Speaker: Mable Kinzie
Topic: Early Childhood Math & Science education

Mable Kinzie describes My Teaching Partner: Mathematics and Science in this five-minute podcast. The project emphasizes integration with children’s existing informal math and science knowledge with formal understandings, via authentic activities with an inquiry focus relevant to diverse children. >>more

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Sept. 13, 2007

Speaker: Joe Garofalo
Topic: Mathematics Education

In this five-minute podcast, Joe Garofalo describes efforts in the Curry Center for Technology and Teacher Education at the University of Virginia to prepare secondary teachers to use technology to enhance and extend their students' learning of mathematics. >>more

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Sept. 20, 2007

Speaker: Walter Heinecke
Topic: Technology Policy Studies

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Sept. 27, 2007

Speaker: Sara Dexter
Topic: Technology & Educational Leadership

Sara Dexter describes technology leadership, particularly as a school-level characteristic, in this five minute podcast. Typically a function of a team, technology leadership should focus on creating effective learning environments for teachers so they may develop their technology-enhanced instructional skills. >>more

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Oct. 4, 2007

Speaker: John Bunch
Topic: Research & Teaching with Visual Imagery

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Oct. 11, 2007

Speaker: Tom Hammond
Topic: Social Studies Education

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Oct. 18, 2007

Speaker: Ruth Ferree
Topic: Technology & ESL Research

Ruth Ferree and IT doctoral student Brendan Downey introduced an SLA (Second Language Acquisition) and Digital Storytelling project taking place at Northern Virginia Community College. Their presentation covered language acquisition theories, the role of performance (output), and the power of storytelling. The key concepts were abbreviated in this five-minute podcast.

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Oct. 25, 2007

Speaker: Randy Bell
Topic: Science Education

In this five minute podcast, Randy Bell describes guidelines for science teachers integrating technology and pedagogy. He specifically discusses ways in which technology can support inquiry in science courses.

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Nov. 1, 2007

Speaker: Glen Bull
Topic: Dynamic Visualization in Science & History

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Nov. 8, 2007

Speaker: Joanne Cohoon
Topic: Technology & Gender Studies

Discussed in her 5-minute podcast, Dr. Cohoon's nation-wide research reveals many facts about the current situation of women's representation in computer science and engineering departments. She also suggests multiple approaches for effectively attracting and retaining women students. >>Presentation

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Nov. 15, 2007

Speakers: Stephanie van Hover & Adam Friedman
Topic: Research & the Professoriate

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Nov. 29, 2007

Speaker: Bill Ferster
Topic: Diffusion of Innovation

Bill Ferster describes factors contributing to the diffusion and adoption process of technology innovation in the K-12 classroom environment. His research shows that the primary predictors for success in the K-12 classroom are the same five Rogers identified. The overview of his study is provided in this five-minute podcast.

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Dec. 6, 2007