GenTech: Teaching and Learning with Generative Technology

Show #37: Reflections & Season 3 Set-up

“When the GenTech Boys get together they really enjoy Little Debbie Zebra Cakes… mmmmm, just taste that delicious TCPK filling!”

Today’s show was recorded on location at the Short Pump Town Center. The GenTech Boys sat around the same table to discuss where GenTech has been and where it’s headed. Big things — innovative/experimental things — are planned for next Fall, so stay tuned!!!

 
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Show #36: Michael’s Dissertation

In this field report, the newly-minted Dr. Kelley discusses his research and findings on the impact of blogs in a higher education classroom. Specifically, Michael wanted to assess how blogs affect students’ classroom work and their senses of community and self-efficacy.

Download the document here.

 
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Show #35: Just What We’ve Been Waiting For

This week, Steve and the newly-minted Dr. Kelley discuss a tool they came across somewhat serendipitously - via Twitter (come on, Mark… join Twitter).

Although still in Beta, it’s fully-featured - and free.  It’s fairly hard to believe in terms of functionality and its K-12 oriented focus. Something like this requires a follow-up show to be sure, and we’re planning to get in touch with some of the teachers who are featured in the partnerships mentioned on the main site - so stay tuned. In the meanwhile, check it out and let us know what you think.

 
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Congratulations, Michael!

Just a quick note to congratulate Michael, who successfully defended his dissertation just an hour ago - in another few weeks, he’ll officially be Doctor Kelley!

Great work, Michael.

Field Report #15: Jack Rawles and student filmmaking

Today on the Gen Tech Podcast we have field reporter Sean Sharp talking with Jack Rawles, a 7th grade teacher from Check Elementary School in Floyd County. With the help of his students, Jack creates a feature length film throughout the school year that is then shown to the whole school community near the end of the year. It has become a highlight for this school and upcoming students always look forward to being in one of Jack’s films. Have a listen to learn about how he manages to create such a successful project.

 
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Field Report #14: Reflections on the 2008 VSTE Conference

In this field report, Tina Coffey, Meg Swecker, and Sean Sharp have a very informal conversation about their experience at the VSTE (Virginia Society for Technology in Education) conference this year, and also about their jobs as Instructional Technology Resource Teachers in three different Virginia school divisions.VSTE
Putting the Pieces Together (Integrating Technology with Marzano’s Strategies)
Discovery Education

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Field Report #13: Students talk about blogging

In the last field report, Tina spoke with Kelly Baer about the blogging work her students had been working on.  This time, Tina talks with the students themselves.  In their own voices, listen to what students think about the best parts of the blog experience, whether other teachers should consider blogging activities, and the comments they’ve received on their writing.

 
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