Sunday, November 30, 2008

We've moved....

We have officially moved from our old podcast host, Mypodcast.com and to your new host at blubrry.com. What does that mean for you? Well, if you subscribe through iTunes, it means updating your subscription. That can be done by clicking here to access the new shows and the new iTunes storefront page. If you don't subscribe through iTunes, send us an email at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com to let us know if you are having trouble making the switch to the new show. We will help you make the swap as painless as possible. You can access it directly through this blog or through our Blubrry.com page.

Episode 47 Staying on Track

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Episode 47 Staying On Track
Show notes:
Discussion: @ 5:19
Dan and Jeff discuss ability grouping.

Tech Talk: @ 57:13
Jeff discusses resources for ELA teachers.
http://www.visuwords.com/
http://www.googlelittrips.org/
http://www.pppst.com/languagearts.html

Book Talk: @ 1:02:26
Dan talks about “Kick Me” by Paul Feig

Media Integration: @ 1:05:17
Dan discusses the TV show “Friday Night Lights.”

Didya See?/Listener Feedback @ 1:09:17
We are moving to Podango.com TWO iTunes Storefronts. Look for “The Wicked Decent Learning PODCAST storefront for current stuff.
Congrats to Free Tech for Teachers on one year anniversary.
http://www.freetech4teachers.blogspot.com
Link to Donna’s Test Reflection Template you’ve been asking for.
http://drop.io/wickeddecent/media
Including students on school board
http://www.dailybulldog.com/db/?p=1049

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 30, 2008.

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Episode 46 Administrator II Judgement Day

Episode 46 Administator II Judgement Day
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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.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Testing Out Podango

We are looking at a new podcast host. If all things work this file should appear on our podcast page on iTunes.

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Sunday, November 16, 2008

Test Post

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Episode 45 A Conversation with Liz B. Davis

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/

http://nprradio.myradiotoolbar.com/

http://pairadimes.davidtruss.com/facing-facebook/


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.

Saturday, November 15, 2008

And the nominees are....

Recently I became more aware of the "Eddy" awards. These are awards given out for educational blogging each year and nominations are open to anyone who has their own blog. I had sort of heard of it in prior years but this year I had planned to nominate some of my favorite educational bloggers. Someone beat me to the punch. Richard Byrne of FreeTech4Teachers blog nominated Wicked Decent Learning for "Best Educational Use of Audio". Thank you Richard for your nomination. We never expected a positive superlative adjective to be thrown our way (sorry English teacher talk).

We'd like to nominate some people we think deserve some recognition in the field of educational blogging. If you'd like to nominate someone yourself, go to the nomination page here.

Best Resource Sharing Blog: FreeTech4Teachers blog by Richard Byrne (and not because he nominated us). All it takes is one look at this blog and you can instantly see the value in subscribing. Lots "use this on Monday" ideas and Richard consistently ties resources back to educational application with explanations, ideas and examples to current uses. This is the place to be..... go there..... now...... I mean it, why are you even reading further.

Best Educational Wiki: Learning in Maine Resources. This site was started by Jim Burke and has an incredible set of resources contributed by multiple people. It's up to date and he's very open to contributions. I doubt there is a topic, educational buzz word, or subject not respresented in some way. Don't just read, contribute and help grow this amazing resource.

Best Educational Use of a Social Networking Service: Ernie Easter's Maine Holocaust Ning. If you teach the Holocaust or want to see what you can do to join the "Never Again" commitment, this is the place to be. Ernie has 50+ members contributing resources, video, and reviews of content for this important cause.

Best Educational Use of Audio: Dave Solon's TwentyMinutes4Tech podcast. Dave is a PA tech education guy with a simple concept. You can influence and inspire educators about the power of technology in twenty minutes. He has landed some great interviews with not just people in the field of technology, but with people like Daniel Pink who have challenged the thinking of many teachers, schools and students. We chatted with Dave here back in Episode 24.

Thanks to these fine folks for all that they do.

-Jeff

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Episode 44 Still Strugglin'

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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.

Sunday, November 2, 2008

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.