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Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:07:00 +0000

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Episode 46 Administrator II Judgement Day

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:13:00 +0000

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.

Ep. 45 Conversation with Liz Davis

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:31:00 +0000

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/ 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.

Episode 44 Still Strugglin'

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:32:00 +0000

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!

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:52:00 +0000

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 (rereleased)

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:46:00 +0000

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's-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 42 I.G.B.B.T Part II

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:44:00 +0000

Episode 41 ACTEM MaineEd 08 Post Show

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 12:14:00 +0000

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. 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 39 It's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:36:00 +0000

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 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.

Episode 40 ACTEM, I Hardly Know 'Em

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:10:00 +0000

The show is… For educators and future educators From practicing educators A resource & discussion with focus on Maine but with the larger world in mind The show is not… 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

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:57:00 +0000

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.

Episode 38 Spirit Fingers

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 10:02:00 +0000

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.

Episode 37 Gutenberg vs. Google: Battle Royal

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 07:44:00 +0000

Show notes: Discussion: @ 9:30 Dan and Jeff discuss digital text. Check out “The Machine is Us/Using Us” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gmP4nk0EOE Tech Talk: @ 1:02:59 Jeff reviews some science websites. http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/body/interactives/3djigsaw_02/index.shtml http://phet.colorado.edu/index.php http://www.visiblebody.com/ Book Talk: @ 1:07:48 Dan reviews “Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules” by David Sedaris. Media Integration: @ 1:11:21 Dan reviews “The Writer’s Block” podcast from KQED and NPR. Didya See/Listener Feedback @ 1:14:24 Congrats to Emden Elementary School http://morningsentinel.mainetoday.com/news/local/5424671.html We referred people to FreeTeach4Teachers http://freetech4teachers.blogspot.com/ Mentioned in “Successful Teaching” Blog thanks to SkipZ’s recommendation http://successfulteaching.blogspot.com/2008/09/analyzing-test-questions.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 September 20, 2008.

Episode 36 Rookie Rescue Team

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 23:23:00 +0000

Episode 36- Rookie Rescue Team Show notes: Discussion: @ 9:02 Dan and Jeff discuss ways to help new teachers. Tech Talk: @ 48:30 Jeff reviews some calendar tools for keeping your year organized. http://www.meetomatic.com/calendar.php http://www.icalx.com/ http://30boxes.com/welcome.php http://icalshare.com/ Book Talk: @ 56:25 Dan reviews “You Hear Me?” edited by Betsy Franco Media Integration: @ 1:01:05 Jeff reviews the A&E Show “Intervention” http://www.aetv.com/intervention/ Did ya see?/Listener Feedback @ 1:08:57 MEA Mistake? Maine Teacher of the Year announced Thanks to SkipZ for Plurk related bump. 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 13, 2008.

Episode 35 So... How was your day?

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:32:00 +0000

Show notes: Discussion: @ 6:21 Dan and Jeff discuss the first week of school. Tech Talk: @ 46:57 Jeff reviews some neat mapping tools online. http://etc.usf.edu/maps/index.htm http://quikmaps.com/ http://fmatlas.com/atlas2/jsp/login.jsp http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/atlas/ Book Talk: @ 54:23 Dan reviews “The New York Four” by Brian Wood and Ryan Kelley Media Integration: @ 1:00:25 Dan reviews The Who’s “Tommy” Did ya see?/Listener Feedback @ 1:06:06 Nothing but Consolidation, Again. 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 5, 2008.

Episode 34 It's Essential

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:01:00 +0000

Show notes: Discussion: @ 5:59 Dan and Jeff discuss creating and using essential questions. Tech Talk: @ 55:22 Jeff reviews some answer seeking types of web services. www.chacha.com Google SMS http://www.google.com/intl/en_us/mobile/default/sms/index.html www.Answers.yahoo.com Book Talk: @ 1:04:26 Dan reviews “I am the Messenger” by Markus Zusak Media Integration: @ 1:09:15 Dan reviews “Rear Window” by Alfred Hitchcock Did ya see?/Listener Feedback @ 1:14:13 Legislator raises the idea of the 4-day school week http://morningsentinel.mainetoday.com/news/local/5362375.html Evidence of an international listener on Twitter MBryne comments about classroom management TeachJ comments about PC-Eduease and students 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 August 31, 2008.

Episode 33 Ready on Day One

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:30:00 +0000

Show notes: Discussion: @ 5:36 Dan and Jeff discuss first day school readiness. Tech Talk: @ 48:42 Jeff reviews some web tools that will help students and parents better manage their schoolwork. http://www.studyrails.com/view/render_page http://www.gradefix.com/ http://www.notely.net/ http://forlater.net/ http://www.pocketmod.com/ Book Talk: @ 56:43 Dan reviews “I Carry it Everywhere” by The Telling Room Project. http://www.tellingroom.org Media Integration: @ 1:01:21 Jeff reviews the series “Fight Science” from National Geographic Channel http://tinyurl.com/5uc8up http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/fight-science Did ya see?/Listener Feedback @ 1:06:58 http://knox.villagesoup.com/Education/story.cfm?storyID=124837 http://tinyurl.com/5wqckf 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 August 25, 2008.

Episode 32 Loading In

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:35:00 +0000

Episode 32- Loading In Show Notes: Discussion: @8:18 Jeff and Dan Discuss how they’ll setup their classrooms for the fall. Tech Talk: @ 56:15 Jeff gives some site resources for making your websites more accessible to all users and learners. http://section508.gov/ http://www.cynthiasays.com https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/6720 Wave Firefox addon. http://www.twentyfortech.com/ Book Talk: @ 1:02:40 Dan discusses Stephen King’s On Writing Media Integration: @ 1:07:54 Dan talks about the film Once and the music from it. Did ya See?/Listener Feedback @ 1:14:14 Maine Vs. New Hampshire School Unit comparison http://morningsentinel.mainetoday.com/news/local/5323633.html Music in this week's episode 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 August 17, 2008.

Episode 31 Take Note!

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:02:00 +0000

Episode- 31 Take Note! Show notes: Discussion: @ 6:05 Dan and Jeff discuss note taking in the classroom, and why it’s more complex than it sounds. Tech Talk: @ 29:59 Jeff and Dan Review the Pulse Smart Pen from Livescribe. http://livescribe.com/ Book Talk: @ 48:20 Dan reviews “Hitler Youth: Growing up in Hitler’s Shadow” by Susan Campbell Bartoletti Media Integration: @ 54:56 Dan reviews the TV show Freaks and Geeks Did ya see?/Listener Feedback @ 1:03:42 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 August 12, 2008.

Episode 30 Strugglin' with Strugglin'

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:38:00 +0000

Episode- 30 Struggin’ with Strugglin’ Show notes: Discussion: Unfortunately, due to some technical problems, the discussion segment didn’t save properly. We discussed how to identify and help struggling learners. We hope to recreate this segment in the future and distribute it. Tech Talk: @ 6:32 Jeff reviews some sites to help you catch up with some conferences you didn’t attend. BLC08-http://tinyurl.com/2rv9lv Bob Sprankle’s “Bit by Bit Podcasts from BLC ’08- http://tinyurl.com/6pmr7f NECC- http://tinyurl.com/29qtot Technorati- http://www.technorati.com MLTI Conference at Castine Links to look at Learning in Maine Blogs about it- http://tinyurl.com/55j2of Mark Spahr’s Blogs about it (live blogs too)- http://tinyurl.com/6757cy Sarah Sutter’s Blog about it-http://tinyurl.com/5dfdea Tag Generator- http://landmark-project.com/blogtags.php Book Talk: @ 13:40 Dan reviews “The Science of Superheroes” by Lois Gresh and Robert Wienberg Media Integration: @ 20:50 Jeff and Dan discuss uses of Batman in the classroom. http://www.history.com/shows.do?action=detail&episodeId=322654 http://www.history.com/shows.do?episodeId=322796&action=detail Did ya see?/Listener Feedback @ 36:17 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 August 4, 2008.

Episode 29 Don't Mean to Brag, But...

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:30:00 +0000

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/about.php 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.

Episode 28 Don't be that Guy!

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:38:00 +0000

Episode- 28 Don’t be that Guy! Show notes: Discussion: @ 4:15 Jeff and Dan discuss what makes a good colleague. Tech Talk: @ 46:48 Jeff reviews some humorous sites to help you better understand math. http://www.graphjam.com http://indexed.blogspot.com/ http://crappygraphs.com/ http://www.swivel.com/ Book Talk: @ 58:58 Jeff reviews Wired magazine Media Integration: @ 1:06:06 Dan discusses the band “Flobots” Listener Feedback: @ 1:14:32 Mark wants to know if we are going to Castine… nope. Blog Comments- from SAM, TeachJ, and Brennick Email from Courtney Rudd- Show idea Thanks to whoever wrote the latest iTunes Review for us! 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 22, 2008.

Episode 27 It's an Election Year Kids

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:37:00 +0000

Episode- 27 It’s an election year kids! Show notes: Discussion: @ 4:47 Jeff and Dan discuss politics in the classroom. Tech Talk: @ 38:34 Jeff reviews some foreign language sites. http://www.lingus.tv/video/ http://myhappyplanet.com/ http://keskidi.org/ http://www.forvo.com/ Book Talk: @ 46:28 Dan reviews Max Brooks’s “The Zombie Survival Guide” Media Integration: @ 56:32 Dan discusses imeem.com’s music site. Listener Feedback: @ 1:01:26 Thanks to mrichme for the iTunes write up. Email from Robert J. Courtemanche (teachj) we screwed up his gender. Mark Spahr emailed too saying he likes 30 Days. Scott Merrick (SL) left us a comment on twitter, but we need a translator. Skip Z, from twitter likes what he’s hearing on HS/MS flip flopping. Danny Nicholson’s Whiteboard blog is gaining us some listeners. 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, 14 2008.

Episode 26 A Will Smith-Free Independence Day

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:21:00 +0000

Show notes: Discussion: @ 4:50 Jeff and Dan discuss how to foster independence in the classroom. Tech Talk: @ 40:19 Jeff reviews a random assortment of sites that can foster independent thinking in teachers and students. www.factchecked.org Maine Dept. of Education on iTunes U MIT Courseware http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/hs/home/home/index.htm Book Talk @ 50:32 Dan reviews “Salt Water Taffy: the Seaside Adventures of Jack and Benny” by Matthew Loux Media Integration: @ 54:54 Jeff Discusses the TV show “30 Days” on FX and http://www.hulu.com/30-days Listener Feedback: @ 59:55 teachJ says Wickademics check out his blog at http://teachj.wordpress.com/ SkipZ via Twitter- “I think a nice mixture of your wisdom, knowledge, and Humor” is why he listens. Thinks a Ning is a good idea & thanks for the whiteboard resources. Rmbyrne via twitter says we put together a good show. (Thanks to him for web traffic) Leave us feedback on iTunes PLEASE. 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 Also on twitter as Wicked Decent. This episode was recorded July 7, 2008.

Episode 25 Boys Club, Girls Club

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:03:00 +0000

Episode- 25 Boys Club, Girls Club Show notes: Discussion: @ 6:25 Jeff and Dan discuss gender and education. Tech Talk: @ 45:47 Jeff reviews some whiteboard sites. http://imagination3.com/ http://skrbl.com/78436603 http://www.twiddla.com/ http://www.whiteboardblog.co.uk/ http://smartboardrevolution.ning.com/ Book Talk @ 55:39 Dan reviews “Parrotfish” by Ellen Wittlinger Media Integration: @ 1:01:12 Jeff Discusses “The Baby Borrowers” on ABC Listener Feedback: @ 1:09:31 Praise from Skip, Mark, Deb and Micheael Thanks for accepting us on Twitter. Michael mentions audio on last episode was rough from Skype. We’ll work on it. 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 This episode was recorded June 26, 2008.

Episode 24 Don't Hate the Player, Love the Game

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:35:00 +0000

Show Notes: Dan and Jeff mix up the format a little so look for tech in the discussion segment. Discussion: @9:45 Dan and Jeff invite Dave Solon of the "Twenty Minutes 4 Tech" podcast to "simulcast" and discuss the potential for games in the classroom (tech and non-tech). Dave and Jeff mention the following game links to check out. Travian-Simulated Civilization and Diplomacy Bridge building simulation Save a Planet Games with a social activist learning focus. Be a wolf in this learning simulation Donate Water with this geography game. Book Talk: @51:54 Dan discusses "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card Did ya See?:@58:13 Cape Elizabeth voters send school budget back because it's "not enough money". "Schools Question why State Needs Student Names" and frankly, so do we. Opposition, Distrust Confusion? Could they be referring to consolidation? Listener Feedback: What should fans of WDL be called? Harold Prefers Wickadians, Mark prefers Wicked Decent Listeners. Mark and Micheal both suggest Wikis and Noteshare for archiving and organizing end of year stuff. 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 This episode was recorded June 21, 2008. Show Twitter ID is WickedDecent so follow us on www.twitter.com/WickedDecent

Episode 23 Exit Strategy

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:22:00 +0000

Episode- 23 Exit Strategy Show notes: Discussion: @ 3:38 Jeff and Dan discuss how to close out the year and set yourself up for a successful fall. Tech Talk: @ 38:00 Jeff reviews some sites that let you make cool timelines. http://www.dipity.com/ http://www.circavie.com/ http://www.learningtools.arts.ubc.ca/timeline/ http://mnemograph.com/ http://www.xtimeline.com/explore.aspx http://www.ourstory.com/splash.html# http://open.britannica.com/timelines Book Talk @ 49:23 Dan reviews “Action Philosophers” by Fred Van Lente & Ryan Dunlavey Media Integration: @ 55:44 Dan discusses classroom uses for Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope Star Wars Tech, Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed Listener Feedback: @ 1:06:27 Tim Russert Dies Chat with Michael Richards (congrats on making VP of ACTEM) Thanks to Mark Spahr for the Monty Python Parrot Sketch (palindrome) Music in this week's episode comes from Penmachine Podcast. “Meltdown Man” intro music by Derek K. Miller. Bumper music also from freeplaymusic.com-- “Particle Spin 30” Composed by:Roy Dank, BMI (33%), Michael Genato, ASCAP (34%), James Ronaghan, BMI (33%) Listener feedback is encouraged. Contact us at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com or leave us comments at http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com This episode was recorded June 15, 2008.

Episode 22- Where to Draw the Line

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 06:55:00 +0000

Episode- 22 Where to Draw the Line Show notes: Discussion: @ 6:46 Jeff and Dan discuss the scope of school discipline. Tech Talk: @ 46:46 Jeff reviews some site to spur student summer reading. www.guysread.com www.bookmooch.com www.whatshouldireadnext.com www.anobii.com www.goodreads.com www.digitalbooktalk.com www.shelfari.com Book Talk @ 56:56 Dan reviews “I Don’t Want to be Crazy” by Samantha Schutz Media Integration: @ 58:48 Deadliest Catch, Ice Road Truckers and other job reality TV. Listener Feedback: @ 1:06:41 SkipZ twitters us Take his PD challenge at http://skipz.edublogs.org/2008/06/05/professional-development-meme/ Mentions in Maine Media.org, Mark Spahr’s Blog, Learning in Maine, Geek!ed, FreeTech4Teachers. Yay, us. 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 June 7, 2008.

Episode 21 Work with me here!

Sat, 31 May 2008 09:12:00 +0000

Episode- 21 Work with me here! Show notes: Discussion: @ 5:05 Jeff, Dan and guest Mark discuss co-teaching and team teaching. Tech Talk: @ 50:33 Jeff reviews some tutorial sites online. www.sutree.com www.commoncraftshow.com http://www.brainpop.com/ http://sclipo.com/ http://www.wikihow.com Book Talk @ 1:03:05 Dan reviews “Rules” by Cynthia Lord Media Integration: @ 1:05:52 Jeff reviews www.Archive.org the internet archive a great place for audio and video content. Listener Feedback: Check out Mark’s blog at www.markspahr.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 May 30, 2008.

Episode 20 Take it from me kid, parents just don't understand

Thu, 22 May 2008 22:17:00 +0000

Episode- 20 Take it from me Kid, Parents Just Don’t Understand Show notes: Discussion: @ 6:17 Jeff n' Dan discuss parent involvement in schools. Tech Talk: @ 46:00 Jeff reviews some free sites to add capabilities to PowerPoint. http://www.zentation.com/ http://www.murray.k12.ga.us/teacher/kara leonard/Mini T's/March Mini T-Games/Games.htm http://www.vcasmo.com/ http://www.brainybetty.com/MENUPowerPoint.htm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cagxPlVqrtM Media Integration: @ 56:44 Dan discusses the forgotten great American film. “The Iron Giant” Book Talk @ 1:01:46 Dan reviews the anthology “Prom Nights From Hell” Edited by Cabot et. al Did ya See @ 1:06:55 “School Consolidation Law Changes Met with Skepticism” Daily Bulldog Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine to Open Listener Feedback Where have we been? Geek!ed answers our email. 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 22, 2008.