Hey folks,
I added a music widget to the blog to feature the songs we discuss during media integration as well as a few other songs that I've come to find handy in my teaching.
Just thought it would add something new to the mix here on the blog. Let me know what you think.
Dan, WDL
Showing posts with label music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label music. Show all posts
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Friday, October 10, 2008
Episode 40 ACTEM, I Hardly Know 'Em
Show notes:
Discussion: @ 7:38
Dan and Jeff preview the offerings of the Association for Computer Technology Educators of Maine MainEd conference for October 17th in Augusta. http://www.actem.org/Pages/ACTEM_Conference/index
Check out http://www.actem.org/Pages/ACTEM_OnTiME/index and listen to Episode 7 for the official ACTEM preview podcast.
Tech Talk: @ 44:22
Jeff reviews some sites for creating and finding music.
http://www.jamglue.com/
http://www.kompoz.com/compose-collaborate/home.music
http://www.bojam.com/
Book Talk & Media Integration: @ 49:59
Dan reviews the book and website “Learning to Love you More”
http://www.learningtoloveyoumore.com
Didya See/Listener Feedback @ 57:11
WDL plans for a meet-up at The Ground Round in Augusta @ 4:00 after ACTEM.
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 9, 2008.
Discussion: @ 7:38
Dan and Jeff preview the offerings of the Association for Computer Technology Educators of Maine MainEd conference for October 17th in Augusta. http://www.actem.org/Pages/ACTEM_Conference/index
Check out http://www.actem.org/Pages/ACTEM_OnTiME/index and listen to Episode 7 for the official ACTEM preview podcast.
Tech Talk: @ 44:22
Jeff reviews some sites for creating and finding music.
http://www.jamglue.com/
http://www.kompoz.com/compose-collaborate/home.music
http://www.bojam.com/
Book Talk & Media Integration: @ 49:59
Dan reviews the book and website “Learning to Love you More”
http://www.learningtoloveyoumore.com
Didya See/Listener Feedback @ 57:11
WDL plans for a meet-up at The Ground Round in Augusta @ 4:00 after ACTEM.
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 9, 2008.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Episode 38 Spirit Fingers
Episode 38- Spirit Fingers
Show notes:
Discussion: @ 4:39
Dan and Jeff discuss creating school spirit
Tech Talk: @ 49:02
Dan reviews the MARVEL databases available to all citizens of Maine.
http://libraries.maine.edu/mainedatabases
Book Talk: @ 56:02
Dan reviews “Do I Really Have to Teach Reading?” by Cris Tovani
Media Integration: @ 1:01:08
Jeff reviews www.Garageband.com, an online independent music community with lots of possibilities. Free MP3s at http://www.garageband.com/genre
Didya See/Listener Feedback @ 1:07:46
Sue Gendron answers questions about consolidation, NCLB, and MEA Test Scores.
http://www.mpbn.net/mainewatch/education-plum-creek.html
Auburn Teacher’s Healthcare Situation
http://www.sunjournal.com/story/284572-3/LewistonAuburn/Teachers_could_face_losses/
Maine Teacher Makes it on Survivor.
http://www.cbs.com/primetime/survivor/bio/bob_17/bio.php?season=17
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 September 27, 2008.
Show notes:
Discussion: @ 4:39
Dan and Jeff discuss creating school spirit
Tech Talk: @ 49:02
Dan reviews the MARVEL databases available to all citizens of Maine.
http://libraries.maine.edu/mainedatabases
Book Talk: @ 56:02
Dan reviews “Do I Really Have to Teach Reading?” by Cris Tovani
Media Integration: @ 1:01:08
Jeff reviews www.Garageband.com, an online independent music community with lots of possibilities. Free MP3s at http://www.garageband.com/genre
Didya See/Listener Feedback @ 1:07:46
Sue Gendron answers questions about consolidation, NCLB, and MEA Test Scores.
http://www.mpbn.net/mainewatch/education-plum-creek.html
Auburn Teacher’s Healthcare Situation
http://www.sunjournal.com/story/284572-3/LewistonAuburn/Teachers_could_face_losses/
Maine Teacher Makes it on Survivor.
http://www.cbs.com/primetime/survivor/bio/bob_17/bio.php?season=17
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 September 27, 2008.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Episode 29 Don't Mean to Brag, But...
Show notes:
Discussion: @ 5:04
Jeff and Dan discuss some personal “best practices” that work for them as requested from a listener named Courtney.
Tech Talk: @ 46:09
Jeff reviews some site that can help you with educational uses of your webcam.
http://www.bubblecomment.com/
http://www.eyejot.com/features/eyejotthis.html
http://www.seero.com/
Book Talk: @53:33
Dan reviews “Teaching Adolescent Writers” by Kelly Gallagher
Media Integration: @ 58:31
Dan discusses the works of Johnny Cash.
Did ya see? @ 1:07:00
DOE awards special diploma.
http://tinyurl.com/6khpdp
http://www.wcsh6.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=90700&catid=2
Listener Feedback: @ 1:09:28
Listener SkipZ had lots of comments.
We are starting a Ning. Email us for an invite.
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 July 26, 2008.
Discussion: @ 5:04
Jeff and Dan discuss some personal “best practices” that work for them as requested from a listener named Courtney.
Tech Talk: @ 46:09
Jeff reviews some site that can help you with educational uses of your webcam.
http://www.bubblecomment.com/
http://www.eyejot.com/features/eyejotthis.html
http://www.seero.com/
Book Talk: @53:33
Dan reviews “Teaching Adolescent Writers” by Kelly Gallagher
Media Integration: @ 58:31
Dan discusses the works of Johnny Cash.
Did ya see? @ 1:07:00
DOE awards special diploma.
http://tinyurl.com/6khpdp
http://www.wcsh6.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=90700&catid=2
Listener Feedback: @ 1:09:28
Listener SkipZ had lots of comments.
We are starting a Ning. Email us for an invite.
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 July 26, 2008.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Episode 19 The Legend of the "You Win" Philosophy
Episode- 19 The Legend of the "You Win" Philosophy
Show notes:
Discussion: @ 2:30
Jeff n' Dan discuss how schools recognize student achievements.
Tech Talk: @ 45:58
Jeff reviews some free online video editing tools.
http://www.viddler.com
http://www.jumpcut.com
http://motionbox.com
http://eyespot.com
Media Integration: @ 53:39
Dan discusses the music of Bad Religion’s Greg Graffin.
Book Talk @ 1:02:08
Dan reviews the graphic novel anthology Flight Explorer by Kazu Kibuishi.
Did ya See @ 1:06:42
High Food Prices hit Maine School Lunch Programs
Birds of Geek Podcast
Listener Feedback @ 1:10:13
Can you guess which two episodes topped 100 downloads?
Blog reaches 2000 hits.
Music in this week's episode comes from Penmachine Podcast. “Meltdown Man” intro music by Derek K. Miller.
Listener feedback is encouraged. Contact us at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com or leave us comments at http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com
This episode was recorded May 12, 2008.
Show notes:
Discussion: @ 2:30
Jeff n' Dan discuss how schools recognize student achievements.
Tech Talk: @ 45:58
Jeff reviews some free online video editing tools.
http://www.viddler.com
http://www.jumpcut.com
http://motionbox.com
http://eyespot.com
Media Integration: @ 53:39
Dan discusses the music of Bad Religion’s Greg Graffin.
Book Talk @ 1:02:08
Dan reviews the graphic novel anthology Flight Explorer by Kazu Kibuishi.
Did ya See @ 1:06:42
High Food Prices hit Maine School Lunch Programs
Birds of Geek Podcast
Listener Feedback @ 1:10:13
Can you guess which two episodes topped 100 downloads?
Blog reaches 2000 hits.
Music in this week's episode comes from Penmachine Podcast. “Meltdown Man” intro music by Derek K. Miller.
Listener feedback is encouraged. Contact us at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com or leave us comments at http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com
This episode was recorded May 12, 2008.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Episode 17 You Earn a Gold Star!
Episode- 17 You Earn a Gold Star
Show notes:
Discussion: @ 5:37
Jeff n' Dan discuss factors in student motivation.
Tech Talk: @ 42:43
Jeff reviews some free online quiz sites.
http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/
http://quizlet.com/
http://classmarker.com
http://zohochallenge.com
Media Integration: @ 52:52
Jeff does a tour of Discovery Educator Network.
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
Book Talk @ 57:50
Dan talks about the book Song Catchers by Mikey Hart with K.M. Kostyal
Did ya See @ 1:07:29
Twit for your freedom? One student in Egypt did. http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/04/25/twitter.buck/index.html
Listener Feedback @ 1:13:08
Micheal Richard brings you Education Bingo
Thanks to RByrne for Zoho Challenge check his blog out at http://freetech4teachers.blogspot.com
Music in this week's episode comes from Penmachine Podcast. “Meltdown Man” intro music by Derek K. Miller.
Listener feedback is encouraged. Contact us at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com or leave us comments at http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com
This episode was recorded
Show notes:
Discussion: @ 5:37
Jeff n' Dan discuss factors in student motivation.
Tech Talk: @ 42:43
Jeff reviews some free online quiz sites.
http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/
http://quizlet.com/
http://classmarker.com
http://zohochallenge.com
Media Integration: @ 52:52
Jeff does a tour of Discovery Educator Network.
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
Book Talk @ 57:50
Dan talks about the book Song Catchers by Mikey Hart with K.M. Kostyal
Did ya See @ 1:07:29
Twit for your freedom? One student in Egypt did. http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/04/25/twitter.buck/index.html
Listener Feedback @ 1:13:08
Micheal Richard brings you Education Bingo
Thanks to RByrne for Zoho Challenge check his blog out at http://freetech4teachers.blogspot.com
Music in this week's episode comes from Penmachine Podcast. “Meltdown Man” intro music by Derek K. Miller.
Listener feedback is encouraged. Contact us at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com or leave us comments at http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com
This episode was recorded
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Episode 13 In Service Insanity
Episode- 13 In-Service Insanity
Show notes:
Discussion: @ 4:00
Jeff n' Dan discuss workshop and professional development days: what makes us insane, what we need more of.
Tech Talk: @ 42:06
Jeff Reviews some online photo editing tools:
Adobe Photoshop Express
LunaPic
http://www.pixer.us/
http://www.wiredness.com/index.php
http://www.splashup.com/
http://www.picnik.com/
http://snipshot.com/
Media Integration: @ 50:49
Dan discusses Flocabulary
Book Talk @ 59:58
Dan talks about the book Satchel Paige: Striking Out Jim Crow by James Sturm and Rich Tommaso.
Didya See?: @ 1:07:58
The draconian budget cuts across the state
Listener Feedback @ 1:16:33
No love for Incredible Hulk but Yay Doogie!
“Big Fat Liar”
Congrats to Mark on the new baby!
Music in this week's episode comes from Penmachine Podcast. “Meltdown Man” intro music by Derek K. Miller.
Listener feedback is encouraged. Contact us at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com or leave us comments at http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com
This episode was recorded March 28, 2008.
Show notes:
Discussion: @ 4:00
Jeff n' Dan discuss workshop and professional development days: what makes us insane, what we need more of.
Tech Talk: @ 42:06
Jeff Reviews some online photo editing tools:
Adobe Photoshop Express
LunaPic
http://www.pixer.us/
http://www.wiredness.com/index.php
http://www.splashup.com/
http://www.picnik.com/
http://snipshot.com/
Media Integration: @ 50:49
Dan discusses Flocabulary
Book Talk @ 59:58
Dan talks about the book Satchel Paige: Striking Out Jim Crow by James Sturm and Rich Tommaso.
Didya See?: @ 1:07:58
The draconian budget cuts across the state
Listener Feedback @ 1:16:33
No love for Incredible Hulk but Yay Doogie!
“Big Fat Liar”
Congrats to Mark on the new baby!
Music in this week's episode comes from Penmachine Podcast. “Meltdown Man” intro music by Derek K. Miller.
Listener feedback is encouraged. Contact us at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com or leave us comments at http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com
This episode was recorded March 28, 2008.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Episode 12 Sir, What's this Technology Doing in My Soup?
Episode- 12 Sir, What’s This Technology Doing in My Soup?
Show notes:
Discussion: @ 4:11
Jeff n' Dan discuss a user suggested topic of effective Technology Integration.
Tech Talk: @ 39:11
Jeff Reviews some fun and functional online comic creation tools.
http://comicjuice.com/
http://www.bitstrips.com/create/comic/?full=1
http://www.pikistrips.com/
http://www.stripcreator.com/make.php
Book Talk @ 53:24
Dan talks about the book What a Song Can Do: Twelve Riffs on the Power of Music edited by Jennifer Armstrong.
Media Integration: @ 58:56
Dan discusses the video streaming site www.hulu.com
Didya See?: @ 1:05:00
Neither did we…
Listener Feedback @ 1:08:10
Music in this week's episode comes from Penmachine Podcast. “Meltdown Man” intro music by Derek K. Miller.
Listener feedback is encouraged. Contact us at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com or leave us comments at http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com
This episode was recorded March 20, 2008.
Show notes:
Discussion: @ 4:11
Jeff n' Dan discuss a user suggested topic of effective Technology Integration.
Tech Talk: @ 39:11
Jeff Reviews some fun and functional online comic creation tools.
http://comicjuice.com/
http://www.bitstrips.com/create/comic/?full=1
http://www.pikistrips.com/
http://www.stripcreator.com/make.php
Book Talk @ 53:24
Dan talks about the book What a Song Can Do: Twelve Riffs on the Power of Music edited by Jennifer Armstrong.
Media Integration: @ 58:56
Dan discusses the video streaming site www.hulu.com
Didya See?: @ 1:05:00
Neither did we…
Listener Feedback @ 1:08:10
Music in this week's episode comes from Penmachine Podcast. “Meltdown Man” intro music by Derek K. Miller.
Listener feedback is encouraged. Contact us at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com or leave us comments at http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com
This episode was recorded March 20, 2008.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Episode 8 We Don't Need No Stinking Credits
Show notes:
Discussion: @ 2:21 minutes
Jeff n' Dan discuss the proposed changes in the Graduation Requirements in Maine. Here's a link to the video introduction by Commissioner Sue Gendron. We recommend that you watch it and leave feedback at the DOE's website.
Tech Talk: @ 45 minutes
Jeff Reviews some Wiki sites. What are they and why would you use them.
http://Wikispaces.com
http://Wetpaint.com
http://pbwiki.com
http://currikki.com
http://wikimatrix.org
Media Integration: @ 51 minutes
Dan discusses three country songs and their use in the classroom.
Brad Paisley's "Online"
Montgomery Gentry's "What Do You Think About That"
Taylor Swift's "I'm Only Me When I'm with You"
Book Talk: @ 57:20 minutes
Dan reviews the book The Realm of Possiblity by David Levithan.
Didya See?: @ 1:02:25 minutes
SAD 58 misses an exception to regionalization by “This much” (Source: Sun Journal)
What’s the Beef with the School Lunch Program?
Music in this week's episode comes from Penmachine Podcast. “Meltdown Man” intro music by Derek K. Miller.
Listener feedback is encouraged. Contact us at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com or leave us comments at http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com
This episode was recorded Feb 23, 2008.
Discussion: @ 2:21 minutes
Jeff n' Dan discuss the proposed changes in the Graduation Requirements in Maine. Here's a link to the video introduction by Commissioner Sue Gendron. We recommend that you watch it and leave feedback at the DOE's website.
Tech Talk: @ 45 minutes
Jeff Reviews some Wiki sites. What are they and why would you use them.
http://Wikispaces.com
http://Wetpaint.com
http://pbwiki.com
http://currikki.com
http://wikimatrix.org
Media Integration: @ 51 minutes
Dan discusses three country songs and their use in the classroom.
Brad Paisley's "Online"
Montgomery Gentry's "What Do You Think About That"
Taylor Swift's "I'm Only Me When I'm with You"
Book Talk: @ 57:20 minutes
Dan reviews the book The Realm of Possiblity by David Levithan.
Didya See?: @ 1:02:25 minutes
SAD 58 misses an exception to regionalization by “This much” (Source: Sun Journal)
What’s the Beef with the School Lunch Program?
Music in this week's episode comes from Penmachine Podcast. “Meltdown Man” intro music by Derek K. Miller.
Listener feedback is encouraged. Contact us at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com or leave us comments at http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com
This episode was recorded Feb 23, 2008.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
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.
Listener feedback is encouraged. Contact us at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com or leave us comments at http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com
This episode was recorded Feb 15, 2008.
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.
Listener feedback is encouraged. Contact us at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com or leave us comments at http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com
This episode was recorded Feb 15, 2008.
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