Tips and tools for online safety

In this episode Lorie Honeycutt and I talk about the latest teen sites and the ways that they can be exploited by unethical or even just “nosey” strangers. There are tips & tricks to help our kids stay safe and to help us stay up on the latest sites and programs kids are using.

This conference in Missouri...

It was my first experience with MOREnet and Dr. Eric Nicklas. Teachers from all over the state come to this conference to get new ideas and resources to help them prepare their learners for the future and I quickly found myself at home. They host this conference at Tan-Tar-A, an amazing resort and a welcome environment to dig into change and conversations about change.

Random thoughts

From leadership in the 21st century to personal learning communities, I share what’s been on my mind lately as well as the amazing things I’ve seen in classrooms.

Dr. John Dudley

A national speaker and published author, Dr. John Dudley is a highly respected and popular educational consultant. John Dudley has helped school districts across the nation prepare for and respond to school tragedies. In this carpool we talk a bit about some issues around school tragedy and dealing with the aftermath. Dr. Dudley is a brilliant man with much to offer to schools BEFORE and AFTER they face tragedy.

Go get yourself a bionic think-tank to empower your learning!

In my opinion, tools like Plurk are among some of the most powerful learning resources in the world and in this episode I tell you why I think so. If you join Plurk, please add me as a friend. I am kevinhoneycutt on Plurk. How would you like to have access to brilliant minds from all over the world whenever you need them? I hope to see you there.

Two ladies with a passion for helping kids understand math

In this episode I speak with Michelle Flaming and Renee Smith about their hot-off-the-press podcast called Math Snacks. They share the passions that launched them into teaching math in a way that kids can really understand and for helping teachers change the way they teach math. Their podcast is on the iTunes music store and is a treasure trove of good ways to help kids understand math principles.

Project-Based Learning

In this episode, I’m back in the truck talking about the work I’m doing with charter and public schools with Project-Based Learning. We are working with a template and creating a rough draft of a database of projects that we can share with other schools. Terry Eis and Teresa Morgan and Ginger Lewman are three educational pioneers that I get to work with to create a more engaging, meaningful model of learning. Our website for storing our PBL units and student examples is under development and open for you to look at.

View from the front of the class

In this interview with Teresa Morgan, the lead instructor at Thomas County Academy in Colby Kansas. This charter school was started and visioned with a focus on project-based instruction that promotes 21st century skills. The school is bristling with technology and kids who know how to use it. If you’re ever Western Kansas and want to see a model of what schools should be heading toward, drop in and talk to Teresa!
Tell Teresa’s boss that she rocks!
Teresa’s Boss

Tools mentioned:
In a jar (thinking tools for kids)
Plurk
Glogster
Skype
Twitter
Wordle

We have to change!

As I look back at the podcasts I have recorded I learn a lot about myself. I hope I grow and learn as I go but as I looked at this old episode I was struck by my blend of passion and frustration. I hope it offers new subscribers some insight into my mind and old subscribers a laugh.

Student leaders

In this episode Cody Howard and Sloan Lewis tell us about SADD in their school in Norwich Kansas. Students Against Destructive Decisions is all about supporting kids when they make good decisions and 40 kids participate in their school and 10 kids participate on their executive board.