Comments for The Cool Teacher Podcast

Comment on Episode 95: The Three Cs of Education–Barbara’s Epiphany! by J. Christian Larsen

J. Christian Larsen — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:15:40 +0000

I have to agree with Logan. The MET program is certainly designed for students to prove they know how to use higher level thinking skills to apply, evaluate and create new knowledge, based on what we learn in an exploratory process. This podcast helps by providing so many cool uses of technology in education. Thanks

Comment on Episode 95: The Three Cs of Education–Barbara’s Epiphany! by Logan Willits

Logan Willits — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 03:40:27 +0000

I just started using Google+ for EdTech 501 and am really starting to like it. It allows you a lot of freedom in staying connected and is alot easier to simplify your feed than a normal social networking site. I also feel very strongly on the Three C’s in the program. We are a week into class and I can tell that the creation process is a large part of Boise State Ed Tech. Your ideas to podcast are very cool so that way people all over can listen. Keep up the good work!

Comment on Epsiode 79: Google Gobblers by Rebecca Muller

Rebecca Muller — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:08:24 +0000

Hello Chris and Barbara,
Your assessment conversation really brought to my attention of why districts are moving to standards based grading. From my understanding, this will enable teachers to communicate effectively with students and parents of exactly how the child is performing TODAY. So much of what education is today has been developed from I believe good intentions, however, we move at a turtle’s pace when it comes to changing things that we ALL know aren’t best practices.

I listened to this podcast specifically to see what you had to say about Chromebooks. I am a Google fan, however, I stood in line at Apple to get the first iPad. So, I absolutely LOVED Barbara’s comment about wanting both iPad and Chromebook for the classroom. My ideal situation would be that I would have 6-8 iPads and a dozen Chromebooks. I have used both and see the absolute validity in needing both. As Barbara stated it really depends on what you are using it for. When creating movies (with iMovie app), ibooks (using Book-Creator App) or recording, video taping or sharing what you know (Educreations app), an iPad is a must have! Using apple TV in my classroom has done wonders with engagement. However, really individualizing my students learning using web-based programs like Razz-kids, Scootpad, Sumdog, LittleBirdTales, Google Apps for Education (docs, forms, presentation, spreadsheets, email, chat and google+) are done with beauty, ease and promptness with a Chromebook. There are many supportive reasons for both devices. I teach 2nd grade and my students really don’t care what device they get to use just as long as they get to use one.

Great podcast, looking forward to listening to many more during my workouts.

Comment on Episode 93: The Cool Car Dealers Podcast by Tracie Spencer

Tracie Spencer — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:56:48 +0000

I LOVE the idea of touchnote. I just downloaded it to my ipad. I think it will be great for my classroom, but I’m also excited to use it on all my vacations.

I am new to Google+, so I appreciate your input and explanation on some of its abilities.

Comment on Episode 88: What is smaller than a Big Mac? by Denise Holder

Denise Holder — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:58:33 +0000

I have AppleTV and loved the idea of bringing it on vacation with me.

Comment on Episode 90: What I learned from Chris by Kevin Johnson

Kevin Johnson — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:38:41 +0000

Coaches Eye looks like a really cool app. I may need to purchase and use with my swimmer and lacrosse player at home. Thanks!

Comment on Episode 95: The Three Cs of Education–Barbara’s Epiphany! by Kevin Johnson

Kevin Johnson — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:36:49 +0000

I think that more and more are becoming available for Android. I just found Coaches Eye for Android as I have a droid. This was referred to in Episode 90 for Ipads, Ipods,etc…

Comment on Episode 95: The Three Cs of Education–Barbara’s Epiphany! by Kevin Johnson

Kevin Johnson — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:34:35 +0000

I am now thinking that the 3 C’s of Education describes what the Boise State EdTech program is all about. Creating CREATIVE CONTENT CREATORS to engage learners all over the world! You definition of circles in google+ also helps me to understand this concept a little bit better. Thanks!

Comment on Episode 95: The Three Cs of Education–Barbara’s Epiphany! by Alex Ibaraki

Alex Ibaraki — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 06:09:33 +0000

Your explanation of G+ circles was really helpful. I feel a little less lost with that. Also, are education apps mainly created for the iPad as opposed to Android? I have tried to look for ARIS on Windows but it’s not available.

Comment on Episode 93: The Cool Car Dealers Podcast by Mike Maki

Mike Maki — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:24:31 +0000

I just added the TouchNote app to my iphone. The idea of using a classroom photo as part of a thank-you postcard is a great idea!