Episode 26 A Will Smith-Free Independence Day

Show notes:
Discussion: @ 4:50
Jeff and Dan discuss how to foster independence in the classroom.

Tech Talk: @ 40:19
Jeff reviews a random assortment of sites that can foster independent thinking in teachers and students.
www.factchecked.org
Maine Dept. of Education on iTunes U
MIT Courseware http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/hs/home/home/index.htm

Book Talk @ 50:32
Dan reviews “Salt Water Taffy: the Seaside Adventures of Jack and Benny” by Matthew Loux

Media Integration: @ 54:54
Jeff Discusses the TV show “30 Days” on FX and http://www.hulu.com/30-days

Listener Feedback: @ 59:55
teachJ says Wickademics check out his blog at http://teachj.wordpress.com/
SkipZ via Twitter- “I think a nice mixture of your wisdom, knowledge, and Humor” is why he listens. Thinks a “ning” is a good idea & thanks for the whiteboard resources.
Rmbyrne via twitter says we put together a good show. (Thanks to him for web traffic)
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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

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This episode was recorded July 7, 2008.