Episode 7 Learning Online

Show notes:
Jeff n' Dan discuss the benefits and pitfalls of online learning environments.

Tech Talk:
Jeff Reviews some free and easy Course/Learning Management Systems
http://www.haikuls.com/index.php
http://yacapaca.com/
http://k12onlineconference.org
http://ning.com

Media Integration:
Dan discusses “Curse of Curves” by Cute is What We Aim For.

Book Talk:
Dan reviews the Minx line of graphic novel from DC comics. Including The Plain Janes & The Re-Gifters

Didya See?:
Regionalization Meeting in Western Maine with the Rural Caucus
Baldacci fights plan to cut school aid (Kennebec Journal)

Music in this week's episode comes from www.flashkit.com and Penmachine Podcast. “Meltdown Man” intro music by Derek K. Miller.

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This episode was recorded Feb 15, 2008.

Episode 2 One and Done vs. Resubmitting

Show Notes:
Jeff n' Dan discuss "one and done" assessments like final exams and midterms versus allowing students to resubmit and revise work for a better grade. Which is better for learning? Which is more true to "real life?"

Tech Talk:

Jeff introduces screencasting tools that let you take pictures or video of what's on your computer screen and share it with others.
Jing- www.jingproject.com
Camtasia- www.techsmith.com/camtasia.asp
Screencast-o-matic- www.screencast-o-matic.com

Media Integration:

Dan discusses a vocabulary website that helps feed the world.
Freerice- www.freerice.com

Jeff shares a podcast about, grammar, yes grammar!
Grammar Girl- http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/

Book Talk:

Dan shares his thoughts on the "Runaways" series by Brian K. Vaughn

Music in this week's episode comes from www.flashkit.com

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This episode was recorded January 6th, 2008.