




Show notes: Discussion: Dan, Jeff, Mark, and surprise guest Harold discuss their impressions of the ACTEM MaineEd08 conference. Check out the official conference page at http://www.actem.org/Pages/ACTEM_Conference/index Links mentioned in the show: Mark Spahr’s website with live blogging of the conference sessions he attended. markspahr.com Seedlings “Geek of the Week” delicious links. These were the links shared at the session. The podcast of the session is forthcoming but should be found soon as Episode 40 at http://bobsprankle.com/bitbybit_wordpress/ Thanks to Michael Richards for setting up the “One Stop Shop” netvibes aggregator which picks up on the MaineEd08 tag. http://www.netvibes.com/actem#ACTEM Look for other MaineED08 tagged content on Google. http://tinyurl.com/5cjbx6 Jim Moulton’s Web Resources for Teachers http://jimmoulton.org/1.html Resources from Keynote Speaker Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach http://www.21stcenturycollaborative.com/resources.html http://21stcenturylearning.wikispaces.com/MAINEducation+2008 Dr. Tim Tyson and Mabry School online http://drtimtyson.com/ http://mabryonline.org/ & http://www.cobbk12.org/~mabry/ Subscribe to the student video and Mabry School’s iTunes Channel http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=73888013 Particulary check out the Alamo Book Report and the 2006 Best Video Cinematography podcast. Liz Davis’s 21st Century Resources for Teacher Wiki http://21ctools.wikispaces.com/ Props to Zach Connerty-Marin and Evan Pryzant of Falmouth High School on Student’s Perspective on Technology Music in this week's episode comes from Penmachine Podcast. “Meltdown Man” intro music by Derek K. Miller. Bumper music, “Particle Spin 30” Composed by: Roy Dank, BMI (33%), Michael Genato, ASCAP (34%), James Ronaghan, BMI (33%) also from freeplaymusic.com Listener feedback is encouraged. Contact us at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com or leave us comments at http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com or on Twitter, name Wicked Decent, or on Skype- Wicked Decent Learning. This episode was recorded October 17, 2008.
11/30/2008 | Download File (2.74 MB) - right click to download
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11/23/2008 | Download File (83.38 MB) - right click to download
Show notes: Discussion: @ 7:15 Dan and Jeff discuss what makes a good administrator. Tech Talk: @ 45:58 Jeff shares some technology sites with teacher & copyright friendly audio and video resources. http://www.spinxpress.com/getmedia http://soundtransit.nl/index.html http://www.soundsnap.com/ http://www2.schooltube.com http://soundzabound.com Book Talk: @ 56:13 Dan talks about “Monster” Walter Dean Myers Media Integration: @ 1:01:39 Dan discusses http://www.graphicaudio.net Listener Feedback @ 1:06:01 Welcome Aussies! All Pinko Talk… We’re moving…stay tuned! Music in this week's episode comes from Penmachine Podcast. “Meltdown Man” intro music by Derek K. Miller. Bumper music, “Particle Spin 30” Composed by:Roy Dank, BMI (33%), Michael Genato, ASCAP (34%), James Ronaghan, BMI (33%) also from freeplaymusic.com Listener feedback is encouraged. Contact us at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com or leave us comments at http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com or on Twitter, name Wicked Decent, or on Skype- Wicked Decent Learning. This episode was recorded November 23, 2008.
11/18/2008 | Download File (70.87 MB) - right click to download
Show Notes: This week we have a conversation with Liz B. Davis about the importance of professional and personal learning networks. Check out some of the links mentioned in the show. Liz's Blog http://edtechpower.blogspot.com/ Liz'z Book on Lulu.com http://stores.lulu.com/store.php?fAcctID=2394647 Liz's Wikis http://21ctools.wikispaces.com/ Listener Feedback: Jim Burke asks if we can get closer to the microphone. Richard Byrne nominates us for a 2008 Edublog "Eddy" award. Thanks Richard! We nominate our own picks. See who we chose at the blog http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com/2008/11/and-nominees-are.html Music in this week's episode comes from Penmachine Podcast. “Meltdown Man” intro music by Derek K. Miller. Bumper music, “Particle Spin 30” Composed by:Roy Dank, BMI (33%), Michael Genato, ASCAP (34%), James Ronaghan, BMI (33%) also from freeplaymusic.com Listener feedback is encouraged. Contact us at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com or leave us comments at http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com or on Twitter, name Wicked Decent, or on Skype- Wicked Decent Learning. This episode was recorded November 15, 2008.
11/9/2008 | Download File (87.29 MB) - right click to download
Show notes: Discussion: @ 4:11 Dan and Jeff recreate the discussion on how to identify and help struggling learners. Shout out to www.cast.org Tech Talk: @ 46:09 Jeff reviews some social studies resources online http://news.google.com/archivesearch http://www.digitalvaults.org http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/ http://mcsslinks.wikispaces.com Book Talk: @ 56:53 Dan reviews the graphic novel Emiko Superstar by Mariko Tamaki and Steve Roltson Media Integration: @ 1:02:00 Dan discusses the educational implications of “Night of the Living Dead”… no really! Did ya see?/Listener Feedback @ 1:10:50 Mark Sparh wants Haiku RByrne as an Elitist? Music in this week's episode comes from Penmachine Podcast. “Meltdown Man” intro music by Derek K. Miller. Bumper music, “Particle Spin 30” Composed by:Roy Dank, BMI (33%), Michael Genato, ASCAP (34%), James Ronaghan, BMI (33%) also from freeplaymusic.com Listener feedback is encouraged. Contact us at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com or leave us comments at http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com or on Twitter, name Wicked Decent, or on Skype- Wicked Decent Learning. This episode was recorded November 9, 2008.
11/2/2008 | Download File (74.17 MB) - right click to download
Episode 43 Literacy. Now available in your content area! Show notes: Discussion: @ 6:54 Dan and Jeff discuss literacy and it’s important role in student success. Tech Talk: @ 43:12 More tech resources for sharing what you’ve found on the web with others. http://www.simplybox.com/ http://www.agglom.com/ http://www.snipd.com/ Book Talk: @ 50:34 Dan reviews “Using Metacognitive Assessments to Create Individualized Reading Instruction” by Susan E. Israel Media Integration: @ 55:59 The Mabry School’s Podcast Feed. http://mabryonline.org/podcasts/archives/display_all_podcasts/index.html http://mabryonline.org/archives/2007/04/2007_film_festi.html http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=73888013 Music in this week's episode comes from Penmachine Podcast. “Meltdown Man” intro music by Derek K. Miller. Bumper music, “Particle Spin 30” Composed by:Roy Dank, BMI (33%), Michael Genato, ASCAP (34%), James Ronaghan, BMI (33%) also from freeplaymusic.com Listener feedback is encouraged. Contact us at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com or leave us comments at http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com or on Twitter, name Wicked Decent, or on Skype- Wicked Decent Learning. This episode was recorded November 2, 2008.
11/2/2008 | Download File (74.17 MB) - right click to download
Episode 43 Literacy. Now available in your content area! Show notes: Discussion: @ 6:54 Dan and Jeff discuss literacy and it’s important role in student success. Tech Talk: @ 43:12 More tech resources for sharing what you’ve found on the web with others. http://www.simplybox.com/ http://www.agglom.com/ http://www.snipd.com/ Book Talk: @ 50:34 Dan reviews “Using Metacognitive Assessments to Create Individualized Reading Instruction” by Susan E. Israel Media Integration: @ 55:59 The Mabry School’s Podcast Feed. http://mabryonline.org/podcasts/archives/display_all_podcasts/index.html http://mabryonline.org/archives/2007/04/2007_film_festi.html http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=73888013 Music in this week's episode comes from Penmachine Podcast. “Meltdown Man” intro music by Derek K. Miller. Bumper music, “Particle Spin 30” Composed by:Roy Dank, BMI (33%), Michael Genato, ASCAP (34%), James Ronaghan, BMI (33%) also from freeplaymusic.com Listener feedback is encouraged. Contact us at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com or leave us comments at http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com or on Twitter, name Wicked Decent, or on Skype- Wicked Decent Learning. This episode was recorded November 2, 2008.
10/30/2008 | Download File (89.14 MB) - right click to download
Show notes: Discussion: @ 4:24 Dan and Jeff continue the discussion about starting a school from scratch, focusing on curriculum. Tech Talk: @ 52:19 Jeff reviews language resources available through The Center for Language Education and Research http://clear.msu.edu/clear/store/products.php?product_category=online Book Talk: @ 59:51 Dan reviews the manga book “Astroboy” by Osamu Tezuka Media Integration: @ 1:05:07 Jeff talks about content available at Learnoutloud.com http://www.learnoutloud.com/contents/All-LearnOutLoud.com's-Podcasts/9/21 Did ya see?/Listener Feedback @ 1:08:15 Consolidation Petition in the News http://waldo.villagesoup.com/Government/story.cfm?storyID=131791 Maine DOE will dump writing test http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081022/NEWS0104/810229969 Kittery still single http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20081022-NEWS-810220354 Maine DOE says to expect flat funding for schools http://www.sunjournal.com/story/287612-3/MaineNews/Schools_facing_funding_freeze/ Thanks for ALL the comments! Heard from new listeners Zach, Liz B Davis, and the new twitters that have added us. Music in this week's episode comes from Penmachine Podcast. “Meltdown Man” intro music by Derek K. Miller. Bumper music, “Particle Spin 30” Composed by:Roy Dank, BMI (33%), Michael Genato, ASCAP (34%), James Ronaghan, BMI (33%) also from freeplaymusic.com Listener feedback is encouraged. Contact us at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com or leave us comments at http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com or on Twitter, name Wicked Decent, or on Skype- Wicked Decent Learning. This episode was recorded October 26, 2008.
10/27/2008 | Download File (89.14 MB) - right click to download
Show notes: Discussion: @ 4:24 Dan and Jeff continue the discussion about starting a school from scratch, focusing on curriculum. Tech Talk: @ 52:19 Jeff reviews language resources available through The Center for Language Education and Research http://clear.msu.edu/clear/store/products.php?product_category=online Book Talk: @ 59:51 Dan reviews the manga book “Astroboy” by Osamu Tezuka Media Integration: @ 1:05:07 Jeff talks about content available at Learnoutloud.com http://www.learnoutloud.com/contents/All-LearnOutLoud.com's-Podcasts/9/21 Did ya see?/Listener Feedback @ 1:08:15 Consolidation Petition in the News http://waldo.villagesoup.com/Government/story.cfm?storyID=131791 Maine DOE will dump writing test http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081022/NEWS0104/810229969 Kittery still single http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20081022-NEWS-810220354 Maine DOE says to expect flat funding for schools http://www.sunjournal.com/story/287612-3/MaineNews/Schools_facing_funding_freeze/ Thanks for ALL the comments! Heard from new listeners Zach, Liz B Davis, and the new twitters that have added us. Music in this week's episode comes from Penmachine Podcast. “Meltdown Man” intro music by Derek K. Miller. Bumper music, “Particle Spin 30” Composed by:Roy Dank, BMI (33%), Michael Genato, ASCAP (34%), James Ronaghan, BMI (33%) also from freeplaymusic.com Listener feedback is encouraged. Contact us at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com or leave us comments at http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com or on Twitter, name Wicked Decent, or on Skype- Wicked Decent Learning. This episode was recorded October 26, 2008.
10/18/2008 | Download File (77.03 MB) - right click to download
Show notes: Discussion: Dan, Jeff, Mark, and surprise guest Harold discuss their impressions of the ACTEM MaineEd08 conference. Check out the official conference page at http://www.actem.org/Pages/ACTEM_Conference/index Links mentioned in the show: Mark Spahr’s website with live blogging of the conference sessions he attended. markspahr.com Seedlings “Geek of the Week” delicious links. These were the links shared at the session. The podcast of the session is forthcoming but should be found soon as Episode 40 at http://bobsprankle.com/bitbybit_wordpress/ Thanks to Michael Richards for setting up the “One Stop Shop” netvibes aggregator which picks up on the MaineEd08 tag. http://www.netvibes.com/actem#ACTEM Look for other MaineED08 tagged content on Google. http://tinyurl.com/5cjbx6 Jim Moulton’s Web Resources for Teachers http://jimmoulton.org/1.html Resources from Keynote Speaker Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach http://www.21stcenturycollaborative.com/resources.html http://21stcenturylearning.wikispaces.com/MAINEducation+2008 Dr. Tim Tyson and Mabry School online http://drtimtyson.com/ http://mabryonline.org/ & http://www.cobbk12.org/~mabry/ Subscribe to the student video and Mabry School’s iTunes Channel http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=73888013 Particulary check out the Alamo Book Report and the 2006 Best Video Cinematography podcast. Liz Davis’s 21st Century Resources for Teacher Wiki http://21ctools.wikispaces.com/ Props to Zach Connerty-Marin and Evan Pryzant of Falmouth High School on Student’s Perspective on Technology Music in this week's episode comes from Penmachine Podcast. “Meltdown Man” intro music by Derek K. Miller. Bumper music, “Particle Spin 30” Composed by: Roy Dank, BMI (33%), Michael Genato, ASCAP (34%), James Ronaghan, BMI (33%) also from freeplaymusic.com Listener feedback is encouraged. Contact us at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com or leave us comments at http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com or on Twitter, name Wicked Decent, or on Skype- Wicked Decent Learning. This episode was recorded October 17, 2008.
10/14/2008 | Download File (81.32 MB) - right click to download
Episode 39- It’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow Show notes: Discussion: @ 7:56 Dan and Jeff discuss what they’d do if they were starting a school from square one. Tech Talk: @ 47:15 Jeff reviews some sites that could save you money. http://www.printwhatyoulike.com/ http://www.izzit.org/videoclub/index.php http://www.imdb.com/features/video/ http://jamlegend.com/ Book Talk: @ 54:00 Dan Reviews “The Spellman Files” by Lisa Lutz Media Integration: @ 57:26 Dan discusses the music of Gym Class Heroes. Didya See/Listener Feedback @ 1:02:40 Music in this week's episode comes from Penmachine Podcast. “Meltdown Man” intro music by Derek K. Miller. Bumper music, “Particle Spin 30” Composed by: Roy Dank, BMI (33%), Michael Genato, ASCAP (34%), James Ronaghan, BMI (33%) also from freeplaymusic.com Listener feedback is encouraged. Contact us at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com or leave us comments at http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com or on Twitter, name Wicked Decent, or on Skype- Wicked Decent Learning. This episode was recorded October 7, 2008.