LITERACY_SPECIAL_INTEREST podcast.............. Episode #2 POSTED!

 “Author Study for the Connected Classroom”

Featuring Mark Gura and an
Exclusive Interview with T.A. Barron,
author of The Lost Years of Merlin.

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Literacy Special Interest Group Podcast: Episode #2

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Book Review: Getting Started With Lego Robotics

Book Review: Getting Started With Lego Robotics

Title: Getting Started With LEGO Robotics, by Mark Gura. International Society for Technology in Education, 2011.

Description: The field of robotics can be a bit intimidating. Few debate the merits of robotics education—a powerhouse combination of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Yet putting together a lesson that is appropriate for younger students can be a challenge. Getting Started offers K-12 educators practical lessons and insight from experts. Teachers will learn what LEGO Robotics is, what student activities look like, how to begin, how to manage a class, and how robotics relate to standards. Gura concludes by providing first-hand advice and recommendations via more than a dozen interviews with educators, trainers, and even a student.

Getting Started offers K-12 educators practical lessons and insight from experts. Teachers will learn what LEGO Robotics is, what student activities look like, how to begin, how to manage a class, and how robotics relate to standards. Gura concludes by providing first-hand advice and recommendations via more than a dozen interviews with educators, trainers, and even a student.

Bottom Line: Given the popularity of Lego and the undisputed educational benefits of robotics, Getting Started with LEGO Robotics is certainly worth a look. Once you’ve finished reading it, you may find yourself excited about the prospect of planning a new class.

About the Author: Mark Gura has been involved with LEGO Robotics for nearly 20 years. Formerly the director of instructional technology for the New York City Public School System, he is currently a technology expert with Touro College at Fordham University.

How to Purchase: Getting Started With Lego Robotics retails for $22 and is available through Amazon
Article by Jason Tomaszewski, EducationWorld Associate Editor - Education World®  - Copyright © 2011 Education World

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Talking Fin Lit PODCAST - Series #3

Announcing the 3rd Series of Talking Fin  Lit Podcast





www.talkingfinlit.org
This third series takes Talking Fin Lit into new and more exciting territory. In series 3,  I interview many educators whose work in Financial Literacy Education is cutting edge. These include:

1. (Mark di Pippa of) The Centsibles:  http://www.talkingfinlit.org/2011/11/14/episode-42-the-centsables-interview-with-mark-dipippa/

2. Selena Shwarzfager (Mississippi Council on Economic Education (MCEE): http://www.talkingfinlit.org/2011/11/14/episode-41/
3. Jennifer Allen (Jump$tart Teacher of the Year): http://www.talkingfinlit.org/2011/11/15/episode-43-banking-business-and-school-stores-paving-the-way/
4. Classroom Inc.  Christina Oliver (VP of Implementation) + Phil Firsenbaum (professional development and instructional consultant): http://www.classroominc.org/
5. Elaine King Elaine King -  CFP, CDFA - Author "Family & Money Matters": http://www.elainekingcfp.com/
6. Stacey Pehosh (Teacher - R.E. Baker Elementary, Bella Vista, AR - Lesson Author EconEdLink): http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/economic-lesson-search.php?aid=212
7. Karen Holden (Professor Emerita of Public Affairs and Consumer Science University of Wisconsin-Madison) - Professor Emerita Meets Elmo
http://www.talkingfinlit.org/2012/02/18/ep47profmeetselmo/
8. Mickey Ebert (Teacher - Blue Springs, MO / Education Specialist - National Archives - Lesson Author - EconEdLink) http://www.talkingfinlit.org/2012/02/06/ep44-mickey-ebert-finlitcurric/
9. Mike Fladlien (Teacher - Muscatine High School/Muscatine, IA, Lesson Author - EconEdLink)
http://www.talkingfinlit.org/2012/02/06/ep46-mike-fladlien-masterful-finlit-instruc/
10. Mack Lewis (Teacher - Author  - Creator of The Checkbook Projecgt)
http://www.talkingfinlit.org/2012/02/06/episode-45-mack-lewis-creator-of-the-checkbook-project/
11. David Anderson (Adjunct professor of Economics at Drew University/Executive Vice President, Working in Support of Education (WISE)
12. Laura Ploss/Secret Millionaires Club ( Chief Operating Officer of By Kids for Kids)
http://www.talkingfinlit.org/2012/02/18/ep48lauraploss/ 
13. Steve Kautz (Teacher & Federal Reserve ChallengeTeam Coach - Waynflete School in Portland Maine)
14. Ditmas Middle School - Brooklyn, NY  (Student Journalists/Dr. Rose Reissman):
15. John LeFeber - Project Director/EconEdLink http://www.talkingfinlit.org/2012/03/02/ep49-john-lefeber-econedlink/