http://alteringeducation.com Education news on the cutting edge Fri, 17 May 2013 15:22:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Altering Education…Education news on the cutting edge, the podcast that discusses the latest information that matter to professional teachers the classroom! Altering education is a place to hear teachers and professionals discussing topics that you care about. If we want to change the face of education, we need to be that force for change. Each week in the Education Edge, we will discuss the latest education news from the Dept of Education and other top news sources. This will be followed by the Making the Grade segment where we will take an in depth look at topics affecting the education world and you in the classroom. The final segment is called Fast Break where we will give some quick ideas for altering education in your classroom today. Understanding the tools that can help us teach better will let us reach more students. Altering Education no alteringeducation@gmail.com (Altering Education) Altering Education 2012 Education News on the Cutting Edge education,teaching,technology,parents,atudents,altering,education,education,news http://alteringeducation.com/podcast/images/PodcastLogo.jpg http://alteringeducation.com TV-G Weekly Altering Education 2012education,teaching,technology,parents,atudents,altering,education,education,newsEducation/Educational Technologyalteringeducation@gmail.comAltering Education http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/alteringeducationpodcast/~3/Dl3CWQ8Fb3U/ http://alteringeducation.com/podcast-14-teaching-teens-in-the-know/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:38:43 +0000 alteringeducation@gmail.com (Altering Education) http://alteringeducation.com/?p=2086 &#8220;Teaching Teens in the Know&#8221; This week on the podcast the team discusses the latest technology tools and concepts to help teachers understanding some of the issues facing our teens including Facebook, hacking, and the future of cooperative learning. It is essential for teachers to be in the know when they are teaching today&#8217;s students.  Making the [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/alteringeducationpodcast/~4/Dl3CWQ8Fb3U" height="1" width="1"/> http://alteringeducation.com/podcast-14-teaching-teens-in-the-know/feed/ 0 "Teaching Teens in the Know" This week on the podcast the team discusses the latest technology tools and concepts to help teachers understanding some of the issues facing our teens including Facebook, hacking, and the future of cooperative learning. "Teaching Teens in the Know" This week on the podcast the team discusses the latest technology tools and concepts to help teachers understanding some of the issues facing our teens including Facebook, hacking, and the future of cooperative learning. It is essential for teachers to be in the know when they are teaching today's students.  Making the Grade 1) Facebook and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Hack Ed-Tech for Good - The team discusses how a program focused on hacking in a community can create new tools for teachers. Read more at All Things D 2) Stanford Unites with EdX to bring MOOC to more Campuses - The team discusses massive online courses and how they are facing unique problems with expansion and effectiveness. Read more at Education News. 3)Teens: Facebook's becoming more 'meh' - Are teens becoming bored with Facebook? What are the latest trends and how can knowing this information help teachers. Read more at CNet 4)What's Happening to Cooperative Learning - The team talks about the pitfalls and joys of cooperative learning.  They discuss the ideas recommended by the Julie Boyd Foundation. Read more at Education News 5)Harvard Email Search Ran Deeper Than Previously Thought - the team gives an update on this cheating scandal. Read more at Education News 6) Crisis Communication in Schools depends on Technology - the team discusses the latest concerns with providing a secure school environment. Read more: Smart Blogs Fast Break 1) Why is British Curriculum Focusing on Food rather Than Technology? the team talks about a weird trend in British Education Read More: Education News 2) The news on the 9/11 Museum Read More: The Verge Kate's Recommendations: Check out Prezi.  the App.  This is another great tool to enhance student presentations.  it provides a creative alternative to Power Point and can be used simultaneously by multiple groups. They can see each other working on the presentation. Read More: Prezi   Matt's Picks: Wacom Technology -  for older laptops cannot be “written with” is a possibility. Matt recommends this concept for people trying to create a writing tablet. Read More: Wacom Intuo 5 Quote: “Education's purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one”! By Malcolm Forbes the famous publisher and collector.     Altering Education clean 54:04 education,teaching,technology,parents,atudents,altering,education,education,newshttp://alteringeducation.com/podcast-14-teaching-teens-in-the-know/http://alteringeducation.com/podcast/mp3/AlteringEducation_Podcast_-_014.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/alteringeducationpodcast/~3/DItmLZNZVew/ http://alteringeducation.com/podcast-14-fearless-technology/#comments Sat, 16 Mar 2013 18:24:23 +0000 alteringeducation@gmail.com (Altering Education) http://alteringeducation.com/?p=2030 The Altering Education team discusses technology and issues that will help teachers, administrators and parents be fearless and safe as they use the internet. Making the Grade 1) Internet security issues  - Matt gives suggestions about basic safety when using the search features of your computer. 2) How To Stay Safe And Anonymous On The Internet Using [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/alteringeducationpodcast/~4/DItmLZNZVew" height="1" width="1"/> http://alteringeducation.com/podcast-14-fearless-technology/feed/ 0 internet security,project based learning,teaching apps,technology databases,technology solutions The Altering Education team discusses technology and issues that will help teachers, administrators and parents be fearless and safe as they use the internet. - Making the Grade - 1) Internet security issues  - Matt gives suggestions about basic safe... The Altering Education team discusses technology and issues that will help teachers, administrators and parents be fearless and safe as they use the internet. Making the Grade 1) Internet security issues  - Matt gives suggestions about basic safety when using the search features of your computer. 2) How To Stay Safe And Anonymous On The Internet Using A Virtual Private Network - this is a secure way for corporations especially those with foreign travel.  Might not be as applicable to classroom consideration Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-use-a-vpn-2013-3#ixzz2N9nAgtm5 3) Matt provides tips on how to create a Secure Password and recommends the best wayt to create and store passwords. GRC. com has interesting password haystacks to help you think about how to create a good one. For more information: GRC 4) Distance Learning with Smartphones and Tablets - Screen engagement is the way that the younger generations think. Teachers of all ages need to create using interactive technology. Read more:http://www.educationnews.org/online-schools/distance-learning-enters-mobile-age-with-smartphones-tablets/ 5) Screensharing, Webcams Help Cut Down on MOOC Cheating Read more:http://www.educationnews.org/online-schools/screensharing-webcams-help-cut-down-on-mooc-cheating/ 6) Massive Student Database Raises Concerns Among Parents - the team discusses the impact of student data bases. Read more: http://www.educationnews.org/parenting/massive-student-database-raises-concerns-among-parents/ 7) Self-Directed Learning Project Gives Students Full Control - the team discusses the value of allowing students to have control of their own projects and considers the impact of allowing students full control to cover all essential topics. Read more:http://www.educationnews.org/k-12-schools/self-direct-learning-project-gives-students-full-control/ 8) College Students Resist Idea of E Books - The team discusses why students might not like using EBooks, but offers a new way to think about the topic. Read more: http://www.educationnews.org/technology/study-college-students-resist-idea-of-switching-to-e-books/ 9) Pupils to get advice about Facebook and social media sites - The team discusses the value of having national or state standards similar to the new directives in the UK. Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-21718614 10) Google is shutting down Google Reader - Matt brings up the latest news on Google's recent decisions. Google is going to close the RSS Platform on July 1, 2013. Many users are upset. Feedly or Dig will possibly create an open source of reader. Find out more: http://feedly.en.uptodown.com/ubuntu Quick Topics: 1) NYC Gives Pilot Program for Online Courses in 20 Schools Read more: http://www.educationnews.org/technology/nyc-kicks-off-tech-education-pilot-program-in-20-schools/ 2) 'Harlem Shake' Prompts Suspensions, Citations in West Metro Read more: http://kstp.com/news/stories/S2947255.shtml?cat=1 Closing Comments: Kate: Kate recommends some writing resources for classroom use on phones and tablets. Miriam Webster Dictionary App and Writer App for Android or iPhone are great apps for writing teachers. Quote: The first rule of any technology used in a business is that automation applied to an efficient operation will magnify the efficiency. The second is that automation applied to an inefficient operation will magnify the inefficiency. Bill Gates Sources: Education News, KSTP, Feedly, Business Insider, BBC, Miriam Webster Dictionary. Writer Altering Education clean 1:01:10 http://alteringeducation.com/podcast-14-fearless-technology/http://alteringeducation.com/podcast/mp3/AlteringEducation_Podcast_-_013.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/alteringeducationpodcast/~3/GZBYoXOAbGw/ http://alteringeducation.com/altering-education-podcast-episode-12-stress-and-zombies/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 03:23:20 +0000 alteringeducation@gmail.com (Altering Education) http://alteringeducation.com/?p=1934 Podcast Episode 12 &#8211; Stress and Zombies With Kate Nitzken, Joel Fink and Matt Nitzken Altering Education is a place to discuss important topics that face educators, administrators, parents and students. There is a never ending barrage of information facing those of us in the education field. This week we turn once again to Joel [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/alteringeducationpodcast/~4/GZBYoXOAbGw" height="1" width="1"/> http://alteringeducation.com/altering-education-podcast-episode-12-stress-and-zombies/feed/ 0 bullies,most educated countries,stress,zombie flash mob Podcast Episode 12 - Stress and Zombies With Kate Nitzken, Joel Fink and Matt NitzkenAltering Education is a place to discuss important topics that face educators, administrators, parents and students. There is a never ending barrage of information fa... Podcast Episode 12 - Stress and Zombies With Kate Nitzken, Joel Fink and Matt NitzkenAltering Education is a place to discuss important topics that face educators, administrators, parents and students. There is a never ending barrage of information facing those of us in the education field. This week we turn once again to Joel Fink, who is a longtime teacher and counselor to help us think about some tough topics.  These are some some tough cutting edge education topics including what we can do to help our struggling students in high school and middle school. 1)Tips for Parents to Help Teens De-Stress The team discusses ways that schools and parents can help keep high school students from feeling overwhelmed. Read more: Original Page: http://www.usnews.com/blogs/high-school-notes/2013/1/28/tips-for-parents-to-help-teens-de-stress.html 2) Mr. Obama: Most Schools Aren't Like Your Daughters’ School – by Alan Jones The team discusses an article by Alan Jones about helping his daughter find a good public school for his grandson. They offer other advice when judging a school. Read more: http://www.schoolleadership20.com/profiles/blogs/mr-obama-most-schools-aren-t-like-your-daughters-school-i-want-to 3) Study: Middle-Schoolers Think Bullies Are the Cool Kids The team discusses an article in live Science about the fact that middle-schoolers think bullies are cool. Ideas about why this occurs are discussed. Read more: http://www.livescience.com/26619-bullying-middle-school-cool.html 4)Educators Need to Develop Mentoring Relationships In an article by JC Bowman, he discusses the importance of mentoring for teachers. The team reflects on the importance of teacher networking to help new teachers. the average citizen. Nearly every day, teachers must deal with assorted laws related to issues such as school safety, child abuse, student discipline, negligence, defamation, student records and copyright infringement. And still they must teach, in an era where school safety has taken on added importance. Read more: http// www.educationnews.org/k-12-schools/jc-bowman-educators-need-to-develop-mentoring-relationships/ 5)The World’s Most Educated Countries - The team discusses the impact of college graduation rates and why certain countries seem to be ahead in the game. Read more: http//www.nbcnews.com/business/most-educated-countries-world-1B6065913 6) When Will There Be An Ed Tech Tipping Point The team discussed a concept found in the book "The Tipping Point" by Malcom Gladwell. The team shared why to alter education there will be no reduction in knowledge about tech use in the near future. The original article the book is based on: http://www.gladwell.com/1996/1996_06_03_a_tipping.htm We agree that there will be no Ed Tech Tipping Point in 2013. Read more: http://www.keithrispin.com/tag/edtech-2/ 7) Quick topic: Will Zombies Keep a Philadelphia School From Closing Its Doors? The team discussed why this unique protest has a basis in real difficulties facing all schools. The article about Philadelphia schools can be found at: http://news.yahoo.com/zombies-keep-philadelphia-school-closing-doors-220000305.html 8)Quick Topic: More States Propose Arming Teachers The team weighs in on their views about various states mulling over whether to arm teachers in order to prevent another school massacre Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/01/30/states-mull-whether-arming-teachers-will-prevent-another-school-massacre/#ixzz2Jltk2ROF Quote of the episode: “Good teachers teach. Great teachers transform.” Queen Rania of Jordan Altering Education clean 48:17 http://alteringeducation.com/altering-education-podcast-episode-12-stress-and-zombies/http://alteringeducation.com/podcast/mp3/AlteringEducation_Podcast_-_012.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/alteringeducationpodcast/~3/YWb7lXJWu2o/ http://alteringeducation.com/altering-education-podcast-episode-11-change-the-way-you-think/#comments Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:25:58 +0000 alteringeducation@gmail.com (Altering Education) http://alteringeducation.com/?p=1915 The podcast is off to a new year! This week on the podcast the hosts discuss how  teachers, parents and students who want to be on the cutting edge  education can use technology to help provide more engaging instruction  Teachers, parents and administrators have to be the ones who are motivated, and in the longest stretch [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/alteringeducationpodcast/~4/YWb7lXJWu2o" height="1" width="1"/> http://alteringeducation.com/altering-education-podcast-episode-11-change-the-way-you-think/feed/ 0 The podcast is off to a new year! This week on the podcast the hosts discuss how  teachers, parents and students who want to be on the cutting edge  education can use technology to help provide more engaging instruction  Teachers, The podcast is off to a new year! This week on the podcast the hosts discuss how  teachers, parents and students who want to be on the cutting edge  education can use technology to help provide more engaging instruction  Teachers, parents and administrators have to be the ones who are motivated, and in the longest stretch of teaching - the post Martin Luther King holiday stretch we need to motivate ourselves, too!  This week we have motivational tools,  and innovative ideas for  using RSS Feed, the Seven Minute challenge and Digital Literacy Videos to name a few! 1) Change the Way You Think …With a Little Help from Steve Jobs -  The team discusses great ideas from Steve Jobs by discussing the principals of How to Get Your Inner Steve Jobs Working. Read more: http://entrepreneurs.about.com/od/becominganentrepreneur/a/How-To-Get-Your-Inner-Steve-Jobs-Working.htm http://productivelifeconcepts.com/ 2) 21 Ways Rich People Think Differently - the team discusses using some of the ideas with students in the classroom Average people have a lottery mentality. Rich people have an action mentality. Average people earn money doing things they don't love. Rich people follow their passion. Average people would rather be entertained than educated. Rich people would rather be educated than entertained. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/how-rich-people-think-differently-from-the-poor-2012-8?op=1#ixzz2JC6lIPGq 3) SAT Scores No Longer Important to Some Colleges - The hosts discuss how the Common Application is making headway into college selction. Read More: http://education-portal.com/articles/SAT_Scores_No_Longer_Important_to_Some_Colleges.html 4) RSS Feed in Education - The hosts discuss how to use RSS feed in your classroom.  Matt explains the concept and how to get your RSS feed reader and connections.  The team suggests encouraging  students to have readers and exchange their feeds between each others and with you as a teacher.  Kate discusses a classroom project with Creative Writing that encourages students to prepare an up-to the minute blog for our class wiki (I used wix.com) that takes readers into the interest of the student for example: fashion shows, digital art projects, newest technology, prototype automotive advancements, business, journalism, or even zombies... Read more: http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2011/01/rss-feed-in-education.html 5) New Ideas for Preparing  Staff and Students to include More Technology - the team discusses this article that focuses on staff and student tools and skills for technology success.  Suggestions for higher involvement in technology implementation in your school. Read more: http://langwitches.org/blog/category/technology/ 6) Seven Minute Challenge -Inspire Reading in your classroom - the team discusses the value of fluency, vocabulary, and knowledge through introducing nontraditional texts. These include more than the common core requirements. Some of the ideas include journals, tech documents, blog posts. Read more: http://textproject.org/frankly-freddy/7-ways-to-make-the-7-minute-challenge-produce-learning/ 7) Digital Literacy Program - The hosts discussed using Mightybell to allow students to tell their story to the world. using this website student storytellers are Expanding to Community Development Digital Literacy Program - Because the Youth Storytelling was a success we are teaming up with Computer Society of India to deliver workshops for entire communities. Both youth and leadership will learn how Internet resources and collaboration will empower them to grow. Community Development. Check out videos and read more: https://mightybell.com/spaces/16648/posts/52691 Altering Education clean 40:50 education,teaching,technology,parents,atudents,altering,education,education,newshttp://alteringeducation.com/altering-education-podcast-episode-11-change-the-way-you-think/http://alteringeducation.com/podcast/mp3/AlteringEducation_Podcast_-_011.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/alteringeducationpodcast/~3/KwhCmGnaEI4/ http://alteringeducation.com/altering-education-podcast-episode-10/#comments Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:48:01 +0000 alteringeducation@gmail.com (Altering Education) http://alteringeducation.com/?p=1887 &#8220;What&#8217;s Next in the Classroom&#8221; December 28, 2012 Welcome to the last Podcast of 2012. Altering education is a Podcast that promotes the use of technology in the classroom with ideas for teachers, administrators, parents and students. This week we will discuss what to expect in  classroom news in 2013. We will also talk about [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/alteringeducationpodcast/~4/KwhCmGnaEI4" height="1" width="1"/> http://alteringeducation.com/altering-education-podcast-episode-10/feed/ 0 classroom news,Episode 10,flipped classroom,technology,technology solutions "What's Next in the Classroom" December 28, 2012 - Welcome to the last Podcast of 2012. Altering education is a Podcast that promotes the use of technology in the classroom with ideas for teachers, administrators, parents and students. "What's Next in the Classroom" December 28, 2012 Welcome to the last Podcast of 2012. Altering education is a Podcast that promotes the use of technology in the classroom with ideas for teachers, administrators, parents and students. This week we will discuss what to expect in  classroom news in 2013. We will also talk about security in the classroom and how various online resources can help teachers and media specialists have more success next year. Newsworthy Topics What High School Students Should Expect in 2013 based on an article from USnews.com by Kelsey Sheehy. The team discusses the latest innovations that should be incorporated into teachers planning. Specifically they discussed the flipped classroom and some resources for teachers wanting to know more. There was also discussion of a low cost way to improve communications between devices. Read more: http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/high-school-notes/2012/12/26/what-high-school-students-should-expect-in-2013 Find lessons and videos: http://ed.ted.com/ For more on Neverware: http://www.theverge.com/2012/12/11/3741158/neverware-school-juicebox-old-pcs-like-new New Jersey Spying Laptop Bill. The team discussed what is behind the Laptop Bill. Read more: http://www.educationnews.org/technology/new-jersey-anti-big-brother-bill-to-halt-spying-laptops/ Skype, Tech Solutions Help Students Attend Class Virtually. the team discussed ideas for reaching students who cannot be in class for extended periods of time. The use of Skype will be more engaging and reduce paper loads for teachers. Read more: http://www.educationnews.org/technology/skype-ed-tech-solutions-help-students-attend-class-virtually/ Should teachers be packing? The team discusses the pro's and con's of teachers having concealed weapons in school. Read more at: http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/19/opinion/granderson-guns-in-schools/index.html Be part of a survey: http://www.youchoose.net/campaign/should_teachers_carry_guns More articles: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,404721,00.html#ixzz2FF7HwL1a http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2012/12/19/teachers-guns_n_2328416.html Ideas for helping classroom teachers and media specialist unlock assignments with technology. The team discusses some innovative ideas and methods to help coordinate school technology The first suggestion is to become familiar with libreoffice: http://www.libreoffice.org/features/ Another free source is to use google drive to share work. Read more at: https://sites.google.com/site/cliotech/google-docs#TOC-What-is-Google-Drive-Docs- http://www.google.com/enterprise/apps/education/ Final thoughts For the classroom more than 30 PowerPoint Tips from Pros Read more: http://www.articulate.com/rapid-elearning/more-than-30-powerpoint-tips-from-the-powerpoint-pros/ Keyboard shortcuts for PowerPoint Read more: http://blogs.office.com/b/microsoft-powerpoint/archive/2011/02/04/better-faster-slicker-powerpoint-presentations-with-keyboard-shortcuts.aspx Looking for more reasons to encourage your teachers and colleagues to use technology in the classroom.  Here is a document resource that gives evidence to why schools should be Expanding Evidence of Using Technology in the Classroom from the Department of Education. http://www.ed.gov/edblogs/technology/files/2012/12/Expanding_Evidence_Approaches_DRAFT.pdf http://www.ed.gov/edblogs/technology/evidence-framework/ Closing comments “Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is most important.” - Bill Gates Altering Education clean 43:48 http://alteringeducation.com/altering-education-podcast-episode-10/http://alteringeducation.com/podcast/mp3/AlteringEducation_Podcast_-_010.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/alteringeducationpodcast/~3/uN9ebvL_OG0/ http://alteringeducation.com/altering-education-podcast-episode-9/#comments Sun, 09 Dec 2012 03:23:50 +0000 alteringeducation@gmail.com (Altering Education) http://alteringeducation.com/?p=1845 &#8220;Apps and Games and Tablets, Oh my!&#8220; This week on the podcast the team discusses breaking news and ideas for teachers who love technology. The tech world for teachers is the same as the world of technology for all end users.  We have to stay on top of the latest developments. Subscribe to the podcast [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/alteringeducationpodcast/~4/uN9ebvL_OG0" height="1" width="1"/> http://alteringeducation.com/altering-education-podcast-episode-9/feed/ 0 Apps,google,itu,Podcast "Apps and Games and Tablets, Oh my!" This week on the podcast the team discusses breaking news and ideas for teachers who love technology. The tech world for teachers is the same as the world of technology for all end users. "Apps and Games and Tablets, Oh my!" This week on the podcast the team discusses breaking news and ideas for teachers who love technology. The tech world for teachers is the same as the world of technology for all end users.  We have to stay on top of the latest developments. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or your favorite podcast catcher! Panel Members: Kate Nitzken, Matt Nitzken, and Austin Gridley Fast Break 'Lady game creators' meet up on Twitter The team discusses the importance of encouraging young women game creators from the classroom. For more information: http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/28/tech/social-media/twitter-women-gamers-mentors/index.html?hpt=te_r1 Teachers Staying Connected using TLINC 2.0 and Connected Educators The team discusses teacher networking using NCTAF THAT HAS  has been working to decrease teacher isolation by providing them with an active network of peers, mentors and 24/7 access to additional resources with the Teachers Learning in Networked Communities (TLINC ®) initiative. TLINC coordinates together university partners to create centers of excellence in teacher education that embed blended, face-to-face and online professional learning communities. TLINC aims to integrate emerging technologies into teacher education to support the development of new teachers and the veteran educators who mentor them.Here are some great ideas on their website for new teachers to stay connected. For more information http://nctaf.org/featured-home/tlinc-2-0-initiative-featured-on-onq-the-official-qualcomm-blog/#comment-628 Google Education/Google Drive With Google Docs students in your classroom can access to the right version of any document, spreadsheet or presentation. Everyone can jump in and make edits at the same time. No more back-and-forth email attachments and versions that you can’t keep track of.For more information: http://www.google.com/enterprise/apps/education/ Apps We Love Matt suggested trying -  Productivity that can be found at :https://play.google.com/store/apps/category/PRODUCTIVITYGReader Pro - for RSS fans there is a free version. For more information: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noinnion.android.greader.reader&hl=enTasks - paid version is $1.00 - no adds synchronizes your mail. This app includes a list and task manager. For more information: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.teamtasks.tasks.paid&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNoLnRlYW10YXNrcy50YXNrcy5wYWlkIl0.Kate loves using SketchBook Pro with many of her classes.  There are group discounts for this app if your school has a tablet lab.  This is a tool that really lets students draw, import pics and create.  The work you can create is very professional.  Fantastic for art, drama, fashion design classes or any class that needs some creativity like mythology.  Android and Apple allow you to buy it for cheap during the holidays For more information: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.teamtasks.tasks.paid&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNoLnRlYW10YXNrcy50YXNrcy5wYWlkIl0.Austin really like Notability for taking notes. He can create notes within notebooks or import a PDF and draw, write, or type over them. He also uses it in band class to keep my music organized while still being able to write in cues. This app allows students to stay more organized and keep all of their work in one place with the ability to import images and even capture audio along with the text/ drawings. For more information: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/notability-take-notes-annotate/id360593530?mt=8 Making the grade Keep the internet free - Where the internet is restricted: The team discusses the truth about the censorship of the internet situation. To read more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_censorship The Altering Education article: http://alteringeducation.com/keep-google-free-for-educational-purposes/ Google Education/ Google Drive Altering Education clean 55:17 http://alteringeducation.com/altering-education-podcast-episode-9/http://alteringeducation.com/podcast/mp3/AlteringEducation_Podcast_-_009.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/alteringeducationpodcast/~3/QmTaz3QtbA0/ http://alteringeducation.com/altering-education-podcast-episode-8/#comments Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:26:23 +0000 alteringeducation@gmail.com (Altering Education) http://alteringeducation.com/?p=1806 &#8220;School Counseling&#8221; Counselors in schools can be a tremendous asset to teachers and administrators. They provide an important resource to enable students to de-escalate and get motivated. On today&#8217;s podcast we will be discussing how to maximize your experience with your school counselors to get great results as we try to alter education for teachers, [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/alteringeducationpodcast/~4/QmTaz3QtbA0" height="1" width="1"/> http://alteringeducation.com/altering-education-podcast-episode-8/feed/ 0 counseling,episode 8,Hurricane Sandy,Podcast "School Counseling" Counselors in schools can be a tremendous asset to teachers and administrators. They provide an important resource to enable students to de-escalate and get motivated. On today's podcast we will be discussing how to maximize your e... "School Counseling" Counselors in schools can be a tremendous asset to teachers and administrators. They provide an important resource to enable students to de-escalate and get motivated. On today's podcast we will be discussing how to maximize your experience with your school counselors to get great results as we try to alter education for teachers, administrators, parents and students. This program introduces school counselor Joel Fink. Joel is a veteran public school teacher turned counselor after 13 years in the classroom. He has been a counselor for 23 years. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or your favorite podcast catcher! Panel Members: Kate Nitzken, Matt Nitzken, Joel Fink Fast Break  Dept of Ed requests Adjustment for college deadlines because of Hurricane Sandy. The panel discusses this information that was posted at the Department of Education. For more information: http://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/education-secretary-urges-colleges-adjust-application-deadlines-students-impacte Preparing Students for disasters - resources - The panel recommended teaching about emergency preparedness with tools available at the FEMA website. For more information: http://www.ready.gov/kids, http://www.fema.gov/ Encourage your students to be proactive with disasters at home. For more information: http://www.ready.gov/basic-disaster-supplies-kit A college application game for students: The panel discussed how to prepare you student or child to prepare applications for college: For more information: http://www.educationnews.org/technology/admissions-game-helps-students-navigate-college-apps/ Counseling for a really long time: The panel congratulated this guidance counselor for his many years in service of counseling at his high school. For more information: http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/at-einstein-high-guidance-counselor-joseph-monte-has-been-a-teen-angel-for-almost-50-years/2012/10/29/1ec7ab50-fe96-11e1-8adc-499661afe377_story.html Making the grade The panel discusses what school counselors can do and what they are supposed to do. Joel helps us to understand some of the responsibilities of School Guidance Counselors. For more information: http://www.schoolcounselor.org/content.asp?contentid=240 The panel discussed the Best Job listing for School Guidance Counselors ranked in the top 20 of careers. They also discussed the work of guidance counselors changing in the future? For more information: http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/school-counselor, http://articles.nydailynews.com/2012-10-04/news/34264468_1_guidance-controller-john-liu-graduation The panel discussed the latest ideas for using technology with Guidance Counseling.  For more information: http://www.schoolcounselor.com/pdf/counseling-technology-activities.pdf The panel discussed how counselors can help with crisis situations like what schools in New England are dealing with after Hurricane Sandy? Some good resources: http://www.schoolcounselor.org/content.asp?contentid=672 Final Thoughts Joel recommended a good resource for New Vision for School Counselors. For more information: http://www.edtrust.org/dc/tsc/vision, http://www.schcounselor.com/2010/05/5-ways-counselors-support-teachers-and.html Matt suggested becoming part of the school counselors chatboard. For more information: http://teachers.net/mentors/counseling/posts.html Kate recommended a website that had new quotes to use in your counseling office: Check out this resource compiled by Marissa Rex at her Elementary School Counseling.org http://www.elementaryschoolcounseling.org/uploads/1/3/8/5/1385140/inspirational_quotes.pdf\   Questions, comments, or suggestions for the show? Contact us at alteringeducation.com or email us at alteringeducation [at] gmail [dot] com! Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or your favorite podcast catcher! Altering Education clean 34:13 http://alteringeducation.com/altering-education-podcast-episode-8/http://alteringeducation.com/podcast/mp3/AlteringEducation_Podcast_-_008.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/alteringeducationpodcast/~3/P8GBtaTRsq4/ http://alteringeducation.com/altering-education-podcast-episode-7/#comments Sat, 20 Oct 2012 22:31:46 +0000 alteringeducation@gmail.com (Altering Education) http://alteringeducation.com/?p=1748 &#8220;Teaching about the Tough Issues&#8221; Today the team discusses how the internet knows who you are.  On this podcast we discuss ways to improve class research using the internet and what you should teach students about their activity on the internet. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or your favorite podcast catcher! Panel Members: Kate Nitzken, [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/alteringeducationpodcast/~4/P8GBtaTRsq4" height="1" width="1"/> http://alteringeducation.com/altering-education-podcast-episode-7/feed/ 0 citations,episode 7,Podcast,privacy "Teaching about the Tough Issues" Today the team discusses how the internet knows who you are.  On this podcast we discuss ways to improve class research using the internet and what you should teach students about their activity on the internet. - "Teaching about the Tough Issues" Today the team discusses how the internet knows who you are.  On this podcast we discuss ways to improve class research using the internet and what you should teach students about their activity on the internet. Su... Altering Education clean 50:21 http://alteringeducation.com/altering-education-podcast-episode-7/http://alteringeducation.com/podcast/mp3/AlteringEducation_Podcast_-_007.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/alteringeducationpodcast/~3/1S5B1TgA994/ http://alteringeducation.com/altering-education-podcast-episode-6/#comments Fri, 28 Sep 2012 22:24:32 +0000 alteringeducation@gmail.com (Altering Education) http://alteringeducation.com/?p=1699 &#8220;Teaching about the Tough Issues&#8221; We know that there are a lot of issues facing our world right now. And the internet is loaded with biased responses. Today on the podcast we are going to talk about some tough topics and hopefully get you thinking about the situation facing today’s educators.  Today we discussed How [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/alteringeducationpodcast/~4/1S5B1TgA994" height="1" width="1"/> http://alteringeducation.com/altering-education-podcast-episode-6/feed/ 0 episode 6,Podcast "Teaching about the Tough Issues" We know that there are a lot of issues facing our world right now. And the internet is loaded with biased responses. Today on the podcast we are going to talk about some tough topics and hopefully get you thinking abo... "Teaching about the Tough Issues" We know that there are a lot of issues facing our world right now. And the internet is loaded with biased responses. Today on the podcast we are going to talk about some tough topics and hopefully get you thinking about the situation facing today’s educators.  Today we discussed How  you tackle the really tough topics without putting in your own personal bias  and how to present difficult issues  while still keeping an open mind. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or your favorite podcast catcher! Panel Members: Kate Nitzken, Matt Nitzken Fast Break University Is Uneasy as Court Ruling Allows Guns on Campus The panel discussed the University of Colorado Boulder, Karen Jacobs and her impressions of students having guns on campus based on the State Supreme Court ruling in March that forced the university to allow those with Colorado concealed weapon permits to carry their guns on campus, We discussed what we thought about students carrying handguns. Read more information: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/23/education/guns-on-campus-at-university-of-colorado-causes-unease.html?ref=education&_rmoc.semityn.www Improve the Way that you Teach about the Election 2012 The team discussed not being afraid to have students look at the tough topics. Be sure to check out our article on the election 2012. The team discussed the situation at Brevard Community College (BCC) being requested to sign pledge cards for the election. Sweet’s actions may have also violated Florida’s election laws. We offered a great website with a lesson plan that encourages students to take a look at various new sources to determine bias. Some resources: http://www.choices.edu/resources/twtn/twtn-2012-election.php and CSpan: http://www.c-spanclassroom.org/ What is the public’s perception of teachers? The team discussed a recent Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup annual poll stating that "three of four Americans say they have trust and confidence in the men and women who teach children in the public schools"--a finding that's stayed steady for the past three years. However, there's also been escalating negative rhetoric about teachers--or what president of the American Federation of Teachers Randi Weingarten has called the "demonization" of teachers--over the last few years, especially by politicians and other public figures. Express your opinions about the future of technology instruction in the classroom at the Office of Technology at the Department of Education. The questions are worth discussing and there were almost no responses when we last checked the website:Please share your thoughts and experiences with the Department of Education.The team discussed the vague nature of the questions found at the website including: What is your greatest challenge? In what ways does technology help you address that challenge?Who decides what learning technologies you use (district leaders, school leaders, or teachers)? Matt thought that less vague questions might help the department actually get concrete evidence that they could use in documentation. To leave your opinion at the DOE go to: http://evidenceframework.org/ Making the grade Can Technology Replace Teachers? The panel discussed the importance of teachers helping students accomplish the important goals that technology presents. The panel referred to a set of standards that is used by the Kentucky Department of Education. Improving Computer Writing Skills The team discussed the article about The NAEP Showing that most students lack computer writing proficiency. The National Assessment of Educational Progress in writing students not only responded to questions and composed their essays on laptop computers, but also were evaluated on how frequently they used word-processing review tools like “spell check” and editing tools such as copying and cutting text. Some prompts also featured multimedia components. Altering Education clean 55:44 http://alteringeducation.com/altering-education-podcast-episode-6/http://alteringeducation.com/podcast/mp3/AlteringEducation_Podcast_-_006.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/alteringeducationpodcast/~3/GDULiFnOtE4/ http://alteringeducation.com/altering-education-podcast-episode-5/#comments Fri, 21 Sep 2012 01:38:16 +0000 alteringeducation@gmail.com (Altering Education) http://alteringeducation.com/?p=1653 &#8220;Students as Allies with Classroom Technology&#8221; Today we are talking about using students as allies with your school’s technology initiatives. Students who love to keep up with the latest technology can help you accomplish the lesson of your dreams! Guest member of the podcast is Austin Gridley, a student at a suburban high school and [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/alteringeducationpodcast/~4/GDULiFnOtE4" height="1" width="1"/> http://alteringeducation.com/altering-education-podcast-episode-5/feed/ 3 episode 5,Podcast "Students as Allies with Classroom Technology" Today we are talking about using students as allies with your school’s technology initiatives. Students who love to keep up with the latest technology can help you accomplish the lesson of your dreams! "Students as Allies with Classroom Technology" Today we are talking about using students as allies with your school’s technology initiatives. Students who love to keep up with the latest technology can help you accomplish the lesson of your dreams! Guest member of the podcast is Austin Gridley, a student at a suburban high school and technology peer mentor for his school’s technology program, he is also the founder of Technology Consulting. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or your favorite podcast catcher! Panel Members: Kate Nitzken, Matt Nitzken, and Austin Gridley, a student at a suburban high school and technology peer mentor for his school’s technology program, he is also the founder of Technology Consulting. Fast Break AITI/Udacity AITI is a multidisciplinary group of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) that promotes development in emerging regions by cultivating young technology entrepreneurs. AITI develops curriculum materials, software technologies, platforms, and networks that enable undergraduate students to innovate in the area of information and communication technologies (ICTs). For more information about these courses go to : http://aiti.mit.edu/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Udacity Mobile Technology in the classroom A mobile phone is not only a communication device; it also represents the most accessible computing device to the majority of humans. Mobile phones are tools that can promote development by inspiring new business opportunities and increasing efficiencies. Teacher’s innovative use of mobile technology is at the heart of this revolution. Austin shares a few ideas about how these ideas have been used in his experience. For more ideas about utilizing mobile technologies for classroom learning go to: http://www.qrcodescanning.com/mobile-technology-classroom-learning.html Office of Educational Technology at the Department of Education The team discusses the Office of Educational Technology (OET), in the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Education and how this group provides leadership for transforming education through the power of technology. OET develops national educational technology policy and advocates for the transition from print-based to digital learning. OET promotes equity of access by ensuring a device for every learner and supporting broadband connections where they live and learn. For more information go to: http://www.ed.gov/edblogs/technology/initiatives/ Texting 1, 2, 3: Schools Test ‘Bring Your Own Technology’ Programs A recent article in Time discussed two computer scientists in Portland, Oregon who are are protesting the inequality of resources in schools. Some kids can’t afford the cost that cell companies charge. They created a state of the art cloud system called Celly. The team discusses ideas for making cell technology available to all students. Read more: http://techland.time.com/2012/05/02/texting-1-2-3-schools-test-bring-your-own-technology-programs/#ixzz26kjxWkaD Technology Lesson Plans The team discusses this site as a great idea for lesson plans that focus on robotics, computing and science as their focus. Read more: http://www.discoveryeducation.com/search/page/-/-/lesson-plan/technology/index.cfm Making the grade iPhone 5 - The new iPhone 5: everything you need to know Austin and Matt discuss the pros and cons of the new phone. The discussion about the new doc system is covered in detail. http://www.theverge.com/2012/9/11/3316972/new-iphone-5-price-date-news How Does Technology Enhance Student Achievement? The team discusses how technology instruction enhances basic skills instruction including: Computer assisted instruction to drill, Advanced Skills Instruction including computer-generated simulations, internet, and computer Languages including Python, jC++ and JAVA as really important languages to learn. Altering Education clean 43:57 http://alteringeducation.com/altering-education-podcast-episode-5/http://alteringeducation.com/podcast/mp3/AlteringEducation_Podcast_-_005.mp3 Altering EducationnonadultEducation News on the Cutting Edge