EduTech+Issues

o “Teachers Teaching Teachers” has covered several web 2.0 ideas, including Scratch!, Skype, and gaming. A major virtual tool discussed uses gaming to teach business. Other episodes have explored out of school student creativity and social networking. o “EdTechWeekly” has also explored social networking with an episode entitled “Is social networking really improving the world?” and an episode that explores the benefits and disadvantages of Twitter. This show also explores the topic of project-based learning. o “ETT” is similar to the blog I explored and discusses new technology such as: “How will iPads be used in the classroom?” This episode examines various iPad apps that may be useful to educators. o “Seedlings” is a show that seems to provide conference coverage. One episode reports on the State of Maine Technology Conference: “GEEK of the WEEK” and another explores a conference for students, by students that examines student voice.  **The Education Technology Blog ([|www.educationtechnologyblog.com]) provides educators with resources and ideas on using technology in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning.**  Topics covered: o iPads are creating a new and interactive reading experience for students; one blog explores the top ten iPad book apps for teachers to use in school. They do not consider iPads a current and common use, but rather a glimpse into the future of education. o SymbalooEDU is a visually appealing way to share and organize web resources; this is useful to teachers gathering information on a lesson topic, creating a webquest, or compiling an e-portfolio. The blog gives a review of the site as an updated version of the original Symbaloo site. o One blog entry discusses fun activities to do with elementary students that are Halloween related. While that may not seem to be interesting to secondary educators, what // is //useful is the link to the SMART Board blog, **Teachers Love SMART Boards**.
 * EdTechTalk ([|www.edtechtalk.com]) is a collaborative open webcasting community. This site discusses education, technology, and current innovative educators’ practices. The site is a collaboration of several different podcast/webcast shows that air at various times. **