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The TeacherCast Podcast – The TeacherCast Educational Network
Jeff sits down with Mark Greentree of EverydayMacSupport, and Stephanie and Terry O'Brien to discuss some of the great new technologies students will use in school. Topics Covered:Getting a New iPad… Should I be nervous? iPad vs Laptop What to do with your new technology Great apps for your classroom and how to use them Cases and keyboards for your iPad Refurbished iPads and Laptops Purchasing on a budget Document sharing… cloud computing… iCloud Apps Discussed: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/toy-story-read-along/id364376920?mt=8%20 (Toy Story Read-AlongBy Disney Publishing Worldwide Applications) A fully interactive reading experience packed with Games, Movie Clips, Coloring Pages, Sing-along Tunes, and Surprises on every page. Hear the story read aloud, record your own narration, or explore at your own pace. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/balloonimals-hd/id382691195?mt=8 (Balloonimals HD:By IDEO) Balloonimals HD is a magical iPad activity that will entertain kids of all ages. Simply scribble and swipe to create and play with beautifully animated 3D balloon characters. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/see.touch.learn./id406826506?mt=8%20 (See.Touch.Learn.) See.Touch.Learn.™ is a picture learning system designed by professionals specifically for those with autism and other special needs. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/thomas-friends-thomas-gets/id407543651?mt=8%20 (Thomas & Friends: Thomas Gets His Own Branch Line) Little Engineers can Read, Play, Listen and Record with their favorite blue engine! http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dexteria-fine-motor-skill/id420464455?mt=8%20 (Dexteria) Dexteria is a set of therapeutic hand exercises (not games) that improve fine motor skills and handwriting readiness in children and adults. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/garageband/id408709785?mt=8 (GarageBand for iPad) GarageBand turns your iPad into a collection of Touch Instruments and a full-featured recording studio — so you can make music anywhere you go. Use Multi-Touch gestures to play pianos, organs, guitars, drums, and basses on your iPad. They sound and play like their counterparts, but let you do things you could never do on a real instrument. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/imovie/id377298193?mt=8 (iMovie for iPad) Make beautiful HD movies anywhere with iMovie, the fast and fun moviemaking app for iPhone, iPod touch, and the amazing new iPad 2. Designed for the Multi-Touch screen, iMovie puts everything you need to tell your story at your fingertips. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/keynote/id361285480?mt=8 (Keynote for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), and iPad) Exclusively designed for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, Keynote makes creating a world-class presentation — complete with animated charts and transitions — as simple as touching and tapping. Use full-screen view to present right on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. http://Exclusively%20designed%20for%20the%20iPad,%20iPhone,%20and%20iPod%20touch,%20Pages%20lets%20you%20create,%20edit,%20and%20view%20documents%20wherever%20you%20are.%20Every%20page%20looks%20stunning%20and%20clear%20on%20iPad%20%E2%80%94%20and%20also%20on%20iPhone%204%20and%20the%20latest%20iPod%20touch,%20thanks%20to%20the%20high-resolution%20Retina%20display./ (Pages for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), and iPad) Exclusively designed for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, Pages lets you create, edit, and view documents wherever you are. Every page looks stunning and clear on iPad — and also on iPhone 4 and the latest iPod touch, thanks to the high-resolution Retina display. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/numbers/id361304891?mt=8 (Numbers for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), and iPad) Exclusively designed for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, Numbers lets you make compelling spreadsheets in minutes — with tables, charts,...
The TeacherCast Podcast – The TeacherCast Educational Network
In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we discuss how to bring Educational Technology into our classrooms to better engage our students. Topics Covered:What are parent expectations for our teachers today? Using iWeb in the classroom Facebook Teaching Professional Development classes to other teachers How to use technology in the classroom I have my first iPad… now what? How to Podcast and using Podcasts in the Classroom Using technology to communicate with parents Using iTunes to communicate with your students Using Blogs and Wiki's for communication Educational apps for the iPad and Desktop Teachers using websites Teaching Problem Solving Skills with the iPad QR Codes Using cell phones in the classroom Teaching the same lessons… using updated technologies Staying ahead of the tech curve Finding time for technology Apps Discussed:http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/talking-tom-cat/id377194688?mt=8 (Talking Tom) Tom is your pet cat, that responds to your touch and repeats everything you say with a funny voice. You can pet him, poke him or grab his tail. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/toy-story-read-along/id364376920?mt=8 (Toy Story Read-along) A fully interactive reading experience packed with Games, Movie Clips, Coloring Pages, Sing-along Tunes, and Surprises on every page. Hear the story read aloud, record your own narration, or explore at your own pace. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cookie-doodle/id342128086?mt=8 (Cookie Doodle) If you enjoy making cookies but hate the mess, this is the app for you. We provide the dough, a rolling pin, cookie cutters, your choice of frostings, sprinkles, and candies all in one easy to use package. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/k12-timed-reading-practice/id374985358?mt=8 (K12 Timed Reading) K12 Timed Reading Practice lets readers in levels K-4 practice fluency by reading short, timed stories. Improving fluency allows readers to read smoothly and quickly so they can focus on comprehension rather than on decoding words. Websites Discussed:http://www.Edmodo.com/ (Edmodo) http://www.Twitter.com/ (Twitter) https://plus.google.com/ (GooglePlus) http://www.apple.com/ilife/imovie (iMovie) http://www.WordPress.com/ (WordPress) http://www.Blogger.com/ (Blogger) http://www.techsmith.com/jing (Jing) http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia (Camtasia) http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/garageband/id408709785?mt=8%20 (Garageband) http://www.apple.com/ilife/iweb (iWeb) http://www.Skype.com/ (Skype) http://www.apple.com/ipad/built-in-apps/photobooth.html (PhotoBooth) http://www.astorybeforebed.com/ (A Story Before Bed) http://www.TinyURL.com/ (Tiny URL) http://www.polleverywhere.com/ (Poll Everywhere) http://www.Twitterfall.com/ (Twitterfall) About Our Guests:Cyndi Danner-Kuhn is a faculty member and the Education Technology Integration Coordinator for the Kansas State University College of Education. She describes herself as an educational futurist who works to leverage technology for the benefit of learners. She is am an educator, digital storyteller, blogger and digital change agent, artist, and friend. Cyndi addresses a range of topics related to technology integration, distance learning, education, business and twenty-first-century literacy and is a catalyst for creative engagement and collaborative learning. Additionally, Cyndi is an experienced graphic designer, website designer, author, and technology consultant. and has written and facilitated over $850,000 in technology grants in Kansas. Cyndi describes herself as: “Bear in mind, I am not a geek/techie. I know many geek/techies, and I am absolutely NOT one of them. Geek/Techies are excited by creating the technology. I am excited by what that technology can do and about discovering the possibilities. Technology is changing the way we do business, teach, and learn, in the 21st century, I am a part of that change. Mark Greentree is the principle blogger and podcast creator...
The TeacherCast Podcast – The TeacherCast Educational Network
Welcome to the first episode of the TeacherCast Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the world wide web of educational technology and learn what makes the difference between Web 1.0 and Web 2.0 content for our students and classrooms. Topics Covered:The differences in the educational systems in England-vs-Australia-vs-U.S.A. 21st Century Skills in Education Teaching technology to very young children Do we need to teach cursive writing? What is Web 2.0? Using Wikipedia in the classroom What is eLearning? (What does the “E” stand for?) What technologies should we be promoting? What should our students expect from us? When should students start using laptops in the classroom? Using Twitter in the classroom Google+ and Facebook in the classroom Internet safety Blocking websites in schools Using blogs, wiki's and nings Teaching various writing styles in high school What should teachers be expected to do for our students outside the classroom? Should teachers fear technology for privacy reasons? How to teach Web 2.0 skills on a budget… or for FREE!! Websites Discussedhttp://www.Edmodo.com/ (Edmodo) http://www.Twitter.com/ (Twitter) https://plus.google.com/ (GooglePlus) http://www.apple.com/ilife/imovie (iMovie) http://www.WordPress.com/ (WordPress) http://www.Blogger.com/ (Blogger) http://www.techsmith.com/jing (Jing) http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/garageband/id408709785?mt=8%20 (Garageband) http://www.blabberize.com/ (Blabberize) About our guests:Mark Greentree is the principle blogger and podcast creator of http://www.everydaymacsupport.com/Everyday_Mac_Support/Home.html (www.everydaymacsupport.com). His aim is to inform users at all levels of experience how to get the most out of the Apple hardware and associated software. He is also one of the lead hosts on http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/not-another-mac-podcast/id441318415 (Not Another Mac Podcast), an Apple based round table discussion with Mac users and experts from all over the world. When Mark isn't producing content for the Mac community he is an at home father to his two children under the age of 5. Hence, educating his children is one of his top priorities and that makes him well suited to be a guest on the TeacherCast Podcast. Mark is able to bring a different type of discussion to the table as a result. Mark is also a qualified photographer and worked for over five years as a scientific and industrial photographer for http://www.csiro.au/ (CSIRO Australia) before leaving and working for himself. Steve Wheeler is Associate Professor of Learning Technologies at the http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ (University of Plymouth), in South West England. Originally trained as a psychologist, he has spent his entire career working in media, technology, and learning, predominantly in nurse education (NHS 1981-1995) and teacher education and training (1976-1981 and 1995-present). A trained educator, he now teaches on a number of undergraduate and post-graduate teacher education programs. He specializes in research on e-learning and distance education, with particular emphasis on social media and Web 2.0 tools. He is regularly http://steve-wheeler.net/about/ (invited to speak) and has given keynotes and invited lectures to audiences in more than 20 countries across 5 continents. He is currently involved in several research programs related to e-learning, social media and handheld technologies. Steve is the author of more than 150 scholarly articles and is an active and prolific edublogger. His blog http://steve-wheeler.blogspot.com/ (Learning with ‘e's) is a regular online commentary on the social and cultural impact of disruptive technologies, and the application of digital media in education and training. Steve is chair of the http://www2.plymouth.ac.uk/e-learning (Plymouth e-Learning Conference) and is co-editor of the...
Kevin and Mark talk words and tablets.
Kevin and Mark talk words and tablets.
Kevin, Mike, and Mark talk music, weather and what we would buy.
Kevin, Mike, and Mark talk music, weather and what we would buy.
Kevin, Mike, and Mark talk about tech and what we would buy.
Kevin, Mike, and Mark talk about tech and what we would buy.
Kevin, Mike, and Mark talk about tech and musical likes.
Kevin, Mike, and Mark talk about tech and musical likes.
Kevin, Mike, and Mark talk about geeky stuff including iOS 9 and the associated hardware and implementation.
Kevin, Mike, and Mark talk about geeky stuff including the new Apple TV and playing CDs via AirPlay.
Kevin, Mike, and Mark talk about geeky stuff including technology breakdowns and the meaning of life.
Kevin, Mike, and Mark talk about geeky stuff including displays, tablet computing, and music.
Kevin, Mike, and Mark talk about geeky stuff including gaming and Roku vs. Apple TV.
Kevin, Mike, and Mark talk about geeky stuff including why iOS 9 sucks.
Kevin, Elisa, and Mark talk about geeky stuff including Mark’s new Apple Watch and an iPad being used as a primary computer..
Kevin, Mike, and Mark talk about geeky stuff including the new Apple announcements.
Kevin, Mike, and Mark talk about geeky stuff including new tech toys.
Kevin, Mike, and Mark talk about geeky stuff including Power Naps.
Kevin, Mike, and Mark talk about geeky stuff including changing our mind about technology.
Kevin, Mike, and Mark talk about geeky summer activities.
Kevin, Mike, and Mark talk about enhancing creativity.
Kevin and Mike talk with Mark whilst he journey’s through the mean streets of Sydney.
Kevin and Mike talk thumb drives and keyboards.
Kevin and Mike are shocked when Mark’s zipper makes an appearance.
Kevin and Mike are joined by a Geeky Lady.
Mark, Kevin and Mike talking about the new Apple announcements and they get steamed up over something.
Mark, Kevin and Mike remember Leonard Nimoy
Mark and Kevin wish Mike a very Happy Birthday!
Mark talks about the Microsoft Surface Pro while having serious envy for those who already have one.
Mike talks about his new camera, from a geek perspective.
Kevin and Mike will do something that Mark won’t.
Kevin and Mike podcast in the past whilst Mark has gone back to the future.
Kevin and Mike podcast with Mark wondering how to become a farmer.
Kevin and Mike podcast with Mark while he is walking.
Kevin, Mike and Mark discuss Halloween traditions and scary movies.
Kevin, Mike and Mark discuss geeky stuff, but we couldn’t remember what we spoke about. It must have been good!
Kevin, Mike and Mark discuss geeky stuff, including Apple gear.
Kevin, Mike and Mark discuss geeky stuff.
Kevin, Mike and Mark discuss CromeCast, OneDrive and Customer Support.
Kevin, Mike and Mark discuss video games that are made into movies.
Mark and Kevin discuss a heap of topics that are relevant to all socially inept geeks.
Kevin and Mark talk about anniversaries, war movies, and health risks. What were they thinking
Kevin and Mark are at it again, but Mark seems distracted.
Kevin, Mark, and Tim geek out on just about everything, including the first ever live recording of Geekiest Show Ever in VIDEO!.
Kevin, Mark, and Peter geek out on just about everything, including Nuts.
Kevin and Mark geek out on just about everything, including Mark’s accidental problem in bed.
Kevin and Mark geek out on just about everything, including Mark’s sordid events with a hairdresser.
Kevin and Mark are joined by Tim Chaten and geek out on just about everything, including finding out who knows their ABC.
Kevin and Mark geek out on just about everything, including our understanding of each other.
Kevin and Mark geek out on just about everything, including problems with podcasting and did man really make it to the moon.
Kevin and Mark geek out on just about everything, including problems with podcasting and did man really make it to the moon.
Kevin and Mark geek out on just about everything, including Christmas gifts and almost meeting the Woz.
Tim Chaten and Mark Greentree discuss the Gameboy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Kevin and Mark geek out on just about everything, including Shampoo and a fluffy ball.
Kevin and Mark geek out on just about everything, including a geek guide for Christmas presents.
Kevin and Mark geek out on just about everything.
Kevin and Mike geek out on just about everything, including Cling-ons. Yes, I know it is spelt incorrectly.
Kevin and Mark geek out on just about everything, including business meetings, Christmas decorations, and Multicultralism.
Kevin and Mark geek out on just about everything, including social networking, iOS games industry about to implode, and Alternatives to Office.
Kevin and Mark geek out on just about everything, including hair cuts, in-app purchasing, features phones, and debt.
Kevin and Mark geek out on just about everything, including Batteries and a severe hatred for Honey Boo Boo.
Kevin and Mark geek out on just about everything, including RSI and fuzzy feelings.
Kevin and Mark geek out on just about everything, including RSI and fuzzy feelings.
Mark Greentree and Timothy Chaten discuss everything to do with Nintendo. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mark Greentree and Timothy Chaten discuss everything to do with Nintendo. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mark Greentree and Timothy Chaten discuss everything to do with Nintendo. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mark Greentree and Timothy Chaten discuss everything to do with Nintendo. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mark Greentree and Timothy Chaten discuss everything to do with Nintendo. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mark Greentree and Timothy Chaten introduce themselves to the Nintendo gaming community. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Welcome to Married Mac Geeks Under the Influence episode 10. This week we try a shot called Pumpkin Spice. Kevin was a bit extra frothy coming off of a Steelers win ;-) Ingredients:3 equal parts ofGoldschlagerBaileysKahluaHey BevMo, you should totally sponsor us... Topics this week include: Games on the Mac and iOS- CarcassonneShout out to Mark Greentree!Sorry we've been away :(Best way to migrate data to new machineTurning off notification center pop upsNew Apple products announced
Mark Greentree and Kevin Allder join forces to deliver a hilarious but serious look at geekery. On this episode they discuss The Big Bang Theory Season 1 (Favorite Episodes), Cool pens and pen collecting, Unique USB Thumb Drives, Cool Transformers USB Stick, Raspberry Pi (mmm…Yummy!), Retro and Modern Gaming, Do we have too many operating systems?, Coffee (The art and the technology to making a good cuppa), Plus much much more!
Oh those GMen! This show has a punk rock version of the Banana Splits theme, what to eat in Hell, and how Tom Schmidt now has to pay for Mark Greentree and Gaz to fly to Macworld to give us lessons on how to speak like an Aussie! Thunderbolt boots your Mac? Why that could be a good thing and just how well did Apple do on Black Friday and Cyber Monday?
With Tim needing to record a night show, and a day early, David had to miss this episode, so Mark Greentree from Not Another Mac Podcast joined in. Topics include the Stoplight Network, Podcasting, the need for innovation in technology, website needs, how magical our world of tech is, and much more! Contact TechFan at feedback@mymac.com and leave a message at 1-801-938-5559
TechFan 50 celebrates Steve Jobs with a large panel of contributors, including Tim Robertson, David Cohen, Guy Serle, GazMaz, David Biedney, Sam Levin, Rich Lefko, Steve Hammond, Anotnio Gomez, Scott Willsey, and Mark Greentree. Contact TechFan at feedback@mymac.com and leave a message at 1-801-938-5559