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

Episode 44 Still Strugglin'

Download the show here
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.

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.

Episode 42 I.G.B.B.T Part II

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%27s-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.

Episode 41 ACTEM MaineEd 08 Post Show

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. http://www.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.

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.

Episode 39 It's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow

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
Going to 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 7, 2008.