In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we discuss how to bring Educational Technology into our classrooms to better engage our students.Topics Covered:What are parent expectations for our teachers today?Using iWeb in the classroomFacebookTeaching Professional Development classes to other teachersHow to use technology in the classroomI have my first iPad… now what?How to Podcast and using Podcasts in the ClassroomUsing technology to communicate with parentsUsing iTunes to communicate with your studentsUsing Blogs and Wiki’s for communicationEducational apps for the iPad and DesktopTeachers using websitesTeaching Problem Solving Skills with the iPadQR CodesUsing cell phones in the classroomTeaching the same lessons… using updated technologiesStaying ahead of the tech curveFinding time for technologyApps Discussed:Talking Tom Tom is your pet cat, that responds to your touch and repeats everything you say with a funny voice. You can pet him, poke him or grab his tail.Toy Story Read-along A fully interactive reading experience packed with Games, Movie Clips, Coloring Pages, Sing-along Tunes, and Surprises on every page. Hear the story read aloud, record your own narration, or explore at your own pace.Cookie Doodle If you enjoy making cookies but hate the mess, this is the app for you. We provide the dough, a rolling pin, cookie cutters, your choice of frostings, sprinkles, and candies all in one easy to use package.K12 Timed Reading K12 Timed Reading Practice lets readers in levels K-4 practice fluency by reading short, timed stories. Improving fluency allows readers to read smoothly and quickly so they can focus on comprehension rather than on decoding words.Websites Discussed:EdmodoTwitterGooglePlusiMovieWordPressBloggerJingCamtasiaGaragebandiWebSkypePhotoBoothA Story Before BedTiny URLPoll EverywhereTwitterfallAbout Our Guests:Cyndi Danner-Kuhn is a faculty member and the Education Technology Integration Coordinator for the Kansas State University College of Education. She describes herself as an educational futurist who...

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