akidemia http://akidemia.podbean.com kBursting with Educational Technology Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:50:40 +0000 http://podbean.com/?v=3.2 en ©Whitney Kilgore 2003-2009 Education 1440 education,technology,web 2.0,integration,online,digital storytelling kBURST - The 60-second lecture format. Whitney Kilgore Whitney Kilgore whitney.kilgore@yahoo.com No No http://akidemia.podbean.com/mf/web/5ki9n7/photo.jpg akidemia http://akidemia.podbean.com 144 144 kBURST - Social Bookmarking http://akidemia.podbean.com/2008/07/21/kburst-social-bookmarking/ http://akidemia.podbean.com/2008/07/21/kburst-social-bookmarking/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:49:14 +0000 akidemia Uncategorized http://akidemia.podbean.com/2008/07/21/kburst-social-bookmarking/ Here is a manuscript for the episode:

Are you ready for a Social Bookmarking kBURST?

Did you know that there are over 15 billion web pages.

There are so many websites of interest that there may be some that we want to save and visit later. We could bookmark or add these sites to our favorites but that only saves them to that one particular machine.

Social Bookmarking is the new way to save those sites for later viewing. These are saved on a website instead of on a particular computer.

  • tags
  • social
  • bookmarking
  • del.icio.us
  • share

    • Discover new and relevant materials by creating social bookmarks and share them with your colleagues. Organize your favorite sites with tags.

    To get started, set up an account at del.icio.us (dot) com and begin tagging and bookmarking your favorite sites today.

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    Are you ready for a blogging Kburst?

    A web log or blog allows anyone to be a publisher or reporter for their own type of news. A blog can be based upon your own views or hobbies.

  • Share
  • Blogger
  • News
  • Websites
  • Articles

    • 70 million blogs have been created since 2003. With a click of a button a blogger can post their thoughts and create news. Years ago the news was produced by reporters and sources of professional news were limited. Today you can create the news you want to share easily.

    Blogger.com is free… if you have something to say then start blogging today!

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    Are you ready for a Digital Storytelling kBurst?

    Digital Storytelling engages learners in the writing process, integrates technology, and ignites creativity. Sequencing, patterns, cause and effect, plot, character development, and so much more can be explored with digital storytelling.

  • Storyboard
  • Digital Media Selection
  • Collaboration
  • Creativity
  • Sharing

    • Creativity can be encouraged and even taught. By allowing students to tell “their” story you help to build a community.

    To get started Google Digital Storytelling.

    ]]>     http://akidemia.podbean.com/2008/06/26/kburst-digital-storytelling/feed/ Here is a manuscript for the episode: Are you ready for a Digital Storytelling kBurst? Digital Storytelling engages learners in the writing process, integrates technology, and ignites ... Here is a manuscript for the episode: Are you ready for a Digital Storytelling kBurst? Digital Storytelling engages learners in the writing process, integrates technology, and ignites creativity. Sequencing, patterns, cause and effect, plot, character development, and so much more can be explored with digital storytelling. Storyboard Digital Media Selection Collaboration Creativity Sharing Creativity can be encouraged and even taught. By allowing students to tell "their" story you help to build a community. To get started Google Digital Storytelling. digital storytelling, storytelling, umajin, technology integration, education, Whitney Kilgore No No     kBURST - Online Course Enhancement http://akidemia.podbean.com/2008/06/12/kburst-online-course-enhancement/ http://akidemia.podbean.com/2008/06/12/kburst-online-course-enhancement/#comments Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:27:31 +0000 akidemia Uncategorized http://akidemia.podbean.com/2008/06/12/kburst-online-course-enhancement-because-quality-matters/ Quality Matters is a rubric designed by Maryland Online that is utilized for a peer review process of online courses. This podcast is an introduction to section one of that rubric.

    Here is the manuscript for this episode:

    Are you ready for a Quality Matters kBurst?

    First things first. When developing an online course it is critical that students be advised of the course expectations, and technical requirements. The navigation should be simple and the instructions clear.

  • course tour
  • welcome message
  • navigation
  • clear expectations
  • online conduct
  • netiquette
  • student introductions

    • To create a congenial learning environment it’s a good practice to introduce yourself to your students. Include items like your philosophy of teaching, your experience teaching online and your hobbies and interests.

    To get started review Quality Matters standards section one “Course Overview and Information”. After reading the section, consider what you could do to enhance your own online course.

    ]]>     http://akidemia.podbean.com/2008/06/12/kburst-online-course-enhancement/feed/ Quality Matters is a rubric designed by Maryland Online that is utilized for a peer review process of online courses. This podcast is an introduction ... Quality Matters is a rubric designed by Maryland Online that is utilized for a peer review process of online courses. This podcast is an introduction to section one of that rubric. Here is the manuscript for this episode: Are you ready for a Quality Matters kBurst? First things first. When developing an online course it is critical that students be advised of the course expectations, and technical requirements. The navigation should be simple and the instructions clear. course tour welcome message navigation clear expectations online conduct netiquette student introductions To create a congenial learning environment it’s a good practice to introduce yourself to your students. Include items like your philosophy of teaching, your experience teaching online and your hobbies and interests. To get started review Quality Matters standards section one “Course Overview and Information”. After reading the section, consider what you could do to enhance your own online course. online course, education, learning, instructor, netiquette, Whitney Kilgore No No     kBURST - Technology Integration http://akidemia.podbean.com/2008/06/06/kburst-technology-integration/ http://akidemia.podbean.com/2008/06/06/kburst-technology-integration/#comments Sat, 07 Jun 2008 03:46:17 +0000 akidemia Uncategorized http://akidemia.podbean.com/2008/06/06/kburst-technology-integration/ Here is the manuscript for this episode.

    Are you ready for a Technology Integration kburst?

    Utilization of technology can enhance engagement, motivation and understanding of curricular objectives.  All too often technology is placed in classrooms and educators are expected to know what to do with little to no training in its integration. 

    • blogging
    • podcasting
    • wikis
    • digital storytelling
    • screencasting
    • digital media editing

    Technology shouldn’t collect dust or be something extra that students have to learn and teachers have to teach.  If you want to engage, inspire and motivate students to learn, then allow them to utilize the technology tools of today.  Let’s help prepare children for their future.

    To get started create your own blog, podcast or wiki.

    ]]>     http://akidemia.podbean.com/2008/06/06/kburst-technology-integration/feed/ Here is the manuscript for this episode. Are you ready for a Technology Integration kburst? Utilization of technology can enhance engagement, motivation and understanding of curricular objectives.  ... Here is the manuscript for this episode. Are you ready for a Technology Integration kburst? Utilization of technology can enhance engagement, motivation and understanding of curricular objectives.  All too often technology is placed in classrooms and educators are expected to know what to do with little to no training in its integration.  blogging podcasting wikis digital storytelling screencasting digital media editing Technology shouldn't collect dust or be something extra that students have to learn and teachers have to teach.  If you want to engage, inspire and motivate students to learn, then allow them to utilize the technology tools of today.  Let's help prepare children for their future. To get started create your own blog, podcast or wiki. education, technology, integration, curriculum, children, Whitney Kilgore No No