http://learninginhand.com/softreset/ Podcast for those using handhelds in education. Feeder 1.5.3(378) http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:43:43 -0600 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:43:43 -0600 http://learninginhand.com/softreset/itunes300.png http://learninginhand.com/softreset/ 144 144 Podcast for those using handhelds in education. Tony Vincent & Mike Curtis handhelds, netbooks, education, learning, 1:1, education, PDA, Palm, Mobile, teachers, iPaq, Axim, Zire, Tungsten, LifeDrive, Pocket, learning, soloway no Tony Vincent vincent@mac.com no handhelds, netbooks, education, learning, 1:1, education, PDA, Palm, Mobile, teachers, iPaq, Axim, Zire, Tungsten, LifeDrive, Pocket, learning, solowayEducation/K-12This is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoftReset/~3/Pc1FgLh9bek/20.html Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:00:55 -0600 soft-reset-19-dales-applications Tony Vincent & Mike Curtis Eee PCs in Elementary, Middle, and High School Fort Smith Public Schools has nearly 20 classrooms using Eee PC netbooks. George Lieux, technology professional development specialist, gathered up nine classroom teachers to talk with Tony Vincent about their use of the mini laptops. Tony speaks with these elementary, middle, and high school teachers who all share valuable classroom management tips as well as great curriculum integration ideas. no 1:00:55 http://learninginhand.com/softreset/20.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoftReset/~3/F8PsUMBOvoI/19.html Fri, 06 Apr 2007 10:09:55 -0500 soft-reset-18-quizzler Tony Vincent & Mike Curtis Programming & Over a Dozen Applications Dale Ehrhart joins Tony and Mike. He is a preservice teacher who has taught himself how to program for the Palm Operating System. He shares his insights into programming and tells about some of the over one-dozen software applications he's developed, including Double Digit Multiplication, Observe, Change Counter, and Jumbler. no 35:32 http://learninginhand.com/softreset/19.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoftReset/~3/N6RTwLRn6Zo/extra_pod_people_5.html Wed, 04 Apr 2007 01:34:11 -0500 extra-pod-people-4 Tony Vincent Educational Podcast & Podcasting Tips Tony brings you audio from two recent conferences: The Cartwright Schools District's Science and Technology Conference in Phoenix, Arizona and the Northwest Council for Computers in Education Conference in Spokane, Washington. Both conferences were held in March 2007 and had podcasting workshops with Tony. The first half of this episode has five segments about the podcasts you might be interested in. The second half has several tips about using Audacity, GarageBand, and podcasting. Enjoy! no 13:56 http://learninginhand.com/softreset/extra_pod_people_5.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoftReset/~3/bVMOQd_OZrA/extra_pod_people_4.html Sat, 10 Feb 2007 16:12:38 -0600 extra-pod-people-3 Tony Vincent More Educational Podcasts Nearly 40 educators met at Wisconsin's CESA #4 to learn about iPods and podcasting. Although they had limited time, groups of three or four produced short segments about educational podcasts. It's quite noisy in the background, but I think listeners will enjoy hearing about some of the great programs podcasting has to offer. no 12:50 http://learninginhand.com/softreset/extra_pod_people_4.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoftReset/~3/HTUtofrIKc4/18.html Thu, 18 Jan 2007 16:45:00 -0600 soft-reset-17-mobile-internet Tony Vincent & Mike Curtis Quizzes for Multiple Platforms Quizzler software works with Palm handhelds, Pocket PCs, Windows, Macintosh, iPods, and the web—so just about everyone can put the software to good use. John Covele, the developer of Quizzler, joins Tony and Mike to tell about Quizzler's new features. no 36:37 http://learninginhand.com/softreset/18.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoftReset/~3/3jR4YAu6SK4/17.html Sat, 16 Dec 2006 14:17:03 -0600 soft-reset-16-q-a-1 Tony Vincent & Mike Curtis Wireless Websites There are a growing number of tools to make the Mobile Internet a friendlier place. In Soft Reset #17 Tony and Mike discuss using the Web on handheld computers and mobile phones. Searching, blogs, news feeds, bookmarks, and homepages are the topics. Although the focus is WiFi connections, accessing the Internet through Bluetooth is also addressed. Be sure to listen for the intro and outro voice--it's someone that knows Mike very well. no 34:28 http://learninginhand.com/softreset/17.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoftReset/~3/ulX7H4uFG0Q/extra_pod_people_2.html Thu, 02 Nov 2006 23:15:54 -0600 extra-pod-people-2-1 Tony Vincent Great Segments About Other Podcasts Twenty-five fantastic educators met at the DuPage County Regional Office of Education in Illinois to learn about podcasting from Tony in a whole day workshop. They learned about finding, subscribing, and listening to podcasts. Then they worked in groups to create segments for this program, which feature segments about great educational podcasts. Audacity and GarageBand were used to record and mix the segments. Listen to short segments about some wonderful educational podcasts. no 9:12 http://learninginhand.com/softreset/extra_pod_people_2.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoftReset/~3/BKa3vDhOoJY/16.html Thu, 19 Oct 2006 05:00:00 -0500 soft-reset-16-q-a Tony Vincent & Mike Curtis Answers to Questions from Emails Tony and Mike answer email questions about common and not-so-common issues with Palm handhelds and Pocket PCs. Then listen to summer conference-goers explain what they learned about handheld computing. no 36:50 http://learninginhand.com/softreset/16.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoftReset/~3/ulX7H4uFG0Q/extra_pod_people_2.html Sat, 05 Aug 2006 12:23:35 -0700 extra-pod-people-2 Tony Vincent More Segments About Other Podcasts Over 40 educators from Paradise Valley Unified School District in Phoenix, Arizona learned about podcasting from Tony in a six hour workshop. They learned about finding, subscribing, and listening to podcasts. Then they worked in groups to create segments for this program, which feature segments about great educational podcasts. GarageBand was used to record and mix the segments. Enjoy hearing about some of the 22,000+ podcasts that are now online! Just keep in mind that these new podcasters had only 40 minutes to write, record, and post produce their segments. no 15:01 http://learninginhand.com/softreset/extra_pod_people_2.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoftReset/~3/nisEjnVl4_Y/15.html Tue, 01 Aug 2006 12:59:09 -0500 soft-reset-15-national-computing-conference Tony Vincent & Mike Curtis 2006 NECC in San Diego Tony and Mike attended the 2006 National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) in San Diego. They discuss a variety of things they noticed and learned from the conference. Go to learninginhand.com/softreset for Show Notes. no 51:36 http://learninginhand.com/softreset/15.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoftReset/~3/qNUWDnUn4Vc/14.html Sat, 01 Jul 2006 11:21:39 -0500 soft-reset-14-science Tony Vincent & Mike Curtis Probes, spreadsheets, software, & more Tony and Mike share probeware, spreadsheets, participatory simulations, and reference programs for Palm and Windows Mobile that help with science instruction. Your hosts also share applications that teachers use for other subjects, but can also be used for learning science. The episode ends with audio from the U.S. Virgin Islands. Be sure to listen for the harsh consequence if a student in Miss Prince's school loses a stylus! Go to learninginhand.com/softreset for the Show Notes. no 39:08 http://learninginhand.com/softreset/14.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoftReset/~3/gN5RALAnHXM/extra_pod_people.html Fri, 16 Jun 2006 11:00:00 -0500 extra-pod-people Tony Vincent Podcasting Workshop in Valparaiso, Indiana Educators from Valparaiso Community Schools in Valparaiso, Indiana learned about podcasting from Tony in a six hour workshop. They learned about finding, subscribing, and listening to podcasts. Then they worked in groups to create segments for this program, which feature some great educational podcasts and podcasting ideas. Audacity for Windows was used to record and mix the segments. Music is from ACIDplanet. no 11:59 http://learninginhand.com/softreset/extra_pod_people.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoftReset/~3/iMx4c49c7tQ/13.html Sun, 04 Jun 2006 11:30:00 -0500 soft-reset-13-ereading Tony Vincent & Mike Curtis eBook Expert Midge Frazel Listen to find out where in the world is Mike Curtis. Then eBook enthusiast Midge Frazel joins Tony to talk about electronic reading in her very first podcast. no 30:28 http://learninginhand.com/softreset/13.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoftReset/~3/aS0U9XRtTLw/12.html Mon, 03 Apr 2006 09:00:00 -0500 soft-reset-12-q-a Tony Vincent & Mike Curtis Skype Conference Call Soft Reset Show #12 features a Skype conference call with Tony, Mike, and a graduate class in Lexington, South Carolina. Educators in the class pose great questions for Tony and Mike to respond to. Also, find out who bought all of Palm's remaining Zire 72s. Be sure to listen for Mike to learn a new handheld term: silo. no 51:50 http://learninginhand.com/softreset/12.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoftReset/~3/cjFxx7qih8U/11.html Sun, 19 Mar 2006 22:00:00 -0600 soft-reset-11-great-games Tony Vincent & Mike Curtis Memory, Strategy, & Logic Games There are many wonderful memory, strategy, and logic games for Palm and Windows Mobile computers. With games, students build thinking and problem-solving skills in entertaining ways. After sharing nine different Palm games and eight games for Windows Mobile, Tony and Mike discuss management strategies for handheld games, You may want to download software from http://learninginhand.com/softreset/11.html before listening. no 47:27 http://learninginhand.com/softreset/11.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoftReset/~3/iSIU3SBYEsY/10.html Thu, 23 Feb 2006 17:00:00 -0600 soft-reset-10-researching-handheld-computing Tony Vincent & Mike Curtis Mark van 't Hooft Talks SIG & Research Dr. Mark van 't Hooft from Kent State's Research Center for Educational Technology joins Tony and Mike. Mark discusses the new ISTE Special Interest Group for Handheld Computing and his work researching the use handhelds in education. no 33:36 http://learninginhand.com/softreset/10.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoftReset/~3/S6pVgybDxug/09.html Tue, 07 Feb 2006 16:45:00 -0600 soft-reset-09-installing-lots-of-files Tony Vincent & Mike Curtis Technical Ways to Manage Handhelds Having 30, 60, or hundreds of handheld can sure be a lot of work! Can you image having to routinely sync each of them to a desktop computer each time you wish to install applications and documents? Soft Reset Show #9 features technical strategies that experienced handheld-using educators use to make handhelds a bit more manageable. As a bonus, listen for Mike's manipulative way to convince students to delete applications. no 28:11 http://learninginhand.com/softreset/09.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoftReset/~3/F_IVLmEWji0/08.html Tue, 24 Jan 2006 19:00:00 -0600 soft-reset-08-math-logic Tony Vincent & Mike Curtis More Than Just Drill & Practice Soft Reset Show #8 is all about math applications that require logical thinking and problem solving. Tony and Mike share Palm and Windows Mobile applications that involve more than simple drill and practice. Listen for Mike to pronounce Algebraf two "different" ways. Also, please forgive us for our pronunciation of Sudoku. no 23:11 http://learninginhand.com/softreset/08.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoftReset/~3/KreBw3D0JnM/07.html Mon, 12 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500 soft-reset-07-podcasting-workshop Tony Vincent & Mike Curtis Podcasting Workshop Segments Soft Reset Show #7 is about podcasting. Tony conducted a day-long podcasting workshop for a group of eager educators at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit in Pennsylvania. Workshop participants created segments to be included in this podcast. Some segments are reviews of educational podcasts while other segments are about other topics. They are fun to listen to and give you a small sampling of the variety of things that can be done on podcasts. no 15:18 http://learninginhand.com/softreset/07.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoftReset/~3/6N6lxaFYiQs/06.html Mon, 05 Dec 2005 20:00:00 -0600 soft-reset-06-economics Tony Vincent & Mike Curtis Calculators, Games, & Simulations for Economics Soft Reset Show #6 is all about teaching economic concepts. Tony and Mike discuss three kinds of handheld applications for economics: calculators, games, and simulations. Dance with Tony as Mike plays music for us and listen to find out how Mike lost $11,000 worth of fish. Show notes at learninginhand.com/softreset. no 23:44 http://learninginhand.com/softreset/06.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoftReset/~3/i6I2ixumPRA/05.html Sat, 19 Nov 2005 20:00:00 -0600 soft-reset-05-michigan-handhelds-conference Tony Vincent & Mike Curtis Thoughts & Audio from the Conference Soft Reset Show #5 features audio from the 5th Annual Michigan Handheld Computers in Education Conference held November 4, 2005. Tony and Mike discuss the conference and some things they learned while there. Listen for conference participants' reflections and ideas about the conference and using handhelds for learning. You'll also hear why a Fruit Roll Up seems to be a big deal to at least one student. Go to learninginhand.com/softreset for Show Notes. no 16:45 http://learninginhand.com/softreset/05.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoftReset/~3/G5txzvzVca0/04.html Sat, 29 Oct 2005 18:46:44 -0500 soft-reset-04-simulations Tony Vincent & Mike Curtis Participatory Simulations Soft Reset Show #4 is about participatory simulations for Palm Powered handhelds. First, Tony and Mike share some valuable beaming tips. Next, Mike describes the Cooties and Virus simulations and Tony tells about the Fish simulation. Also, discover why you might want to make a teepee for your handheld. All this and more in Show #4! no 26:49 http://learninginhand.com/softreset/04.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoftReset/~3/jXSDEMdncMg/03.html Sun, 09 Oct 2005 13:59:24 -0500 soft-reset-03-math-drill-practice Tony Vincent & Mike Curtis Math Drill and Practice Soft Reset Show #3 is all about math software for drill and practice. Before diving into the main topic, Tony and Mike share some tips about synchronization errors and about calculators. Listen for some great ideas for helping students practice math facts and problem-solving. Also, hear why Mike declares Tony the evil but good intentioned co-host. no 25:10 http://learninginhand.com/softreset/03.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoftReset/~3/mSWnAVIXQAY/02.html Sun, 02 Oct 2005 22:31:09 -0500 soft-reset-02-choosing-a-handheld Tony Vincent & Mike Curtis Choosing a Handheld Soft Reset Show #2 features a discussion about picking out the right handheld. Listen for Mike's extensive expertise (and even some mothering) in this area. Also, listen for the interesting behavior Mike displays in parking garages, a story about a suspicious noise, screen alignment tips, and a reason to travel to Michigan in November! All this and more is in Show #2 of Soft Reset! no 39:41 http://learninginhand.com/softreset/02.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoftReset/~3/E3YJ9n0KCy0/01.html Go to learninginhand.com/softreset for show notes. ]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2005 10:55:00 -0500 soft-reset-1-charging Tony Vincent & Mike Curtis Charging Issues Meet Tony and Mike and learn a little about their backgrounds. In this inaugural episode, they share two great tips for screen navigation on your handheld. Listen up for an informative discussion about charging class sets of handhelds. Also hear about where to buy your own personal handheld hardware. Show Notes: Toolbox Charger Better Battery Life blog post Palm Store for Educators Palm Education Purchase Program Email us: softresetpodcast@gmail.com Mike's Email: mike@mobiletechnovations.com Tony's Email: learninginhand@mac.com no 27:45 http://learninginhand.com/softreset/01.html Tony Vincent & Mike Curtisnonadult