BISD 12 Second Tech Challenge #3!

Monday, January 12th, 2009...12:31 pm

BISD 12 Second Tech Challenge #3!

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So far, 18 teachers and administrators have participated–a great start! Today’s challenge focused on podcasts. Specifically, it focuses on the iTunes tool and its vast library of free, educational podcasts. When you complete the Challenge, be sure to leave a comment here or on the video site and tell everyone what podcast(s) you subscribed to. If you can’t view the video below, click on this link. Thanks, and have fun!

BISD 12 Second Tech Challenge #3 on 12seconds.tv

Oh, one more thing. If you missed out on either of the first two 12 Second Challenges, please don’t hesitate to go back and catch up. There is no due date, other than for the prize drawings, which will occur late in the spring, so feel free to join in!

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Joanna Ashlock
January 12th, 2009 at 2:50 pm

Personally, I’ve subscribed to Dave Ramsey podcasts – He’s a nationally known expert on getting out of debt.

Profesionally, I’ve subscribed to Prototype This! – a show on Discovery where three radical engineers are given prototypes to create. The show is entertaining and educational. They are excellent at explaining engineering concepts on an easier level.

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Jacqueline
January 12th, 2009 at 2:59 pm

Joanna

I’ve seen this site before at a workshop but have not revisited it. Thanks for helping me to remember

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Jeannie J.
January 12th, 2009 at 3:12 pm

There are several podcasts that look promising for vocabulary developement including The Word Nerds (kids would like the sound of that title) and Meriam Webster’s Word of the Day.

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Wisbell
January 12th, 2009 at 3:37 pm

I subscribe to several video and audio podcasts through Itunes. The Science and Discovery networks have some fantastic podcasts. I caught up on the world of Science this summer when I was flying overseas through the podcasts on my IPod.

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Ric
January 12th, 2009 at 3:41 pm

Just search under bisdautotech in iTunes

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Linda
January 12th, 2009 at 3:43 pm

I subscribed to npr technology podcast.

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Janet
January 12th, 2009 at 5:12 pm

I subscribed to a video blog for science called Natural Sciences and it is filled with great science information and I also subscribed to CNN for Students which gives a ten minute commercial free capsual of the news for students. I see it as a very useful tool to encourage keeping up on current events.

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Ruth Grannemann
January 12th, 2009 at 5:39 pm

I downloaded several Spanish lessons. Since half my class is ESL and I keep saying I’m going to learn Spanish I thought this would be a good time to start. I guess you could call this a belated new year’s resolution. Gracias, amigo!

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Randy Rodgers
January 12th, 2009 at 7:25 pm

Great suggestions, all! Thanks for participating, and keep ‘em coming!

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Teresa
January 12th, 2009 at 9:51 pm

I downloaded iTunes and the January 11th webquest of ABC News so my students can keep up with current events. I also like to download podcasts with cooking lessons.
Thank you for reminding me of the great resource.

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Randy Rodgers
January 12th, 2009 at 9:55 pm

Teresa,

Glad you find it useful! Cooking lessons, huh? If you need an unbiased opinion on any experiments there, let me know.

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Rhonda james
April 29th, 2009 at 1:48 pm

I have joined you tube and as a class we watched how to make smow and we have watched several on “geomats”

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Randy Rodgers Reply:
April 30th, 2009 at 9:38 am
Great, Rhonda! (I’m going to have to look up “geomats”.)

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