Episode 20 - Jim Burke (English Companion Ning) and Maja Wilson (Rethinking Rubrics)

In this episode of Teachers are Talking, Jim Burke and Maja Wilson joined Lisa Parisi and Susan van Gelder. Jim is the founder and driving force behing the English Companion ning. He spoke passionately about the importance of these online connections for personal and professional growth. Maja Wilson's book, Rethinking Rubrics in Writing Assessment has been discussed in the ning's book group. She spoke of her reasons for writing the book and why she has rejected rubrics in favour of commenting on student work.

You can hear the audio and view the chat here

Episode 19 - Kristin Hokanson and Fair Use Practices

In this episode of Teachers are Talking, Kristin Hokanson joined Lisa Parisi and Susan van Gelder to discuss fair use practices and copyright issues. It was quite an eye-opening discussion.

You can hear the audio and view the chat here.

Episode 18 - Preservice Teachers and Online Classes

Lisa Parisi and Susan van Gelder were joined by Dean Shareski and Alice Mercer to discuss preservice teachers and online classes.

The chat and audio can be found here.

Episode 16: Ian Jukes

Audio can be heard at EdTechTalk

Ian's website: http://ianjukes.com

Recommended by Ian Jukes
Edgar Dale - cone of learning
Teaching for Tomorrow by Ted McCain
Stephen's Lighthouse blog
Disrupting Class by Clayton Christenson
Teaching the Digital Generation by Frank S. Kelly, Ted McCain, Ian Jukes (eds.)
Grown Up Digital: Don Tapscott
Here Comes Everyone by Clay Shirkey

Teachers are Talking Episode # 15

Helen Barrett joined us to discuss electronic portfolios.

The audio can be found here.

Teachers Are Talking Episode 14

Steve Dembo joined us to discuss Discovery Channel, the Thirty Days to Better Blogging challenge and much more. Enjoy the freewheeling discussion.

Listen to the audio and view the chat here.

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Steve Dembo at Discovery Channel
DEN Blog



Book recommendation: Teacher Man by Frank McCourt

Teachers are Talking Episode 13

Sharon Peters joined us to discuss her work with Teachers without Borders - Canadian. She is an inspiration and had us all almost ready to sign up ourselves.

Listen to the audio and view the chat here.

Teachers Without Borders - Canada

Teachers Without Borders

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