Wicked Decent Learning

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.

Episode 19 The Legend of the "You Win" Philosophy

Mon, 12 May 2008 21:35:00 +0000

Episode- 19 The Legend of the “You Win” Philosophy Intro- Who are we & what this podcast is, & is not. It is… For educators and future educators From practicing educators A resource & discussion with focus on Maine but with the larger world in mind It is NOT… Trying to weaken the Democratic party Celebrating it’s vows in Crawford Texas Prepped for surgery Topic in Education Discussion Jeff n' Dan discuss how schools recognize student achievements. Online tools Tech Talk Jeff reviews some free online video editing tools. http://www.viddler.com http://www.jumpcut.com http://motionbox.com http://eyespot.com Media Integration Dan discusses the music of Bad Religion’s Greg Graffin. Book Talk Dan reviews the graphic novel anthology Flight Explorer by Kazu Kibuishi. Did ya See? High Food Prices hit Maine School Lunch Programs http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/articles/2008/05/09/like_consumers_maine_schools_deal_with_growing_food_costs/ Birds of Geek Podcast http://www.birdsofgeek.com Email responses/Listener feedback Can you guess which two episodes topped 100 downloads? Blog reaches 2000 hits. 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 http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/articles/2008/05/09/like_consumers_maine_schools_deal_with_growing_food_costs/ Birds of Geek Podcast http://www.birdsofgeek.com 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.

Episode 18 Stop. Put Your Pencils Down.

Sat, 03 May 2008 08:16:00 +0000

Episode- 18 Stop. Put Your Pencils Down Show notes: Discussion: @ 4:04 Jeff n' Dan discuss standardized testing. Tech Talk: @ 43:23 Jeff reviews some free online readability tools. http://juicystudio.com/services/readability.php#readintro http://www.editcentral.com/gwt/com.editcentral.EC/EC.html http://www.criticsrant.com/bb/reading_level.aspx Also in your word processor. Media Integration: @ 49:33 Dan discusses www.Zudacomics.com an online web comics site. Book Talk @ 55:28 Jeff reviews Edutopia Magazine. www.edutopia.org Did ya See @ 59:14 Feds approve the SAT for Maine. From the Kennebec Journal. http://kennebecjournal.mainetoday.com/news/local/5018522.html Paying kids to study from NPR http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89831116 $6 Billion Reading Program Failed http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1736581,00.html?imw=Y Listener Feedback @ 1:04:44 Thanks to Mark for the article on paying kids to study. Check out Richard’s blog http://freetech4teachers.blogspot.com for good tech stuff. 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 2, 2008.

Episode 17 You Earn a Gold Star!

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:55:00 +0000

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 http://www.bullshitbingo.net/cards/education/ Thanks to RByrne for Zoho Challenge 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 April 26, 2008.

Episode 16 Git er Dun?

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:53:00 +0000

Episode- 16 Get er Dun? Show notes: Discussion: @ 3:38 Jeff n' Dan discuss the challenges of getting’ er done before the end of the year. Tech Talk: @ 31:40 Jeff Reviews some online broadcasting tools. http://skype.com http://Kyte.tv http://ustream.tv http://talkshoe.com http://operator11.com Media Integration: @ 43:20 Dan discusses Bravo’s competitive reality television (Top Chef & Project Runway) http://www.bravotv.com/ Book Talk @ 1:01:15 Dan talks ESPN the Magazine 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 April 16, 2008.

Episode 15 Wicked Decent Listeners

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 06:28:00 +0000

Our first live show with lots of listeners answering the question "What's Wicked Decent At Your School?" Thanks to our participating listeners Tom, Harold, Jenifer, Dave, Micheal, Richard, Jim & Mark!

Episode 14 The Show About Cheatin

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 23:39:00 +0000

Episode- 14 The Show About Cheatin Show notes: Discussion: @ 3:16 Jeff n' Dan discuss how and why students cheat, and how to prevent it. Tech Talk: @ 27:13 Jeff Reviews some online anti-plaigarism tools. http://www.google.com/advanced_search?hl=en http://www.plagiarismdetect.com/ http://www.doccop.com/ http://plagium.com/ http://www.shambles.net/pages/staff/ptools/ Media Integration: @ 39:52 Dan discusses NPR’s This I Believe. http://thisibelieve.org Book Talk @ 45:53 Dan talks about the all-ages graphic novel Princess at Midnight by Andi Watson Didya See?: @ 52:00 Job Cuts (Portland, Augusta, Where next?) Will Maine Contribute Certification Suspensions Information to the Feds? Listener Feedback @ 59:20 We need your help. SAVE THE DATE for April 11, 2008 at 8:00 PM EST until about 8:45. We’d like to try our first LIVE call in type show on Skype. Let us know what you think is “Wicked Decent” in your school or community. Details on how to participate will be on our blog http://wickeddecentlearning.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 April 5, 2008.

Episode 13 In-Service Insanity

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:56:00 +0000

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: https://www.photoshop.com/express/landing.html Adobe Photoshop Express https://www.photoshop.com/express/landing.html 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 http://www.flocabulary.com 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.

Episode 12 Sir, What's this Technology Doing in My Soup?

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:17:00 +0000

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.

Episode 11 Going Pro

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:25:00 +0000

Show notes: Discussion: @ 2:24 Jeff n' Dan discuss their ideas of teachers as professionals. Tech Talk: @ 39:57 Jeff Reviews some blogging tools. http://blogger.com http://think.com http://21classes.com Blog Meister http://classblogmeister.com/ Media Integration: @ 49:13 Dan discusses Youthcast from PRX http://generation.prx.org Book Talk @ 53:33 Dan talks about the book My Sister’s Voices: Teenage Girls of Color Speak Out by Iris Jacob See excerpts on Google Books http://books.google.com Didya See?: @ 58:16 Maine Can Do Better Demonstration in Augusta http://mainecandobetter.org/event.html Listener Feedback @ 59:24 Thanks to Mark, Harold, Jim Burke, Micheal Richard, Mr. Byrne and others for helping us promote the show. Great discussion and comments on the blog check ‘em out. 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 16, 2008.

Episode 10 Group-ease

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 22:36:00 +0000

Show notes: Discussion: @ 3:18 Jeff n' Dan discuss their experiences and ideas with group work. Bernie Dodge’s Page of Webquest Roles for students http://webquest.sdsu.edu/taskonomy.html Tech Talk: @ 42:19 Exploratree http://www.exploratree.org.uk/ Enchanted Learning http://www.enchantedlearning.com/graphicorganizers/ http://www.bubbl.us/ http://www.mind42.com/ Media Integration/Book Talk @ 53:36 Dan talks about the book Money Ball by Michael Lewis. Sites for Fantasy Baseball http://games.espn.go.com/frontpage/baseball http://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com http://www.rotoworld.com Didya See?: @ 1:02:30 More Budget Cuts for Schools (KJ) Gardiner (SAD 11) Votes to Stand Alone in Consolidation http://kennebecjournal.mainetoday.com/news/local/4231875.html Rally- http://mainecandobetter.org Listener Feedback @ 1:14:37 Marc, mRichMe, Deb, 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 8, 2008.

Episode 9 Being Part of the Solution

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 07:42:00 +0000

Show notes: Discussion: @ 4:46 Jeff n' Dan discuss their experiences with effective models for school decision-making and problem solving. Tech Talk: @ 39:17 Jeff Reviews Google Apps for schools and organizations. https://www.google.com/a/ And mentions the simplest web page building wiki tool on earth http://jottit.com/ Media Integration: @ 49:45 Dan suggests a daily online comic, American Elf despite the occasional bad apple. http://www.americanelf.com Book Talk: @ 58:30 Dan reviews the book Candy Freak by Steve Almond. Didya See?: @ 1:05:04 TeLL results courtesy of the MEA Educator MEA Educator touts Regional School Unit #1 Waterville Schools Pull out of Regionalization. Listener Feedback @1:10:57 GEEK!ED! Podcast gives a mention, well, almost. First Episode turns 50. Gabcast Tool. 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 29, 2008.

Episode 8 We Don't Need No Stinking Credits

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:39:00 +0000

Show notes Discussion: @ 2:21 minutes Jeff n' Dan discuss the proposed changes in the Graduation Requirements in Maine. 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. Book Talk: @ 57:20 minutes Dan reviews the book The Realm of Possibility by David Levithan. Didya See?: @ 1:02:25 minutes SAD 58 misses an exception to regionalization by “This much” 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.

Episode 7 Learning Online

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 08:09:00 +0000

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 (KJ) 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.

Episode 6 If I Knew Then What I Know Now

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 19:29:00 +0000

Show notes: Jeff n' Dan discuss a listener question. If you could do it over again, would you go into teaching? Tech Talk: Jeff Reviews some tools keeping your bookmarks online http://del.ico.us http://portaportal.com http://ikeepbookmarks.com http://www.iterasi.com/ Media Integration: Dan discusses King of Kong: A fistful of Quarters from Picturehouse films, a documentary about competitive video game playing. Book Talk: Dan reviews Shark Girl by Kelly Bingham. A novel about a girl who loses her arm to a shark. Didya See?: The focus on Education in the US Presidential Campaign... huh, neither did we! 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 10, 2008.

Episode 5 Competition in the Classroom

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 18:26:00 +0000

Show notes: Jeff n' Dan discuss competition as a motivational force in a classroom. When and in what ways does a sense of competition harm/help? Tech Talk: Jeff Reviews some tools for debate and discussion http://www.Friction.tv http://chinswing.com http://wiki.idebate.org (Debatepedia) Media Integration: Dan discusses the PBS Frontline Series and website Book Talk: Dan Reviews Everything Bad is Good for You by Steven Johnson, a book about how TV, movies and video games actually make us think! Didya See?: Lots here this week. TeLL survey results UMF offers a Master’s Program in Education DOE changes funding for needy students Forums for the new MLRs and graduation requirements. See Sue Gendron’s video courtesy of Jim Burke’s Learning in Maine blog and Nokomis Warrior Broadcasting. 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 2, 2008.

Episode 4 Workin for Tha Man

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 12:32:00 +0000

Show notes: Jeff n' Dan discuss teacher workload. What stresses us out, eats up or time and what could be done about it. We also discuss the TeLL survey put out by the MEA and DOE to gauge teacher workload issues in Maine. Tech Talk: Jeff reviews some possible time saving tools. Wouldn’t you like a secretary? Well, here are some ideas of how you might have a digital one. Web tools reviewed are: http://www.jott.com http://www.iwantsandy.com http://google.com/calendar Media Integration: Dan and Jeff talk about effective use of Movies in the classroom. Asking students to stretch their visual intelligence. Book Talk: Dan reviews a collection of short story comics about middle school life called “Stuck in the Middle” edited by Ariel Schrag from Viking Publishers. Didya See?: Deering High School students get the go ahead to show a marijuana legalization movie. Music in this week's episode comes from www.flashkit.com and Penmachine Podcast. “Meltdown Man” intro music by Derek K. Miller. Check out his work at http://www.penmachine.com/musicpages/demos.html Listener feedback is encouraged. Contact us at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com or leave us comments at http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com This episode was recorded January 19th, 2008.

Episode 3 Midyear Reboot

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:28:00 +0000

Show Notes: Jeff n' Dan discuss how you go about making changes in a course at the midyear mark. Some advice and experience on what works and what doesn’t. Sorry about a couple of audio glitches (Garageband wasn't playing nicely today). Tech Talk: Jeff reviews some online polling and surveying tools that could be used to survey your class for understanding of course/instructor feedback. http://Surveygizmo.com http://quibblo.com/create/ http://Surveymonkey.com http://Zoomerang.com Media Integration: Dan discusses the benefits of RadioLab podcast http://www.wnyc.org/shows/radiolab/ Book Talk: Dan shares his thoughts on “A Whole New Mind” by Daniel H. Pink Didya See?: Dan shares a Franklin Journal Op/Ed piece by Rep. Tom Saveillo on how the school consolidation has gone awry. Music in this week's episode comes from www.flashkit.com Listener feedback is encouraged. Contact us at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com or leave us comments at http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com This episode was recorded January 13th, 2008.

Episode 2 One and Done vs. Resubmitting

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 19:08:00 +0000

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-www.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 Listener feedback is encouraged. Contact us at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com or leave us comments at http://www.wickeddecentlearning.mypodcast.com This episode was recorded January 6th, 2008.

Episode 1

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 09:48:00 +0000

A Wicked Decent Learning Experience by Mainahs for Educators, Ayuh! Show Notes: A discussion of issues in Maine education from 2007 including, but not limited to, the school regionalization plan, new Maine Learning Results, moritorium on graduation requirements and a look forward to Maine and education in 2008. Jeff reviews TeacherTube, an online video website for teachers and students at http://www.teachertube.com Dan reviews the book "Lush" by Natasha Friend, a book about a teenage girl's experience in dealing with her alcoholic father. And, the proper spelling is "pbpfpbpppblbltfh" and yes, there will be a test later... And the time generator we spoke of... well, as soon as I get the flux capacitor working again, I'll post it.