The much awaited Part 2 of the "Virtual Podcasting Begins" Episode from Kathy and Mark... We pick up where the discussion about K-12 virtual schools, and in particular FLVS, was just ramping up! This segment is packed with great vls discussion, insights and visioncasting a la King. ALSO the highly valued and coveted RESOURCE list is added to as Kathy and Mark share a bevy of free resources with listeners. Virtual podcasting, e-learning, k-12 virtual schools, Nings, Facebook and more, does it...

After several months of changes and travel, Kathy and Mark return for Part 1 of this two-part episode set which virtually highlights virtual learning virtually! Virtual podcasting, e-learning, k-12 virtual schools, Nings, Facebook and more, does it get more virtual than this? We know you will enjoy a stimulating and fun conversation in which Mark and Kathy discuss the opportunities of virtual learning communities. What are using them for? Have you tried? Oh, you have to listen to find out .....

In the second part of this exciting episode, Kathy and Mark continue a fast-paced discussion about advances they are experiencing in podcasting practices, projects and classroom use. Mark shares a Brooklyn public school example and Kathy shares how she helps college faculty reach beyond course casting. Great news and articles are supplemented with product reviews- yes we even get giddy about flipping tripods? From digital textbooks, Kindles, Nooks and iPads to the Flip we cover the waterfront...

After a 4 week break, Kathy and Mark start a tandem episode set about the advancements of podcasting and classroom application. This 2-part episode brings together scores of resources, insights and experiences about how podcasting practices are advancing over time. After 5 years in the field of educational podcasting Mark and Kathy are upping the ante and exploring new ways of working with educators, leveraging 21st century learning skills and standards and making learners of all ages center...

In the second part of this exciting episode, Mark and Kathy dig into more discussion and details about how to transform presentations into different learning experiences. From collaboration which lives and changes with participant input, to audio comments, virtual tools, animation and more they take us to a new paradigm of presentations! Make us the center of YOUR ed tech Universe like so many other teachers and tech coordinators do: www.teacherspodcast.org. A new generation of EdTech...

Join the excitement as episode Kathy and Mark discuss several key tech resources that can change the way you think of professional development and presentations, PLUS recap of recent travels: from Jupiter and beyond! In this episode the dynamic duo discuss recent experiences which have produced fresh perspectives of creating professional development TODAY which are as vital global learning communities. Make us the center of YOUR ed tech Universe like so many other teachers and tech...

Join Kathy and Mark for a stirring discussion as they continue to unveil the Teachers Podcast's new initiatives for 2010 All of this in Part 2 of 52-53 episodes!We cover the ground of policy, vision and mandates as we debate and stir up the waters with DOE announcements, rumblings on ed tech with Karen Carter and see connections with President Obama's community college funding to k-12. From a dynamic discussion of how virtual schools might lead the innovation so much needed in our schools, to...

Episode 52 is the exciting start of a 2010 extravaganza in 2 parts. This episode unveils several surprises from The Teachers Podcast. As Kathy and Mark discuss the trends they see will dominate 2010 and discuss critical issues, terrific opportunities and learning advancement, they also share a HOST of surprises even just in Part 1. As Kathy and Mark discuss the trends they see will dominate 2010 and discuss critical issues, terrific opportunities and learning advancement, they also share a...

From virtual learning to Thailand, Austin and the Beatles this episode includes a wide-ranging discussion of the future of technology and education. What is coming down the pike? Can we see it and experience it now? Join Kathy and Mark as they discuss emergent trends in education and recent events of late 2009. Teachers' best practices highlights, scores of resources, Teachers Podcast mail bag and much more! What is your family doing for entertainment this holiday season? Listen into hear the...

Part 2 of the series: From mobile learning to teachers' appreciation and survival, this episode covers the broad ground of recent news and events in teaching, learning and technology. Join Kathy and Mark as they discuss recent developments and contacts with stellar teachers, teachers in need and visits to schools. They also have an abundance of essential resources and articles to contemplate. And always wrapped around the theme of powerful uses of technology for learning. And how much fun can...

From mobile learning to teachers' appreciation and survival, this episode covers the broad ground of recent news and events in teaching, learning and technology. Join Kathy and Mark as they discuss recent developments and contacts with stellar teachers, teachers in need and visits to schools. They also have an abundance of essential resources and articles to contemplate. And always wrapped around the theme of powerful uses of technology for learning. And how much fun can PD really be? You...

Kathy and Mark invite Global Education author Laurence Peters to join them for a discussion about his newest ISTE book. Check out this episode as the three ed tech professionals explore key issues related to teachers, students 21st century learning and EASILY reaching beyond the four walls of our classrooms. Packed with resources, new ideas and the usual fun repartee, this long time Teachers Podcast listener and down to earth professor takes the hot seat with the dynamic duo. What will happen...

From Twitter moments to new book announcements, product reviews to free online learning environment from Microsoft, SMART tables and Scitable, you do not want to miss this action packed set of episodes! And upcoming event announcements to catch up with Kathy at some conferences she is speaking at AAACE Conference in Cleveland in early Nov 2009 and Virtual School Symposium for NACOL in late Nov 2009. You need to join in for this episode to get fired up about the really simple, ways to use web...

From Twitter moments to new book announcements, product reviews to a discussion about the President's speech to school children, you do not want to miss this action packed set of episodes! And upcoming event announcements to catch up with Kathy at some conferences she is speaking at Virtual School Symposium for NACOL in Nov 2009. You need to join in for this episode to get fired up about the really simple, ways to use web 2.0 and distance learning strategies for all your classes. Come on in,...

It is here! Part 2 of this special set of episodes on Virtual Learning. In Summer 2009, major headlines heralded the advancement of distance learning over traditional formats. Breaking the deadlocked perspective of no significant difference, these reports may finally provide students of all ages with more convenient and flexible learning. Join Kathy and Mark as they discuss the breakthroughs in distance learning aka virtual learning. Also in this episode much needed catch up on Kathy's world...

Recent major headlines heralded the advancement of distance learning over traditional formats. Breaking the deadlocked perspective of no significant difference, these reports may finally provide students of all ages with more convenient and flexible learning. Join Kathy and Mark as they discuss the breakthroughs in distance learning aka virtual learning. Also in this episode much needed catch up on Kathy's world tour- from China to Tennessee to Poconos Paradise. You need to join in for this...

In part 2 of the Lighting the Fire, the Teachers Podcast vision is fleshed out further. From Michael Jackson to Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, the world of education continues to evolve faster than comprehension of the changes that social networking brings. However, this TTP conversation gives some important thinking points in sorting it all out. Special guest Seamus King joins us to discuss application of social media. This episode has resources for our listeners and dynamic discussion....

Join Mark and Kathy for an exciting 2-part episode about Science and Social Media. Episode 42 has exciting information about past and future travels, articles about science developments and resources, as well as key developments in social media. Not only insights and resources for Twitter, but also new tools and resources for editing movie files! Another full slate of ed tech resources to reinvigorate your classrooms and your professional learning! This episode has resources for our listeners...

Second part of a stimulating 2-part episode begins from The Teachers Podcast. This episode is packed with free resources and more discussion related to the developments and schools' interest in diigtal texts. Join us for a full slate of ed tech resources to reinvigorate your classrooms and your professional learning! This episode has an amazing roundup of resources for our listeners and dynamic discussion. Make us the center of YOUR ed tech Universe: www.teacherspodcast.org. A new generation...

Another 2-part episode begins with Episode 40 of The Teachers Podcast. This episode is packed with free resources and more discussion related to the realities of budget crunches. But Mark and Kathy spin to the positive side! Join us for a full slate of ed tech resources to reinvigorate your classrooms and your professional learning! Resources include a detailed comparison of free resources to maximize your educational reach using social media! This is a set of episodes that promise to open...

The final installment of a resource-packed 2-part series discussing virtual education, Twitter, economic stimulus, news items, short takes, On The Road, and teaching practice debates and insights! Even more resources and ready to use recommendations and insights inthe great discussion with Mark and Kathy. Our focal point? Strategies for stretching Stimulus Money for schools and teachers! Focus on virtual education using a variety of tools, strategies and opportunities. Resources include a...

A resource packed 2-part episode discusses virtual education, Twitter, economic stimulus, news items, short takes, On The Road, and teaching practice debates and insights! Great discussion from Mark and Kathy about Strategies for Stretching Stimulus Money for schools and teachers! Focus on virtual education using a variety of tools, strategies and opportunities. Resources include a detailed comparison of free and paid resources for webinars, free conference calls and virtual tools. Contact us...

A fabulous episode with scores of possibilities for web 2.0 in teaching and learning, what are the issues and the realities? Hot news from the USA and UK! The U.K. is considering including blogging, tweeting, and podcasting in the elementary school curriculum? Say it isn't so? Listen in to the debate! Is it what you expect or not? Free resources include a tremendous learning tool- DimDim. Listen as Kathy describes a seminar she did with local and distant participants connected through the...

Join us for an exciting episode full of technology experiences, trends and debates! What's more Kathy and Mark provide an update on their travels around the globe and share insights about culture, technology, language learning and Mardi Gras in Mexico. An exciting debate about 21st Century Learning tops off the show with Kathy explaining how some career and technical schools demonstrate this model so well today. How many conference do you think we can name in a single show? This episode might...

The first TTPOD theme show: Is it Take Out or Home Cooked Media? This episode provides a vast array of ready to use and digest digital media and resources and also tools for brewing your own! Do you need Kindle or Kindling for that? (sorry) From the hotter than hot Kindle ver 2 review, to our good pal elmo, the favorite teacher ed tech classroom tool, to $20 laptops, 10 podcasts good to go and use NOW, student produced broadcasts and much more.Topping off the show is a fabulous conversation...