sprankle — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:45:08 +0000

Here’s the movie that I opened my workshop with at BLC09(”Tear Down the Walls”). The podcast will come later.

Bit by Bit Podcast: 85

Bob Sprankle — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:44:23 +0000

Bit By Bit Podcast: 85 July 28, 2009 Live from Edubloggercon East (BLC09)! This is a podcast of an open “unconference” session where Bronwyn Stuckey explains Quest Atlantis! We’re also joined by Peggy Sheehy talking about her experiences in Quest Atlantis and her work with teens in Ramapo Island on the Teen Grid in Second Life! Links: Quest [...]

Off to BLC09!

Bob Sprankle — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:47:26 +0000

You can connect to BLC09 at my Netibe page: You can follow my photos at BLC09 with ThisMoment below. Podcasts of sessions will be coming!

How Satisfied are You with the Pace of Change?

Bob Sprankle — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:28:18 +0000

I’d love to hear your thoughts in the following survey! Thank you! Loading…

Bit by Bit Podcast: 84

Bob Sprankle — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:15:18 +0000

Bit By Bit Podcast: July 11, 2009 Show 84 I reflect on my use of the program Scratch in the computer lab for the past 2 years. Note: This show is a long one (an hour)! Links: Scratch Site Wells Elementary School’s Scratch Site Mitch Resnick Keynote @ BLC07 Greg Tang’s Site Resources Used for Lessons: Scratch Packet Example (PDF) Planning, Assessment, Rubric Lego Digital [...]