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A.T.TIPSCAST Episode #69: Alternative Professional Development @ Techknowledgy 2010

Episode Overview-

This episode of the A.T.TIPSCAST is sponsored by The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools.  Learn more at http://iste.org/chewat.

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Episode #69 is features another recording of a live event from the Techknowledgy 2010 Conference in Richmond, Virginia.  At that conference I presented a session called Alternative Professional Development. I use the term “presented” loosely because, although I was listed as the presenter, the session was more of an integrated brainstorming session. I was more of the moderator for the discussion than a presenter. During the session we tried to outline some of the common problems with staff development happening in public schools and then try to come up with some solutions. During the course of the discussion a bunch of great ideas were mentioned about how to address some of the problems with the typical professional development model. Furthermore, a number of concrete resources are mentioned that can be used to assist students. You can access the entire presentation as generated by the audience here: Alternative Professional Development Presentation from Techknowledgy 2010.

The episode also features a bumper from Rochelle Hamilton and Cindy Carmina who are educators from Prince William County, Virginia.

A.T.TIPS In This Episode-

A.T.TIP #178: www.screenjelly.com – Screen Capturing

A.T.TIP #179: www.kissyoutube.com – Download Videos from Youtube.com

A.T.TIP #180: www.zamzar.com – File Converting

A.T.TIP #181: www.lcps.org/at – The Website for Loudoun County Public School’s AT Team

A.T.TIP #182: www.dinah.com – Create Foldables!

A.T.TIP #183: Place Value Machine – http://bit.ly/gr4dec

A.T.TIP #184: www.TweenTribune.com – Daily News Sites for Tweens and Teens!

Upcoming Presentations-

ESBOCES Model Schools Technology Leadership Webinar Series

Practical AT – March 7th, 2011 – 8:00pm – 9:00pm with Sally Norton-Darr

UDL & Assistive TechnologyApril 4th, 2011 – 8:00pm – 9:00pm with Sally Norton-Darr

Eight is EnoughApril 6th, 2011 – 8:00pm – 9:00pm

Alternative Professional DevelopmentApril 11th, 2011 – 8:00pm – 9:00pm

Participant’s Choice – Social Media/Podcasting OR Web 2.oApril 13th, 2011 – 8:00pm – 9:00pm

Contact Information-

Join the A.T.TIPPERS group on Facebook and/or Classroom 2.0 ! You can also follow me on twitter.com.

Leave a comment down below or drop me a line at attipscast@gmail.com. Let me know what you think of the show! You can access the podcast and register as a fan of the show from here:

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Thanks everyone and happy listening!

Question Booklets for Volumes 5, 6, & 7!

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Hey everyone,

No new audio with this post.  It is a blog only update to let you know that the Question Booklets for Volume 5, 6, and 7 are now available.  If you’re new to the A.T.TIPSCAST and you’re not sure what that is, you can find out more by checking out the special episode about professional development posted back in May, 2009.

You can find the Question Booklets for every volume by clicking on the “Free PD Kits” link  in the top right corner of the page.

Volume 7 (Episodes 45 – 49, Total Running Time 1:09:35)-

1. Question Booklet for Volume 7: Volume7Package  (PDF)

2. CD Label for Volume 7:  Vol7CDlabels (PDF)

Volume 6 (Episodes 42 – 44, Total Running Time 1:04:22)-

1. Question Booklet for Volume 6: Volume6Package (PDF)

2. CD Label for Volume 6: Vol6CDlabels (PDF)

Volume 5 (Episodes 36 – 41, Total Running Time 1:08:36)-

1. Question Booklet for Volume 5: Volume5Package (PDF)

2. CD Label for Volume 5: Vol5CDlabels (PDF)

Volume 4 Question Booklets are now available!

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Hey everyone,

No new audio with this post.  It is a blog only update to let you know that the Question Booklets for Volume 4 are now available.  If you’re new to the A.T.TIPCAST and you’re not sure what that is, you can find out more by checking out the special episode about professional development posted back in May.

The Resources:

Download these files to make your own staff development workshop out of the A.T.TIPSCAST!

All Files For Volumes 1 – 4:

1. This file contains everything in one download: Volumes1-4everythingincluded (PDF)

Volume 4 Separately (Episodes 27 – 35, Total Running Time 1:25:10)-

1. Question Booklet for Volume 4: volume4package (PDF)

2. CD Label for Volume 4: vol4cdlabels (PDF)

If you have any trouble with any of these files, contact me at attipscast@gmail.com and I’ll work with you to get it working!

Join the A.T.TIPPERS group on Facebook and/or Classroom 2.0 ! You can also follow me on twitter.com as @attipscast.

Leave a comment down below or drop me a line at attipscast@gmail.com. Let me know what you think of the show! You can access the podcast and register as a fan of the show from here:

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Thanks everyone and happy listening!

 

A.T.TIPSCAST: Winner of the Best Professional Development Podcast Award

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Hey everyone,
Sorry, still no new audio content but that will change in the next few weeks.  In the meantime, there has been some news surrounding the A.T.TIPSCAST.   The A.T.TIPSCAST won the award for Best Professional Development Podcast during the Third Annual Teachers’ Podcast Awards!  The Teachers’ Podcast is hosted by Mark Gura and Dr. Kathy King.  Episode #27 is their most recent episode and it is where they announce the winners of the podcasting awards.  There were three categories including Best Student Project Podcast, Best Teacher Podcast, and Best Professional Development Podcast.   Approximately 15 minutes into episode #27 is when they announce the winner of the Best Professional Development Podcast.  Needless to say, I was thrilled to even be considered, let alone win the award!  One of the prizes for winning the award is to participate in an episode of The Teachers’ Podcast.  I’m very much looking forward to the interview! 

Thank you very much Teachers’ Podcast! 

Leave a comment down below or drop me a line at attipscast@gmail.com Let me know what you think of the show! You can access the podcast and register as a fan of the show from here:

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