Outside The Classroom
74 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -An education podcast that's not about education. Conversations with educators with unique interests and hobbies.
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Podcast 54….Does Your Dentist Need to be Passionate?
August 24, 2012 21:29 - 1 ByteZac invites me to explore further my recent post and invites his friend Dave, who offers a different perspective. So we hop on Skype and talk. As a bonus, my daughter, a young teacher herself, joins us later on in the podcast to offer some of her own insights. I have to say, podcasting and conversation is a hugely underutilized format. The lack of ability to monitor, edit and delete ourselves and hear folks in authentic, real time conversation is something I'd love to hear more. So if yo...
Some thoughts on Rushkoff
August 17, 2012 03:40 - 1 ByteToday I listened to this full interview with Douglas Rushkoff on Spark. Rushkoff's advocacy for everyone to understand code is something worth considering. There were three big ideas that I took from this interview. Perhaps not entirely new ideas but ones that were presented in a slightly new way. 1. Being creators makes us better consumers I know from experience that my time spent learning how to make movies has made me a more critical and also a more appreciative viewer. Knowing how so...
Podcast 53 Learning Out Loud with Jennifer Brokofsky
May 23, 2012 04:13 - 1 ByteJennifer Brokosky interviewed me about the idea of learning out loud. We used Google On Air, which works amazingly well. I also ripped the mp4 and created a podcast. You can subscribe to the audio via itunes if that works better for you. [podcast]http://ideasandthoughts.org/podcasts/podcast53.mp3[/podcast]… Read the rest
Beyond the Textbook
March 23, 2012 20:13 - 1 ByteMy brain is tired. That's what you get for spending a day and a half talking about really big issues with really smart people. The Background: Discovery Education, for whom I'm now employed has been involved with digital spaces and for lack of a better word, a textbook, although we call it a techbook. We all agree, the term fails to recognize that we're trying to offer something different but it's the term for now and I suppose it has a recognizable feel that invites a larger group of ed...
EdTech Posse 8.1
February 15, 2012 04:18 - 1 ByteWe are now in our 8th year of podcasting. I could be totally wrong but I'm going to declare us as the longest running educational group podcast on the planet. If I'm wrong leave a comment and I'll retract. We had a relatively quick conversation with Rob as Alec and I were in the same room planning for our workshop the following day. Here's some of the show notes: The NBCHS Grade 9 photo gallery The Point-Counterpoint article about Bring Your Own Technology, featuring Jen LaMaster an...
My second DE podcast
February 10, 2012 03:02 - 1 ByteI'm not sure I'll keep double posting these here but have a listen if you like. For now, it's a way to publish to itunes as well. I do have an itunes podcast link if you'd like to subscribe but all the fancy prize winnings and such would go on the Discovery site. [podcast]http://ideasandthoughts.org/podcasts/DEpodcast2.mp3[/podcast] … Read the rest
My first DE podcast
February 03, 2012 19:09 - 1 ByteI have a heart for podcasting. Steve Dembo and Bud Hunt captured by attention way back when as they casually recorded themselves as they drove home from work. I loved the raw, authentic, casual nature of those recordings. So Steve and I have talked about doing stuff with Discovery and we both share the philosophy of "just do it". So here's how this podcast was born: As you'll tell from the podcast, this was not rehearsed and it was pretty much uncensored. I hope it can be something wher...
Podcast 52: Me and Zac
December 07, 2011 02:40 - 1 ByteIf you want your brain to hurt you might want to listen. If not, go find another way to spend an hour. Zac Chase and I talk about learning. I don't know if that sounds boring to you but Zac makes me think and challenges me about my learning project and some of the things rummaging around his brain. [podcast]http://ideasandthoughts.org/podcasts/podcast52.mp3[/podcast] … Read the rest
EdTech Posse 7.2
November 27, 2011 03:10 - 1 ByteReally has it been almost 6 months since we last recorded? That's bad. But it's great to chat again with the posse. As an added bonus we took over #ds106radio and recorded it live. Alec, Heather, Rob and I are joined by my daughter Meredith as she talks about her new book. Alec shares a bit about his recent trip to Australia and Heather and I talk chat a bit about my new gigs. If you like silliness and seriousness all mixed together, you might enjoy this. Oh, by the way, if you're won...
Does it Poo?
November 11, 2011 21:12 - 1 ByteFrom the "bragging about my kids file"…. My talented daughter is having to take a few more courses at the University of Regina to get her teacher certification here in Saskatchewan. She's taking an elementary science course and convinced her professor that perhaps she could combine her music skills for a major project. She's been using the Saskatchewan Science curriculum to develop songs as well as a songwriting guide for students. It's a wonderful blend of science, language arts and arts e...
Stop Saying “Rigor”
October 25, 2011 05:41 - 4 minutes - 2.41 MBThis post was last updated on September 19th, 2016 at 10:53 am I ranted a little today about a word that’s bothered me for a while. Even if you scramble around for a definition that’s not so offensive the best you get is: “thorough and exactness.” Even those words easily can be translated to inflexible or “my way or the highway”. I don’t get the fascination with some people and this word. This document doesn’t even define the term and this one says: There are many definitions of the nou...
Ed Tech Posse 7.1
June 18, 2011 02:42 - 1 ByteYou thought we were disbanded. You were wrong. Lots of good stuff here I think. But you decide. We talk about Rick's book, my appearance on John Gormley, the Saskatchewan Teacher's contract negotiations and civil disobedience. … Read the rest
I love you
March 08, 2011 04:14 - 1 ByteThis post was last updated on August 31st, 2017 at 11:37 am A little strange for a title I know. Precipitated by this tweet. It got me thinking. So while driving to Saskatoon I turned on the iPhone recorder and spewed out some ideas. More related posts: Meet My Friends in my Aggregator What Stupid Will Get You … Read the rest
Playing with audio
February 25, 2011 03:51 - 1 ByteThis post was last updated on September 5th, 2011 at 11:03 am Podcasting is one of the earliest tools and processes of the Read/Write Web. The ability to record and upload audio was one of the first shifts away from texts for several reasons. First, it's file size was naturally much smaller than video. For schools, it meant not having to worry as much about media release forms. I also think the power of the human voice is more compelling that we sometimes give it credit. I've been a big f...
AudioBoo to WordPress and what happened to Podcasting
December 04, 2010 03:07 - 1 Byte[podcast]http://audioboo.fm/boos/230352-audioboo-to-wordpress-and-what-happened-to-podcasting.mp3[/podcast] Listen or Download… Read the rest
Personalized Assessment
June 05, 2010 14:35 - 1 ByteThis post was last updated on September 27th, 2011 at 10:16 am Cross posted at Tech Learning One of the current buzz words in the world of educational technology is “personalized learning” I’ve used it often and while it’s been used prior to the influx of technology in schools, the internet is making it more of a reality and possibility than ever before. If indeed we believe in the value of a personalized learning experience then I think we also need to consider what personalized assessmen...
EdTech Posse Podcast 6.1 – No tech after 5 p.m.
January 15, 2010 21:08 - 1 ByteThis post was last updated on September 5th, 2011 at 11:03 am We’re back with our first podcast of 2010 EdTech Posse Podcast 6.1 – No tech after 5 p.m. Mike Wesch presented at the University of Saskatchewan and University of Regina earlier this week. We discussed his presentations and reflected on some of the changes that might result from educators becoming aware of his work/message. Some notes: Rick’s conversation/video podcast with Mike Wesch Mike Wesch’s presentatio...
Podcast 47…When You’re Not the Smartest Person in the Room
October 29, 2009 13:00 - 1 ByteThis post was last updated on February 14th, 2012 at 10:23 am This is the audio and the slides from a presentation for SIAST Virtual Campus. (Note: the slides are from another presentation so if they aren't totally synced that's why) When you're not the smartest person View more presentations from Dean Shareski You can subscribe to my podcasts in itunes. … Read the rest
The Posse and Sir Ken Robinson
October 04, 2009 14:10 - 1 Byte4/5's of the Posse gathered at Convocation Place at the University of Saskatchewan to hear Sir Ken Robinson. You seen his TED talk right? If not, go watch it now. Anywho, as usual we had a great time talking, laughing, being silly and of course, as sure as I'll spill food on my clothes, Rob brings out the microphone and begins recording. No theme, no purpose, just friends yacking. After Sir Ken, Rob and I hit a local coffee shop for the debrief. Just because I felt like it, I've added so...
Are We Text Snobs?
July 14, 2009 14:00 - 1 ByteThis post will be double posted to the tech learning blog shortly. Schools are text snobs. Most people reading this are text snobs. Our institutions are built around the written word. That in itself is not bad and we owe much of our culture, knowledge and understanding to the written word. It’s not our fault, we’ve been living in a world that up until a few years ago, only offered us to easily produce content via the written word. But like the revolution of the printing press, we are in the...
Edtech Posse 5.6 Chatting with Howard Rheingold
June 19, 2009 20:34 - 1 ByteWhat a treat it is to be able to chat with someone who you read and admire. Howard Rheingold is a legend in terms of social networking. His book Smart Mobs is a classic and his historical perspective is really important as we try to understand our current world. This video from 1989 was of particular fascination for me. Rick, Alec and Rob and I spent an hour last night learning from and with Howard. The ambient sounds you here of dogs barking and a parade are from my end. That’s just a bonu...
EdTech Posse Podcast 5.5 – Teaching outside the limits of space and time
June 05, 2009 03:59 - 1 ByteRob and Alec and I sat down in our respective residents for our monthly discussion. This time we examined some of the challenges and successs of teaching outside the limits of time and space.… Read the rest
Podcast 46 Why Technology? A Follow up to a Follow Up
May 21, 2009 23:22 - 1 ByteIt started here and continued here. Here’s my 2 cents.… Read the rest
Understanding Lurkers
May 11, 2009 20:02 - 1 ByteAlmost, but not quite a follow up to my last post about stages, this snippet from Spark’s latest podcast sheds some interesting light on why people choose to lurk rather than participate. If you’re one of those who tries to persuade others to invest in social networks and embrace them, perhaps this might help, or maybe you would challenge the premise. Either way, it’s a worthwhile 3 minutes. … Read the rest