March 2009

Exploring the Classroom2.0 Website

March 29, 2009

This week I am introducing my readers to this popular and very active web site, which positions itself a “social network for those interested in Web 2.0 and collaborative technologies in education.” The site currently boasts over 20,000 members, and it is rich with content about the use of emerging internet technologies in the classroom.

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Podcasting in Education (Part 2 of 2)

March 23, 2009

  How do I find and listen to education oriented Podcasts?  Following up on last week’s introduction to Podcasting in education, this week I am checking out how to find education oriented podcasts, and how to listen to them.    Finding education oriented Podcasts  I “googled” around a bit and have to say that I [...]

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Checking out Podcasting in Education

March 15, 2009

While learning about TeacherTube and other education-focused video hosting sites over the last two weeks, I came across various mentions of podcasting. I also frequently see mention of podcasting in articles and ads in education industry magazines, but haven’t really checked it out yet. This week and next I am going to try to get up to speed about the state of podcasting in education, starting with the basics (just what is podcasting again?), and then looking into how it is being used in Education, and how one goes about accessing and using a podcast.

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TeacherTube, and other YouTube alternatives for instructional use (part 2 of 2)

March 8, 2009

This week we continue our overview of video hosting web sites focused exclusively on education. Last week I was impressed with TeacherTube, and this week we look at lesser known competitors EduTube.org and MyLearningTube.com, and wrap up with mention of a few other education oriented online video resources I came across. EduTube.org Like TeacherTube, EduTube.org also monitors postings and limits [...]

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TeacherTube, and other YouTube alternatives for instructional use (part 1 of 2)

March 2, 2009

Like many of the educators I know, you have probably heard of TeacherTube, but like me, you may be wondering how TeacherTube differs from YouTube, and how it compares to alternative video hosting sites. This week and next, I’ll checkout TeacherTube and some alternatives, and see if I can’t provide some brief, useful answers to [...]

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