The Virtual Classroom Podcast http://virtualstaffroom.net Conversations with leading teachers about technology in the classroom. Hosted by Chris Betcher Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:15:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ audio,education,podcast,virtualstaffroom,betcher,chrisbetcher,technology,edtech,blog,iwb,technologyEducation/Educational Technologychris@virtualstaffroom.netChris BetcherChris Betchernoaudio,education,podcast,virtualstaffroom,betcher,chrisbetcher,technology,edtech,blog,iwb,technologyThe Virtual StaffroomConversations with leading teachers about technology in the classroom.-33.9151.1vsrhttp://feedburner.google.com VSR46: This is Personal http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/vsr/~3/pagcJl5hMcs/ http://virtualstaffroom.net/2012/01/vsr46-this-is-personal/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:25:14 +0000 chris@virtualstaffroom.net (Chris Betcher) http://virtualstaffroom.net/?p=401 Kathleen McClaskey and Barbara Bray take a special interest in personalised learning, differentiated instruction and the whole concept of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). In this episode we dig into many of these concepts to learn more, including the sharing of some useful apps for personalised learning.

Personalized Learning Toolkits: Designing New Pathways for Each Child
https://sites.google.com/site/personalizedlearningtoolkits/

Kathleen’s links:
Kathleen’s website:  www.edtech-associates.com
Kathleen’s Scoop.it topics:

Blog:  http://udlmobileapps.blogspot.com/
Twitter:  khmmc
Facebook: kmcclaskey
Linked-In:  kathleenmcclaskey
LinkedIn Group on Personalized Learning: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=4218860&trk=anet_ug_hm

Barbara’s links:
Barbara’s Website and Blog: http://barbarabray.net
Scoopit: Apps for the Student-Centered Classroom: http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-the-student-centered-classroom
Scoopit: Making Learning Personal: http://www.scoop.it/t/making-learning-personal
My eCoach: http://my-ecoach.com

LinkedIn Group on Personalized Learning: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=4218860&trk=anet_ug_hm

LinkedIn: barbarabray
Twitter: bbray
Skype: bbray27
Facebook barbarabray

What the United States could learn from Finland about education reform
http://www.tnr.com/article/politics/82329/education-reform-Finland-US


]]> http://virtualstaffroom.net/2012/01/vsr46-this-is-personal/feed/ 1 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ noKathleen McClaskey and Barbara Bray take a special interest in personalised learning, differentiated instruction and the whole concept of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). In this episode we dig into many of these concepts to learn more, including the Chris BetcherKathleen McClaskey and Barbara Bray take a special interest in personalised learning, differentiated instruction and the whole concept of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). In this episode we dig into many of these concepts to learn more, including the sharing of some useful apps for personalised learning. Personalized Learning Toolkits: Designing New Pathways for Each [...]audio,education,podcast,virtualstaffroom,betcher,chrisbetcher,technology,edtech,blog,iwb,technologyhttp://virtualstaffroom.net/2012/01/vsr46-this-is-personal/http://www.virtualstaffroom.net/podcast/VSR46.mp3 VSR45: Blocks and Filters http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/vsr/~3/6IdAW0p6XWI/ http://virtualstaffroom.net/2012/01/vsr45-blocks-and-filters/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:02:58 +0000 chris@virtualstaffroom.net (Chris Betcher) http://virtualstaffroom.net/?p=397 Like most teachers, Brett Moller, Bruce Fuda, Ashley Proud and Carolyn Foote all have to deal with the realities of filters and blocks on their school Internet connection, although they all experience this reality in slightly different ways.. In this episode we talk about web filters, the need to keep kids safe online and try to balance the argument with good old fashioned some common sense.

Ashley Proud- @ashleyproud http://www.iamoneofthosepeople-ashley.blogspot.com
Bruce Fuda – @Bruce1979  http://fuda.me/
Carolyn Foote – @technolibrary  http://www.futura.edublogs.org
Brett Moller –  @brettmoller   http://www.brettmoller.com

Links:
National Computer Science School – http://ncss.edu.au/
Children’s Internet Protection Act  http://www.fcc.gov/guides/childrens-internet-protection-act
Tennessee-ACLU case  http://www.aclu.org/free-speech_lgbt-rights/tennessee-schools-and-students-reach-settlement-internet-censorship-case
Sample Library Materials Selection policy/procedures for complaint about sites/materials  http://tinyurl.com/6qol5a8

A Sticking Plaster mentality to Open Web Access in Schools http://edte.ch/blog/2012/01/11/a-sticking-plaster-mentality-to-open-web-access-in-schools


]]> http://virtualstaffroom.net/2012/01/vsr45-blocks-and-filters/feed/ 0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ noLike most teachers, Brett Moller, Bruce Fuda, Ashley Proud and Carolyn Foote all have to deal with the realities of filters and blocks on their school Internet connection, although they all experience this reality in slightly different ways.. In this episChris BetcherLike most teachers, Brett Moller, Bruce Fuda, Ashley Proud and Carolyn Foote all have to deal with the realities of filters and blocks on their school Internet connection, although they all experience this reality in slightly different ways.. In this episode we talk about web filters, the need to keep kids safe online and try [...]audio,education,podcast,virtualstaffroom,betcher,chrisbetcher,technology,edtech,blog,iwb,technologyhttp://virtualstaffroom.net/2012/01/vsr45-blocks-and-filters/http://www.virtualstaffroom.net/podcast/VSR45.mp3 VSR44: A World of Difference http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/vsr/~3/y7QS6Ym0TWA/ http://virtualstaffroom.net/2012/01/vsr44-a-world-of-difference/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:24:17 +0000 chris@virtualstaffroom.net (Chris Betcher) http://virtualstaffroom.net/?p=395 Michael Graffin is a young relief teacher from near Perth, Western Australia who has never had his own classroom but has still managed to discover the joys of working across the Internet on global projects. In this episode, Michael is joined by one of his collaboration partners Theresa Allen from Chicago, and also Lisa Parisi from New York, as we discuss the wonders of learning using online collaborative projects.

Michael Graffin – @mgraffin mgraffin.edublogs.org
Theresa Allen  - @tdallen5  techcsrn.edublogs.org
Lisa Parisi  - @LParisi  www.thelisaparisi.com

The Global Classroom Project: 2011-12
Blog – http://theglobalclassroomproject.wordpress.com
Wiki – http://globalclassroom2011-12.wikispaces.com
Email – globalclassroomorganisers@gmail.com
Edmodo:  Global Classroom 11-12 Teacher
Skype Group – contact mgraffin on skype
Facebook – facebook.com/groups/globalclassroom

Global Classroom Contacts
Deb Frazier – @frazierde (Global Classroom Creator)
Michael Graffin – @mgraffin (Global Classroom Coordinator)

Theresa’s Global Projects presentation:  http://bit.ly/projectsglobal (over 15 projects)
Theresa’s project in Global Classroom wiki:  http://globalclassroom2011-12.wikispaces.com/Hero+Voicethread+Project

Global Collaboration survey answers:  https://docs.google.com/a/csrn.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ahfh6ZcGBvi-dFFlQUJIenFOQnZXRDl3eGVGQ00wN0E&hl=en_US#gid=0

Some examples of projects from Lisa
http://poetrycollaboration.wikispaces.com/ – won award
http://timezoneexperiences.wikispaces.com/ – won award
http://energizingenergy.wikispaces.com/
http://geographyandus.wikispaces.com/
http://readacrosstheglobe.wikispaces.com/
http://pointofviewwritingproject.wikispaces.com/ – This one is just starting
http://comparinghemispheres.wikispaces.com/ – won award
http://historymysteries.wikispaces.com/
http://classroombooktalk.wikispaces.com/Mysteries+of+Harris+Burdick- won award
http://virtualusa.wikispaces.com/ – in progress and still taking participants – really about the globe not the US
http://westernhemisphere.wikispaces.com/
http://energizingenergy.wikispaces.com/


]]> http://virtualstaffroom.net/2012/01/vsr44-a-world-of-difference/feed/ 0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ noMichael Graffin is a young relief teacher from near Perth, Western Australia who has never had his own classroom but has still managed to discover the joys of working across the Internet on global projects. In this episode, Michael is joined by one of hisChris BetcherMichael Graffin is a young relief teacher from near Perth, Western Australia who has never had his own classroom but has still managed to discover the joys of working across the Internet on global projects. In this episode, Michael is joined by one of his collaboration partners Theresa Allen from Chicago, and also Lisa Parisi [...]audio,education,podcast,virtualstaffroom,betcher,chrisbetcher,technology,edtech,blog,iwb,technologyhttp://virtualstaffroom.net/2012/01/vsr44-a-world-of-difference/http://www.virtualstaffroom.net/podcast/VSR44.mp3 VSR43: The Global Village http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/vsr/~3/BiJcoVOIBbg/ http://virtualstaffroom.net/2011/04/vsr43-the-global-village/#comments Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:43:14 +0000 chris@virtualstaffroom.net (Chris Betcher) http://virtualstaffroom.net/?p=385 John Warnken is a good guy. He’s 58 years old, lives in Florida and is not officially a teacher. However, John has been voluntarily working with students from all over the world to help them improve their English and broaden their view of the world. He’s now on a mission to help other seniors do the same. Using the power of Skype, John has spent the last 4 years Skyping into classrooms all over the world working with kids that want to talk with a native English speaker. It’s a short podcast, but a great story.

Links for this episode

John’s blog - http://itutorforyou.com/

News article about John  - http://www.chronicleonline.com/content/inverness-man-rock-star-overseas-english-students

And another one - http://www.chronicleonline.com/content/small-world-eccc-teacher-becomes-international-tutor

Story from Endang Palupi’s blog - http://endangpalupi.wordpress.com/2011/04/09/siapa-dia/

Story from the italki blog - http://blog.italki.com/2009/07/john-warnken-and-teaching-english-online-to-schools-in-indonesia/

italki website - http://www.italki.com/

John’s profile - http://www.italki.com/T000849184.htm

Skype for Educators – http://education.skype.com

I think this is a wonderful story about how people can connect globally in ways that make each others lives richer. Drop a comment below with your thoughts, or visit John’s blog directly and say hi.


]]> http://virtualstaffroom.net/2011/04/vsr43-the-global-village/feed/ 1 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ noJohn Warnken is a good guy. He’s 58 years old, lives in Florida and is not officially a teacher. However, John has been voluntarily working with students from all over the world to help them improve their English and broaden their view of the world.Chris BetcherJohn Warnken is a good guy. He’s 58 years old, lives in Florida and is not officially a teacher. However, John has been voluntarily working with students from all over the world to help them improve their English and broaden their view of the world. He’s now on a mission to help other seniors do [...]audio,education,podcast,virtualstaffroom,betcher,chrisbetcher,technology,edtech,blog,iwb,technologyhttp://virtualstaffroom.net/2011/04/vsr43-the-global-village/http://www.virtualstaffroom.net/podcast/VSR43.mp3 VSR42: iOS App Smackdown! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/vsr/~3/qQSps9pkj6k/ http://virtualstaffroom.net/2011/04/vsr42-ios-app-smackdown/#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:39:18 +0000 chris@virtualstaffroom.net (Chris Betcher) http://virtualstaffroom.net/?p=374 Deon Scanlon, Andrew Churches, Allanah King and Amanda Marrinan are leading Australian and New Zealand educators who use iPads, iPods (and even iPhones) in their work with kids. In this episode we share 48 of our favourite and most useful iOS apps… some fun, some silly, some educational, some serious; but all amazing!

The 48 Apps

  1. Sonic Pics – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sonicpics/id345295488
  2. Reel Director – http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/reeldirector/id334366844
  3. Splice – http://itunes.apple.com/app/splice-video-editor/id386894062
  4. iTimeLapse – http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/itimelapse-pro-time-lapse/id335866860
  5. Frog Dissection – http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/frog-dissection/id377626675
  6. Puppet Pals HD – http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/puppet-pals-hd/id342076546
  7. SlingNote – http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/sling-note/id385068849
  8. Evernote – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/evernote/id281796108
  9. iThoughts HD – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ithoughtshd-mindmapping/id369020033
  10. Earthquake – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/earthquake/id304483984
  11. Zapd – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zapd/id426955081
  12. GoodReader – http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/goodreader-for-ipad/id363448914
  13. DropBox – http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/dropbox/id327630330
  14. TypeDrawing – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/typedrawing/id314072879
  15. HDR Pro – http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/pro-hdr/id347104281
  16. Photogene – http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/photogene/id287273856
  17. Camera+ – http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/id329670577
  18. Photoshop Express – http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/adobe-photoshop-express/id331975235
  19. Slow Shutter – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/slow-shutter/id340712897
  20. Printopia – http://www.ecamm.com/mac/printopia
  21. eClickerHost – http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/eclicker-host/id329199509
  22. QuestionPress – http://www.questionpress.com/
  23. Student Response Network – http://studentresponsenetwork.com/download
  24. NeoReader – http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/neoreader/id284973754
  25. QR Reader – http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/qr-reader-for-iphone/id368494609
  26. Live Mathletics – http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/live-mathletics/id299596224
  27. iSwifter – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iswifter/id388857173
  28. Talking Tomcat – http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/talking-tom-cat/id377194688
  29. SmackTalk! – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/smacktalk/id306752436
  30. Pages – http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/pages/id361309726
  31. Numbers – http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/numbers/id361304891
  32. Keynote – http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/keynote/id361285480
  33. Bento – http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/bento/id314638461
  34. AudioNote – http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/audionote-notepad-voice-recorder/id369820957
  35. SolarWalk – http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/solar-walk-for-mac-3d-solar/id413570629
  36. StarWalk – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/star-walk-for-ipad-interactive/id363486802
  37. Comic Touch – http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/comic-touch/id284959707
  38. ComicStrip – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/comicstrip-cs/id392197108
  39. Marvel Comics – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/marvel-comics/id350027738
  40. PlayTime Theater – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/playtime-theater/id411289693
  41. Bump – http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/bump/id305479724
  42. iBeer – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ibeer-5-beers-coffee-milk/id283914070
  43. Real Racing HD – http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/real-racing-hd/id363998989
  44. MathBoard – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mathboard/id373909837
  45. TED Talks – http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/ted/id376183339
  46. i-Prompt Pro – http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/i-prompt-pro/id377363375
  47. SoundAMP R – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/soundamp-r/id318126109
  48. Rory’s Story Cubes – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rorys-story-cubes/id342808551

Happy downloading. Enjoy!


]]> http://virtualstaffroom.net/2011/04/vsr42-ios-app-smackdown/feed/ 5 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ noDeon Scanlon, Andrew Churches, Allanah King and Amanda Marrinan are leading Australian and New Zealand educators who use iPads, iPods (and even iPhones) in their work with kids. In this episode we share 48 of our favourite and most useful iOS apps… some fChris BetcherDeon Scanlon, Andrew Churches, Allanah King and Amanda Marrinan are leading Australian and New Zealand educators who use iPads, iPods (and even iPhones) in their work with kids. In this episode we share 48 of our favourite and most useful iOS apps… some fun, some silly, some educational, some serious; but all amazing! Deon Scanlon [...]audio,education,podcast,virtualstaffroom,betcher,chrisbetcher,technology,edtech,blog,iwb,technologyhttp://virtualstaffroom.net/2011/04/vsr42-ios-app-smackdown/http://www.virtualstaffroom.net/podcast/VSR42.mp3 VSR41: Culture and Vision http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/vsr/~3/Qr7UCZGM9gM/ http://virtualstaffroom.net/2011/04/vsr41-culture-and-vision/#comments Sat, 02 Apr 2011 08:41:08 +0000 chris@virtualstaffroom.net (Chris Betcher) http://virtualstaffroom.net/?p=369 Helen Otway is an assistant principal and Ultranet Coach in Victoria, Australia. She is passionate about ICT, professional development and developing a school culture of continual learning. In this episode we talk about a range of topics including sharing to build  school culture, learning through failure, and developing a more thoughtful approach to teaching and learning through reflective practice.

We also talk about the Victorian iPad Trial and where iPads might fit into education in general, as well as some pontificating about Apple and their iOS platform.


]]> http://virtualstaffroom.net/2011/04/vsr41-culture-and-vision/feed/ 1 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ noHelen Otway is an assistant principal and Ultranet Coach in Victoria, Australia. She is passionate about ICT, professional development and developing a school culture of continual learning. In this episode we talk about a range of topics including sharingChris BetcherHelen Otway is an assistant principal and Ultranet Coach in Victoria, Australia. She is passionate about ICT, professional development and developing a school culture of continual learning. In this episode we talk about a range of topics including sharing to build  school culture, learning through failure, and developing a more thoughtful approach to teaching and [...]audio,education,podcast,virtualstaffroom,betcher,chrisbetcher,technology,edtech,blog,iwb,technologyhttp://virtualstaffroom.net/2011/04/vsr41-culture-and-vision/http://www.virtualstaffroom.net/podcast/VSR41.mp3 VSR40: There’s an App for That http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/vsr/~3/6OlnRRk3e2s/ http://virtualstaffroom.net/2011/02/vsr40-theres-an-app-for-that/#comments Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:04:51 +0000 chris@virtualstaffroom.net (Chris Betcher) http://virtualstaffroom.net/?p=361 Apple’s iDevices are gaining lots of traction in the education sphere lately, and with good reason. They have many of the characteristics of an almost perfect learning device, so it’s no wonder so many schools around the world are trying to work out how they might best fit into the learning process. Rob Newberry, Tyler Sherwood and Brett Moller all work in schools that are exploring ways that the iPad, iPhone and iPad touch can be leveraged for greater learning.

In this episode we hear some of the successes and lessons learned about deploying iDevices, we hear about an app written for Brett’s school in Queensland, as well as a quick round of app recommendations at the end.

Apps mentioned in this episode


]]> http://virtualstaffroom.net/2011/02/vsr40-theres-an-app-for-that/feed/ 6 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ noApple’s iDevices are gaining lots of traction in the education sphere lately, and with good reason. They have many of the characteristics of an almost perfect learning device, so it’s no wonder so many schools around the world are trying to woChris BetcherApple’s iDevices are gaining lots of traction in the education sphere lately, and with good reason. They have many of the characteristics of an almost perfect learning device, so it’s no wonder so many schools around the world are trying to work out how they might best fit into the learning process. Rob Newberry, Tyler Sherwood and Brett Moller [...]audio,education,podcast,virtualstaffroom,betcher,chrisbetcher,technology,edtech,blog,iwb,technologyhttp://virtualstaffroom.net/2011/02/vsr40-theres-an-app-for-that/http://www.virtualstaffroom.net/podcast/VSR40.mp3 VSR39: Scientific Curiosity http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/vsr/~3/t_PkJohwk90/ http://virtualstaffroom.net/2011/01/vsr39-scientific-curiosity/#comments Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:01:53 +0000 chris@virtualstaffroom.net (Chris Betcher) http://virtualstaffroom.net/?p=354 Tim Kong, John Pearce, Britt Gow and Leigh Zeitz get together to chat about science education, but we soon get carried away talking about some of the bigger, broader issues of teaching in general. In the end, we cover a whole lot of different stuff.  This was another podcast organised over Twitter at short notice.

Links for this episode

John Pearce
http://johnp.wordpress.com
@mrpbps

Britt Gow
http://brittgow.globalteacher.org.au
@brittgow

Tim Kong
http://continue.edublogs.org
@timoslimo

Leigh Zeitz
http://drzreflects.com
@zeitz


]]> http://virtualstaffroom.net/2011/01/vsr39-scientific-curiosity/feed/ 0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ noTim Kong, John Pearce, Britt Gow and Leigh Zeitz get together to chat about science education, but we soon get carried away talking about some of the bigger, broader issues of teaching in general. In the end, we cover a whole lot of different stuff.  ThisChris BetcherTim Kong, John Pearce, Britt Gow and Leigh Zeitz get together to chat about science education, but we soon get carried away talking about some of the bigger, broader issues of teaching in general. In the end, we cover a whole lot of different stuff.  This was another podcast organised over Twitter at short notice. [...]audio,education,podcast,virtualstaffroom,betcher,chrisbetcher,technology,edtech,blog,iwb,technologyhttp://virtualstaffroom.net/2011/01/vsr39-scientific-curiosity/http://www.virtualstaffroom.net/podcast/vsr39.mp3 VSR38: Student Voice http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/vsr/~3/YFCvuH4QvTM/ http://virtualstaffroom.net/2011/01/vsr38-student-voice/#comments Thu, 20 Jan 2011 09:23:18 +0000 chris@virtualstaffroom.net (Chris Betcher) http://virtualstaffroom.net/?p=349 When it comes to blogging with students, Linda Yollis and Kathleen Morris know what they’re talking about. In this episode they share some of their wisdom about getting very young students to blog effectively. Some great tips and advice on blogging.  Both Linda and Kathleen had their blogs nominated for the 2010 Edublog Awards, and Linda was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award. If you’re looking for great advice about student blogging, this is the place!

Kathleen Morris (nee McGeady)

Integrating Technology in the Primary Classroom
My professional learning blog where I share ideas and discuss issues surrounding ICT in the primary classroom
http://primarytech.globalteacher.org.au

2KM Blog
My Grade Two class blog at Leopold Primary School 2009 and 2010
http://2kmblog.globalstudent.org.au

Diigo Site
This is where I store my favourite websites.
http://www.diigo.com/user/kathleenmcgeady

Twitter: kathleen_morris
Skype: mrs.kathleen.morris

Linda Yollis

Mrs. Yollis’ Classroom Blog
(3rd grade classroom blog)
http://yollisclassblog.blogspot.com/

Reading Round-Up!

(shared collaboration blog w/Jonah Salsich / literacy blog)
http://thereadingroundup.blogspot.com/

Yollis’ 365 Project
(class project / learning about digital photography and creative commenting)
http://yollis365project.blogspot.com/

Educational Blogging Wiki
(resources for teachers who want to have a classroom blog)
http://educational-blogging.wikispaces.com/

Twitter: @lindayollis
Skype: lindayollis
Class Twitter: @MrsYollis

Shared Projects

Collaboration Corner
Shared collaboration blog with Linda Yollis
http://collaboration-corner.blogspot.com/

Ugandan Global Project
2010 global project across four continents
http://ugandanglobalproject.blogspot.com/


]]> http://virtualstaffroom.net/2011/01/vsr38-student-voice/feed/ 7 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ noWhen it comes to blogging with students, Linda Yollis and Kathleen Morris know what they’re talking about. In this episode they share some of their wisdom about getting very young students to blog effectively. Some great tips and advice on blogging.Chris BetcherWhen it comes to blogging with students, Linda Yollis and Kathleen Morris know what they’re talking about. In this episode they share some of their wisdom about getting very young students to blog effectively. Some great tips and advice on blogging.  Both Linda and Kathleen had their blogs nominated for the 2010 Edublog Awards, and [...]audio,education,podcast,virtualstaffroom,betcher,chrisbetcher,technology,edtech,blog,iwb,technologyhttp://virtualstaffroom.net/2011/01/vsr38-student-voice/http://www.virtualstaffroom.net/podcast/vsr38.mp3 VSR37: Design is Everything http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/vsr/~3/HgP0inH2sGQ/ http://virtualstaffroom.net/2010/12/vsr37-design-is-everything/#comments Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:32:36 +0000 chris@virtualstaffroom.net (Chris Betcher) http://virtualstaffroom.net/?p=324 Melinda Alford is a teacher who cares about design. From the design of her classroom, to the design of her school, to the design of the work she expects from her students, design plays an important role in the things she does.  In this episode we talk to Melinda about her classroom, her school, her city and a bunch of other things.

Melinda is from Atlanta Georgia in the USA, but teaches at Concordia International School in Shanghai China, where she’s lived with her family for the past 7 years. As well as talking about education issues we also chat a little about life in China. We also ask the controversial question, “do teachers who have done things outside of teaching make the best teachers?”

Melinda’s Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/melindaalford

Concordia International School Shanghai – http://www.ciss.com.cn/

Learning 2.010 Conference – http://hosted.ciss.com.cn/learning2010/

Also, don’t forget that the Virtual Staffroom has been nominated (again!) for an Edublog Award in the Best Educational Podcast division.  If you’d like to cast a vote our way, feel free at http://edublogawards.com/2010awards/best-educational-podcast-2010

PS: In the podcast I accidentally attributed the “Did You Know?” videos to Michael Wesch.  While Michael has made some amazing videos about Digital Ethnography, I should correct myself and say that Karl Fisch is generally considered to be the originator of the “Did you Know” videos.


]]> http://virtualstaffroom.net/2010/12/vsr37-design-is-everything/feed/ 1 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ noMelinda Alford is a teacher who cares about design. From the design of her classroom, to the design of her school, to the design of the work she expects from her students, design plays an important role in the things she does.  In this episode we talk to Chris BetcherMelinda Alford is a teacher who cares about design. From the design of her classroom, to the design of her school, to the design of the work she expects from her students, design plays an important role in the things she does.  In this episode we talk to Melinda about her classroom, her school, her city and [...]audio,education,podcast,virtualstaffroom,betcher,chrisbetcher,technology,edtech,blog,iwb,technologyhttp://virtualstaffroom.net/2010/12/vsr37-design-is-everything/http://www.virtualstaffroom.net/podcast/VSR37.mp3 Chris BetchernonadultThe Virtual Staffroom