Dave Stacey is a secondary History teacher in Swansea, Wales. 

During this edonis interview, Dave talks about his:

* Background in education

* experiences of ICT-related training and professional development as a student teacher, during INSET, and as part of CPD

* thoughts on web access for teachers in his workplace

* notion of 'learning network'

* uses of the social web

* anticipated changes in use of ICT over the next 3 years.

Dave's blog is here.

Links from the interview are here.

During this edonis interview, Daniel talks about his:

* Background in education

* experiences of ICT-related training and professional development as a student teacher, during INSET, and as part of CPD

* thoughts on web access for teachers in his workplace

* notion of 'learning network'

* uses of the social web

* anticipated changes in use of ICT over the next 3 years.

Links from the interview are here.

Lynne Lewis is Principal Teacher at Athelstaneford Primary School in East Lothian, Scotland. 

During this edonis interview, Lynne talks about her:

* Background in education

* experiences of ICT-related training and professional development as a student teacher, during INSET, and as part of CPD

* thoughts on web access for teachers in her workplace

* notion of 'learning network'

* uses of the social web

* anticipated changes in use of ICT over the next 3 years.

Links from the interview are here.

During this edonis interview, Gail talks about her:

* Background in education

* experiences of ICT-related training and professional development as a student teacher, during INSET, and as part of CPD

* thoughts on web access for teachers in her workplace

* notion of 'learning network'

* uses of the social web

* anticipated changes in use of ICT over the next 3 years.

Links from the interview are here.

Gail's blog can be read here.

• Career to date
  
• experiences of ICT-related training: as a student teacher, during INSET/CPD, and as part of her present Professional Development
  
• thoughts on web access for learning professionals in her authority
• notion of 'learning network'
  
• uses of the web
  
• anticipated changes in use of ICT over the next 3 years.

* experiences of ICT-related training and professional development as a student teacher, during INSET, and as part of CPD

* thoughts on web access for learning professionals in his authority

* notion of 'learning network'

* uses of the social web

* anticipated changes in use of ICT over the next 3 years.

Links from the interview are here.

John's website can be read here.

Pat is an adjunct instructor on the university level and a retired teacher of children with special needs.  She lives in Greenville, South Carolina.  During this edonis interview, Pat talks about her:

* Background in education

* experiences of ICT-related training and professional development as a student teacher, during INSET, and as part of CPD

* thoughts on web access for learning professionals in her authority

* notion of 'learning network'

* uses of the social web

* anticipated changes in use of ICT over the next 3 years.

Links from the interview are here.

Pat’s Successful Teaching blog can be read here.

* Background in education

* experiences of ICT-related training and professional development as a student teacher, during INSET, and as part of CPD

* thoughts on web access for learning professionals in her authority

* notion of 'learning network'

* uses of the social web

* anticipated changes in use of ICT over the next 3 years.

Links from the interview are here.

Sue’s blog can be read here.

Lorna Walker is a former HM Inspector of residential special and secure schools, and now runs Education Through Care; an education consultancy.  During this edonis interview, Lorna talks about her:

* Background in education

* experiences of ICT and professional development

* notion of 'learning network'

* uses of the social web

* anticipated changes in use of ICT over the next 3 years.

Links from the interview are here.

Neil Winton is Head of English at Perth Academy in Scotland.  He is regarded by many as being at the forefront in the use of wikis in education and is a prolific education blogger.  During this edonis interview, Neil talks about his:

* Background in education

* experiences of ICT-related training and professional development as a student teacher, during INSET, and as part of CPD

* thoughts on web access for learning professionals in his authority

* notion of 'learning network'

* uses of the social web

* anticipated changes in use of ICT over the next 3 years.

Links from the interview are here.

Neil’s blog can be read here.

Margaret Vass is ICT Support Co-ordinator at Falkirk Council in Central Scotland.  She is also a Chartered Teacher with experience of using web 2.0 tools such as blogs and wikis with her Primary pupils.  During this edonis interview, Margaret talks about her:

• Background in education
• experiences of ICT-related training and professional development as a student teacher, during INSET, and as part of CPD
• thoughts on web access for learners and learning professionals in her authority
• notion of 'learning network'
• uses of the social web
• anticipated changes in use of ICT over the next 3 years.

Links from the interview are here.

Margaret’s blog can be read here.

During March, I travelled to the States to present at, and take part in, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Annual Conference.  This was a 4-day event, held at the OCCC in Orlando.

In this special Booruch podcast, I reflect on: aspects of the organisation of the conference; the use of ICT by attendees during sessions; and possible implications for UK conferences such as The Scottish Learning Festival and BETT.

Links from this episode are here.

My presentation notes (including links) are available here.  The audio is available as a paid-for download from ASCD here.

Alan Parkinson is Secondary Curriculum Development Leader for the Geographical Association.  He works on the Action Plan for Geography; one strand of which is the creation of new teacher networks.  During this edonis project interview, Alan talks about his:

• background in education
• experiences of ICT-related training and professional development
• notion of 'learning network'
• uses of the social web
• anticipated changes in use of ICT over the next 3 years.

Links from the interview are here.

David Gilmour is a learning professional at East Lothian Council in the East of Scotland.  He is the driving force behind edubuzz; East Lothian's networked learning community.  During this edonis project interview, David talks about edubuzz and his:

• background in education
• experiences of ICT-related training and professional development
• notion of 'learning network'
• uses of the social web
• anticipated changes in use of ICT over the next 3 years.

Links from the interview are here.

Dr Brian Guthrie is a Researcher Academic Therapist on the Social Work and Disability Program at Royal Mount College in Calgary, Alberta.  He utilises Blackboard and wifi-enabled laptops to support classes and courses, and makes use of several online tools and spaces to develop his professionalism and practice.

During this edonis project interview, Brian talks about his:

Links from the interview are here.

Anthony Evans is a Primary ICT Consultant in the London Borough of Redbridge.  He writes regularly to his blog, sharing primary ICT ideas and activities in his area.  During 2008, Anthony curated the Teachmeet North East London 'unconference'.

During this edonis project interview, Anthony talks about his:

This week, I talk about: early thoughts and ideas on TeachMeetASCD@Orlando and a TeachMeet hosted with a Scottish council, both taking place early next year; the RoPeCast English language podcast and new audio and video podcasts from Careers Scotland; and a project plan that I am developing which aims to enhance academic opportunities for motivated children who are 'looked after', influenced by some of the 'disruption' ideas of Clayton Christensen.

Show notes are here.

This week, I discuss: The Isle of Wight Conference taking place at the end of October; the Take Away Science, Inspector Grape and Red Cross Radio podcasts; InfoSend software and the possibilities of using Bluetooth at an (un)conference; and signing-up to the edonis project.

Show notes are here.

This week, I announce details of the edonis study; 3-year longitudinal research into educators' use of the 'social web'.  I outline the study and invite listeners to participate.  Involvement can take the form of being a subject of the research, through to active involvement in the 'community of practice' which is building up around the edonis ning site.

To take part, please email me at edonisproject@yahoo.co.uk .

Show #62 will be out on Friday, 10th October.

Please note - this podcast should not be listened to through earphones, due to interference. Listening via speakers will be OK.

This very special episode of Booruch is an interview with Jaye Richards; teacher at Cathkin High in South Lanarkshire, Glow Mentor and teacher-researcher.  The interview took place in late July.

The GTCS recently published her paper, "Will the Lights Stay On? Glow and Embedding ICT into Secondary School Curriculum Subjects: A Quantitative and Qualitative Design-based Classroom Study".  During the hour interview, Jaye talks about the findings from her research into the creation of a Glow Group for use within teaching and learning in one of her Biology classes.

Show notes are here.

This week I look back at some of the subjects and projects that included the use of new technologies, which I was involved in this school year.  I talk about my work over the summer, and look ahead to building on current initiatives and collaborations after the break, including the launch of the edonis research project.

Show notes are here.

EPR#62 will be out in early October.

This week I discuss Scottish teachers' 'Code of Professionalism and Conduct' which was recently published by the General Teaching Council for Scotland.  I focus on: how aspects of the Code relate to those teachers who are using the 'Social Web'; possible impact on practice within Glow; and collegiality and co-operation 'without walls'.

Show notes are here.

This week, I discuss how the '31 Day Blog Comment Challenge' could inform and inspire UK educators to develop the quantity and quality of professionals' and students' commenting, as well as eventually, a UK student-centred edublog awards. I also reflect on new technologies (Animoto, Voicethread, Second Life and Wikispaces) that I looked at with a fellow edublogger recently.

Show notes are here.

This week, I discuss: the growing use of Flashmeeting for teacher conversations, with some common strands to these events; issues and opportunities highlighted by the 'Second Life in Education' seminar held recently at Moray House; what has been happening in classes where I have introduced a set of Nintendo DSs loaded with Maths Training; and pulling in a greater variety of educational content from digital TV stations.

Show notes are here.

Show notes are here.

This week, I discuss: the work of the eLearning Alliance, including some forthcoming workshops; planning to integrate the Nintendo DS into teaching and learning, in particular the Pictochat facility; my reflections on the 'Blitz Your Feeds' Flashmeeting that ran recently, including some links to the shared 'good practice'; and the emerging GamesMeet event.

Show notes are here.  Image by bunnyhero.

This week, I discuss: aspects of the national strategy of enhancing teaching and learning through the use of ICT, including Glow; how this sits with my own practice and notions of teacher professionalism; three excellent Scotland-based education podcasts, all appealing to a wide audience; and my more recent, successful use of the DocuPen. Finally, I compare online file storage providers box.net and Windows Live SkyDrive.

Show notes are here.

This week, I discuss:  the recent TeachMeet Perth, focusing on John Johnston's OpenSourceCPD site and Nick Hood's use of Bebo for anytime/anywhere pupil support; an enhanced Hebrew podcast; Do-Be Ltd's Ning site for educators and collaborators; the extent to which new technologies are being used in Personal and Social Education (PSE); and a forthcoming online meeting where you are invited to share a couple of your top education feeds.

Show notes are here.

This week, I interview Doug Dickinson, independent education consultant. Doug talks about the social web in relation to his work at the University of Leicester, the ICT workshops that he runs, and his own professional practice.  He charts some of the recent history of ICT in the classroom, for example interactive whiteboards, making clear his desire for it to be used to facilitate collaboration among students.  Doug reflects on his experiences of blogging, podcasting and VLEs, strongly arguing for learner-centred policies and practices.

Show notes are here.

This week, I discuss: inviting a Twitter network to support classroom learning; a French language and a general school pupil-produced podcast; using an iRiver 899 and lapel mic to assist those pupils who miss class; the DocuPen RC800 portable scanner; and PowerTalk, a text-to-speech tool for PowerPoint shows.

Show notes are here.

This week, I discuss:  the collaborative effort to organise and run Flashmeeting at TeachMeet08 earlier this month; how The Access Network 'community of practice' will develop; the use of Survey Monkey (basic account) to carry out small-scale and free research; and FlashMyBrain, an online flashcard creator.  I also make a couple of pleas regarding Edtechroundup and PodcastDirectory.org.uk.

The show notes are here.

Above image courtesy of troutcolor.

This week, I discuss:  recent developments at Mark Pentleton's Radio Lingua Network; forthcoming 'Edtech' CPD available to listeners; Futurelab's 'Ideas Incubator'; a great Internet Safety handbook for schools; a new pupil-produced podcast from Glasgow; and digiscribble, which digitally captures hand-writing.

Show notes are here.

This week, I discuss:  commencing the EdD at Edinburgh University; virtual worlds in education; Elluminate's sponsorship of education blogs; the launch of my school's blog; adding an RSS news ticker to a website; and using SMS with Twitter.

Show notes are here.

This week, I am in conversation with Johan Sanders, tutor and co-ordinator at Norton Radstock College.  Johan co-ordinates BTEC IT courses, and has extensive experience of integrating blogs and Web 2.0 collaborative tools such as Google Docs.  He reflects on the effect on students' learning; further arguing that using Moodle has clear benefits in terms of, for example, providing a 'walled garden' and fitting bandwidth restrictions.

Show notes are here.

This week, I discuss:  developments in educational blogging and the importance of removing the 'Next Blog' button from a Blogger blog; how I feel the Access Network is developing and building 'online communities of practice' in general; school staff having access to in-house and other CPD audio resources; the embryonic EdTechroundup collaborative podcast; the Quicktionary III Lite personal mobile translator; and some more 'lessons' from Joe Dale's Isle of Wight MFL conference, including thoughts on using Twitter to make events more responsive to attendees' needs.

Show notes are here.

This week, I discuss: 'scanning pens' for assisting students with literacy difficulties; Animoto for illustrating learning; pupil-produced audio and video podcasts; Voicethread, free for educators; and some links from Joe Dale's Isle of Wight conference.

Show notes are here.

This week, Paul Nisbet of the CALL Centre, based at the University of Edinburgh, talks to me about issues around the 'Books for All' report that he co-wrote.  This show will be of interest to educators with a commitment to ensuring that all students can access learning resources and assessments.

Show notes are here.

This week, I preview the K-12 online conference; promote the Map of Future Forces Affecting Education; review an Italian travel, and US teacher development podcast; discuss how my pupils have been using new technologies during an enterprise project; look at how schools are implementing 'A Curriculum for Excellence'; and suggest Animoto as a way of showing how pupils are developing the Four Capacities.

Show notes are here.

This week, I promote a CPD event, 'Using the Social Web to Develop the Four Capacities'; look into how Learning and Teaching Scotland are using new technologies to share 'best practice'; comment on the SQA Review; introduce the It's Elementary webcast and Young Scot podcasts, and the idea of a 'backchannel'; and talk about what has been happening in my class recently.

Show notes are here.

This week, I share some of my class planning for the school year.  This includes: how I and other educators are using Twitter; my video conferencing plans; using Big Brain Academy and the Wii in class; encouraging pupils to create a podcast to meet assessment outcomes; Sharon Tonner's Voices of the World 'eTwinning' podcast project; Voki talking avatars; creating a orienteering Mediascape; the new Scottish Internet Safety unit qualification; and using Voicethread as part of a teacher and pupil presentation.

Show notes are here.

This week, I am in conversation with Linda Hartley, a former Teaching Assistant, who runs the Classroom Displays Flickr Group and is introducing a variety of other Web 2.0 tools for sharing and collaboration between Teaching Assistants and the wider education community.

Show notes are here.

In this week's show, I discuss: how a Web 2.0 school website might look; forthcoming (Ed)Tech meet-ups; and some of the tools that I will be using and projects that I will be involved in during the next school year.

Show notes are here.

In the last show of this school year, I talk about:  the return of the Queen of the Ubergeeks; using Flickr group slideshows on an interactive whiteboard to aid class planning; problems with 'selling' the benefits of RSS; future Access Network FlashMeetings and getting around the problem of Education Authority firewalls; and four very varied education podcasts.

Show notes are here.

This show sees me in conversation with Sharon Tonner, ICT specialist from The High School of Dundee.

Sharon uses wikis and blogs with her primary pupils in a variety of innovative and international ways.  She speaks of her projects and their impact, how to use wikis effectively with your class, developing ideas from an eTwinning conference in Estonia, and her future initiatives.

This is a must-listen-to episode; inspiring and encouraging of genuine worldwide collaboration.  Show notes are here.

In this week's show, I discuss: my recent uses of social software in the classroom, including Flickr; how the class Mediascapes project is coming along; how some teachers are using Twitter, including how it could be used as a Health and Wellbeing tool; a couple of academic podcasts and a new audio content search engine; software for creating interactive assessements; the forthcoming Chartered Teacher conference and first Access Network Flashmeeting.

Show notes are here.

This week sees me in conversation with Dave Cain, probationary Primary teacher from Pencaitland Primary School, East Lothian, Scotland.  Dave writes to his personal, professional blog, Primary Ponderings, and runs the Pencaitland Primary School blog.

We discuss: his professional background; motivation and influence for personal (professional) and class blogging; concrete examples of 'blogging for excellence'; why probationers aren't blogging; commenting on blog posts; and where his blogging and grasp of new technologies may lead.

Show notes are available here.

This week's show sees me in conversation with Joe Dale, Lead Practitioner and teacher at Nodehill Middle School on the Isle of Wight. 

We discuss:  benefits of interviewing colleagues even when you lose the audio; who Joe is reading/listening to and why; influences on his practice; interviews and discussions between Joe and innovative practitioners; developments in blogging and podcasting; sustainability of blogs; primary languages blogs in Scotland; sharing of best practice; training needs in England; whether there could there be an English aggregator similar to ScotEduBlogs; the Softease Podcast solution; is Scottish education leading the way, or is it that there are a few good innovators; the potential of an unconference in England; podcast directories full of languages stuff; good cross-curricular practice; the resourcing situation in UK and the road forward; Wikis in education; starting points for teachers interested in new technology; and future technology opportunities in the classroom.

Show notes are here.

In this week's show, I discuss:  my new HP iPAQ PDA and some ways that Pocket PCs could be used with my class; the new social web phenomema, Twitter, and it's potential use within a 'community of practice'; a bank of German revision podcasts; and a few useful tools and news items.

Show notes are here.

In this weeks show, I discuss:  creating a PowerPoint 'walkabout' to reinforce learning in a Maths class; a simple (video) conferencing site called FlashMeeting and how it works in practice; an online safety talk by law enforcement agency CEOP; and the new Parenting Programme blog by my pupils.

Show notes are here.

In this weeks show, I discuss:  Hot Potatoes; wandering through Second Life to stimulate creative writing; useful education podcasts; some news stories; using del.icio.us within your teaching group; and more on using MP3 players in school.

Show notes are here.

In this second half of Education Podcast Reflections #34, I review parts of the BETT 2007 education technology trade fair, held in the Olympia, Kensington, London.  I attended on Saturday, 10th January.  My main focus is on Radiowaves, Tim Rylands, and Futurelab.

Show notes are here.

In this half of the show, I talk about the Chartered Teacher programme in Scotland.  This CPD opportunity forms part of the "A Teaching Profession for the 21st Century" (McCrone) Agreement.  I outline:  the programme; routes to the award of Chartered Teacher status; issues with its structure; and how blogging can help the process of reflection.

Show notes are available here.

In this weeks show, I discuss:  desktop sharing software for collaboration; some Skype Extras which have educational potential; how I've used some Web tools in the class this past fortnight; the Podium podcasting resource aimed at non-tech teachers; and more on the educational use of video-sharing sites.

Show notes are here.  A review of BETT07 will feature in the next show.

Photo by Chatirygirl (Creative Commons).

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In this weeks show, I discuss:  my projects for 2007; A Curriculum for Excellence, and Health and Wellbeing; screen capture software, Camtasia; Flashmeeting - an alternative to Skypecasting; a couple of education podcasts and a university podcast 'directory'; Scotedublogs News; and a couple of forthcoming events.

Show notes are here.

This special podcast sees me in conversation with Peter Liddle, a Computing Studies teacher in Fife, Scotland.  He embraces Web 2.0 technology; using Moodle, Radiowaves, blogging etc to enhance pupils' learning.  In addition to this practice, we discuss the open source movement.

The conversation was recorded via mobile phone, Skype, and Pretty May.

Show notes are available here.

In this weeks show, I discuss:  'mashups' using online video editing sites; the next Scottish edublogger/'bleeding-edge' technology meet-up; an excellent English Grammar podcast; creating online jigsaws for effective reinforcement of learning; using video and prompts to assess or evaluate; podcasting in the public sector; an influential primary school blog; and the opportunity to collaborate on a website aimed at showcasing tools available for helping to make learning more accessible.

Show notes are available here.

In this weeks show, I discuss: Virtual Earth, Mediascapes, Edunation island on Second Life, the work of edublogger Steph Hopkins, a couple of education podcasts, listening to podcasts via mobile phone, and the conclusions from our Internet Safety Google Document.

Show notes are here.

In this weeks show, I discuss:  Media Stage (computer animation), Google Video, Video Conferencing with the National Army Museum, the work of a couple of edubloggers, two education podcasts, Talkshoe (a rival to Skypecasting), del.icio.us tagging, internet safety materials, and RateMyTeachers.

Show notes are here.

This special podcast sees me in conversation with Lynne Horn, Principal Teacher of the Languages Faculty at Tobermory High.  Lynne outlines how mobile phones are used in her class as a learning tool.

Show notes are here.

In this weeks show, I discuss:  the recent Skypecast on Internet Safety; Google documents; audio recorders; social software and assessment; a recent education podcast; Joe Dale's conference on the Isle of Wight; and making PowerPoint slideshows interactive.

Show notes are available here.

In this weeks show, I reflect on those educators, podcasts, tools, hosting sites, and ideas that have influenced or impressed me over the last 6 months.  I discuss colleagues' enthusiasm whilst recognising constraints; look at the work of a Scottish edublogger; promote a new media discussion board; compare Audacity to Garageband; and update listeners on the online Education Podcast Database.  Show notes are available here.

In this week's show I talk about: the work of Worldbridges; the launch of my series of podcasts; Skype and Skypecasting; using others' podcasts to enhance learning in my classroom; future Web 2.0-in-the-class plans, including potential uses of Second Life; a couple of new tools and recommended educational podcasts.  Show notes and links are available at http://del.icio.us/dafc1885/show17.

This week's show is the recording of my talk at the CALL Centre ICT and Inclusion conference on Thursday, 27th April.  The audience were mostly new to podcasting, so I talk about definitions, resources and ways of sharing audio with the world.  I refer to my pupils' Radiowaves site and briefly to the idea of pupils listening to podcasts in the classroom.  If you are a regular listener, the next show will be on Friday, 5th May.

If you would like a copy of the Powerpoint show or accompanying information sheet, then please get in touch at dafc1885@hotmail.com.

In this week's show, I discuss:  how my podcast project is going; Doppler and Odeo; eTwinning collaboration with European schools; my education podcasts of the week; the work of Will Richardson; the 'flattening' of the world; appearing on others' podcasts; and arranging a Skype Conference Call for listeners.

Links to the content of the show can be found at http://del.icio.us/dafc1885.