Wicked Decent Learning

Wicked Decent Learning explores issues relevant to teachers in Maine and the world beyond the Vacationland borders. Hosted by two practicing public educators, WDL features a weekly discussion followed by technology integration tips, media integration ideas, book talks and a 'Didja See?' segment about the week in education news. And no show would be completely without a few tangents and a healthy dose of shenanigans. Contact Wicked Decent Learning at www.wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com or wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com

Sunday, Nov 30, 2008

We're Moving... Come with us PLEASE....

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This is an urgent message explaining where we've moved to and how you can continue to listen to us starting with episode 47 and up. This feed (from mypodcast.com) will no longer have new shows posted. Please visit our blog at http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com/2008/11/weve-moved.html

Posted by Wicked Decent at 8:07 PM |

Sunday, Nov 23, 2008

Episode 46 Administrator II Judgement Day

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Show notes:
Discussion: @ 7:15
Dan and Jeff discuss what makes a good administrator.

Tech Talk: @ 45:58
Jeff shares some technology sites with teacher & copyright friendly audio and video resources.
http://www.spinxpress.com/getmedia
http://soundtransit.nl/index.html
http://www.soundsnap.com/
http://www2.schooltube.com
http://soundzabound.com

Book Talk: @ 56:13
Dan talks about “Monster” Walter Dean Myers

Media Integration: @ 1:01:39
Dan discusses http://www.graphicaudio.net

Listener Feedback @ 1:06:01
Welcome Aussies!
All Pinko Talk…
We’re moving…stay tuned!

Music in this week's episode comes from Penmachine Podcast. “Meltdown Man” intro music by Derek K. Miller. Bumper music, “Particle Spin 30” Composed by:Roy Dank, BMI (33%), Michael Genato, ASCAP (34%), James Ronaghan, BMI (33%) also from freeplaymusic.com

Listener feedback is encouraged. Contact us at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com or leave us comments at http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com or on Twitter, name Wicked Decent, or on Skype- Wicked Decent Learning. This episode was recorded November 23, 2008.

Posted by Wicked Decent at 11:13 PM |

Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008

Ep. 45 Conversation with Liz Davis

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Show Notes:

This week we have a conversation with Liz B. Davis about the importance of professional and personal learning networks.

Check out some of the links mentioned in the show.

Liz's Blog http://edtechpower.blogspot.com/

Liz'z Book on Lulu.com http://stores.lulu.com/store.php?fAcctID=2394647

Liz's Wikis http://21ctools.wikispaces.com/

Listener Feedback:
Jim Burke asks if we can get closer to the microphone.
Richard Byrne nominates us for a 2008 Edublog "Eddy" award. Thanks Richard!
We nominate our own picks. See who we chose at the blog http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com/2008/11/and-nominees-are.html

Music in this week's episode comes from Penmachine Podcast. “Meltdown Man” intro music by Derek K. Miller. Bumper music, “Particle Spin 30” Composed by:Roy Dank, BMI (33%), Michael Genato, ASCAP (34%), James Ronaghan, BMI (33%) also from freeplaymusic.com

Listener feedback is encouraged. Contact us at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com or leave us comments at http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com or on Twitter, name Wicked Decent, or on Skype- Wicked Decent Learning.
This episode was recorded November 15, 2008.

Posted by Wicked Decent at 6:31 PM |

Sunday, Nov 09, 2008

Episode 44 Still Strugglin'

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Show notes:
Discussion: @ 4:11
Dan and Jeff recreate the discussion on how to identify and help struggling learners.
Shout out to www.cast.org

Tech Talk: @ 46:09
Jeff reviews some social studies resources online
http://news.google.com/archivesearch
http://www.digitalvaults.org
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/
http://mcsslinks.wikispaces.com

Book Talk: @ 56:53
Dan reviews the graphic novel Emiko Superstar by Mariko Tamaki and Steve Roltson

Media Integration: @ 1:02:00
Dan discusses the educational implications of “Night of the Living Dead”… no really!

Did ya see?/Listener Feedback @ 1:10:50
Mark Sparh wants Haiku
RByrne as an Elitist?

Music in this week's episode comes from Penmachine Podcast. “Meltdown Man” intro music by Derek K. Miller. Bumper music, “Particle Spin 30” Composed by:Roy Dank, BMI (33%), Michael Genato, ASCAP (34%), James Ronaghan, BMI (33%) also from freeplaymusic.com

Listener feedback is encouraged. Contact us at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com or leave us comments at http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com or on Twitter, name Wicked Decent, or on Skype- Wicked Decent Learning. This episode was recorded November 9, 2008.

Posted by Wicked Decent at 7:32 PM |

Sunday, Nov 02, 2008

Episode 43 Literacy. Now available in your content area!

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Episode 43 Literacy. Now available in your content area!
Show notes:
Discussion: @ 6:54
Dan and Jeff discuss literacy and it’s important role in student success.

Tech Talk: @ 43:12
More tech resources for sharing what you’ve found on the web with others.
http://www.simplybox.com/
http://www.agglom.com/
http://www.snipd.com/

Book Talk: @ 50:34
Dan reviews “Using Metacognitive Assessments to Create Individualized Reading Instruction” by Susan E. Israel

Media Integration: @ 55:59
The Mabry School’s Podcast Feed.
http://mabryonline.org/podcasts/archives/display_all_podcasts/index.html
http://mabryonline.org/archives/2007/04/2007_film_festi.html
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=73888013

Music in this week's episode comes from Penmachine Podcast. “Meltdown Man” intro music by Derek K. Miller. Bumper music, “Particle Spin 30” Composed by:Roy Dank, BMI (33%), Michael Genato, ASCAP (34%), James Ronaghan, BMI (33%) also from freeplaymusic.com

Listener feedback is encouraged. Contact us at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com or leave us comments at http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com or on Twitter, name Wicked Decent, or on Skype- Wicked Decent Learning. This episode was recorded November 2, 2008.

Posted by Wicked Decent at 6:52 PM |

Thursday, Oct 30, 2008

Episode 42 I.G.B.B.T Part II (rereleased)

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Show notes:
Discussion: @ 4:24
Dan and Jeff continue the discussion about starting a school from scratch, focusing on curriculum.

Tech Talk: @ 52:19
Jeff reviews language resources available through The Center for Language Education and Research
http://clear.msu.edu/clear/store/products.php?product_category=online

Book Talk: @ 59:51
Dan reviews the manga book “Astroboy” by Osamu Tezuka

Media Integration: @ 1:05:07
Jeff talks about content available at Learnoutloud.com
http://www.learnoutloud.com/contents/All-LearnOutLoud.com's-Podcasts/9/21

Did ya see?/Listener Feedback @ 1:08:15
Consolidation Petition in the News http://waldo.villagesoup.com/Government/story.cfm?storyID=131791
Maine DOE will dump writing test
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081022/NEWS0104/810229969
Kittery still single
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20081022-NEWS-810220354
Maine DOE says to expect flat funding for schools
http://www.sunjournal.com/story/287612-3/MaineNews/Schools_facing_funding_freeze/

Thanks for ALL the comments!
Heard from new listeners Zach, Liz B Davis, and the new twitters that have added us.

Music in this week's episode comes from Penmachine Podcast. “Meltdown Man” intro music by Derek K. Miller. Bumper music, “Particle Spin 30” Composed by:Roy Dank, BMI (33%), Michael Genato, ASCAP (34%), James Ronaghan, BMI (33%) also from freeplaymusic.com

Listener feedback is encouraged. Contact us at wickeddecentlearning@gmail.com or leave us comments at http://wickeddecentlearning.blogspot.com or on Twitter, name Wicked Decent, or on Skype- Wicked Decent Learning. This episode was recorded October 26, 2008.