With Class Shows » With Class Shows http://www.dragonpage.com Middle-school teachers bring you tips and techniques fresh from the realworld classroom environment. Discussions on education, ideas for parents and teachers alike, and interviews with the top young adult and childrens literature authors. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:31:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 ©The Teachers podcast@farpointmedia.net (Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole) podcast@farpointmedia.net(The Teachers) 1440 Science Fiction, Fantasy, Literature, Writers, interviews, reviews Middle-school teachers bring you tips and techniques fresh from the realworld classroom environment. Discussions on education, ideas for parents and teachers alike, and interviews with the top young adult and childrens literature authors. The Teachers The Teachers podcast@farpointmedia.net No clean http://www.dragonpage.com/images/farpointmedia/tDPWC144x144.jpg With Class Shows http://www.dragonpage.com 144 144 With Class #34: Inspirations from a Teacher http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/07/01/with-class-34/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/07/01/with-class-34/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:02:11 +0000 Summer Brooks http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=2762 http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/07/01/with-class-34/feed/ 0 36:43 Show Notes: Inspirations from a Teacher Lorrie, Megan, Carla, Jessica, Jessica's husband Mike, our own Mike, and the infamous Tee Morris are participating in this ... Show Notes: Inspirations from a Teacher Lorrie, Megan, Carla, Jessica, Jessica's husband Mike, our own Mike, and the infamous Tee Morris are participating in this roundtable. Never underestimate the power of the bunny ears. Visit GoToMeeting.com/podcast for a FREE 30 day trial!! Tee tells us about reconnecting with his high school English teacher to thank her for laying the foundation for him to write Morevi, Billibub Baddings and the Case of the Singing Sword, and the other stories he's written, and how twice a year he goes back to her class to talk about writing. The inspiration a student finds from a particular teacher can manifest in unexpected ways, and how a teacher communicates with their students can have an impact on those kids. The teachers talk about the different impacts teachers can have, both positive and negative, over the course of a student's K-12 education and beyond. Submitting Listener comments: If you have any suggestions or comments, please let us know! Just leave a message at 206-350-READ! That's 206-350-7323! With,Class Lorrie and The Teachers yes No With Class #33: Sex Education in School http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/06/17/with-class-33/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/06/17/with-class-33/#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:30:23 +0000 Summer Brooks http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=2754 http://www.dragonpage.com/2009/06/17/with-class-33/feed/ 2 37:23 Show Notes: Sex Education in School Lorrie, Megan, Mike, and Jessica are in studio this time around, and tonight's discussion is about sex education in ... Show Notes: Sex Education in School Lorrie, Megan, Mike, and Jessica are in studio this time around, and tonight's discussion is about sex education in school. This show contains frank discussion about sex Visit GoToMeeting.com/podcast for a FREE 30 day trial!! First, the discussion starts with how they were educated about sex when they were young, and the frightening gaps in information given teenagers at the time, and talk about how the gaps seem to be wider with today's educational models. They mention the "Midwest Teen Sex Show" series on YouTube, an educational series aimed at teens, that pulls no punches with questions or answers, and talk about the dangerous increase in incidences of STD's amongst teens these days. The teachers also talk about how much education about sex can and should be taught in school, as well as how badly education about sexually transmitted diseases need to be directly taught to kids to help them protect their health and their lives. The discussion continues on with how to talk sex education with developmentally impaired students, and other students in special ed who still need to learn about the subject, and the problems facing teachers in helping students from many walks of life and family backgrounds. Submitting Listener comments: If you have any suggestions or comments, please let us know! Just leave a message at 206-350-READ! That's 206-350-7323! Voicemail: Darcy's Dad wants suggestions on keeping a child interested in a subject they need but aren't interested in, like math, and there are many offerings of ways to do math exercises to keep things fun and interesting. Promo: How To Grow Your Geek Promo: The Gmail Podcast With,Class Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no No With Class #32: The Roles Teachers Play http://www.dragonpage.com/2008/12/26/with-class-32/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2008/12/26/with-class-32/#comments Sat, 27 Dec 2008 03:38:54 +0000 Lorrie Mennenga http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=2602 http://www.dragonpage.com/2008/12/26/with-class-32/feed/ 4 34:57 Show Notes: The Roles Teachers Play Lorrie, Megan, Joyce, Noemi. Brad and Carla are in the studio, with fellow co-workers listening in. Each of the educators ... Show Notes: The Roles Teachers Play Lorrie, Megan, Joyce, Noemi. Brad and Carla are in the studio, with fellow co-workers listening in. Each of the educators discuss the different roles that teachers must pla, and our school-wide goal - Writing every single day, in every single classroom. Jinx calls in to respond to the teachers "Big Wish,"nbsp; Gary from Jacksonville gets everyone going on a great idea for the classroom, and Darcy's dad asks about young adult books. Do you have questions you'd like the teachers to talk about on future shows? The teachers have their own voicemail line now! Call in and ask your questions: 206-202-2673!! Promo: How To Grow Your Geek Promo: Dragonpage Cover to Cover Promo: The Pocket and the Pendant by Mark Jeffrey With,Class Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no No With Class #31: Making A Difference http://www.dragonpage.com/2008/11/11/with-class-31/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2008/11/11/with-class-31/#comments Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:07:02 +0000 Lorrie Mennenga http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=2571 http://www.dragonpage.com/2008/11/11/with-class-31/feed/ 0 29:46 Show Notes: Making A Difference Lorrie, Megan, Joyce, and Noemi are joined by co-workers Brad, Jan, and Deborah, as well as, Jessica, their school psychologist. Each ... Show Notes: Making A Difference Lorrie, Megan, Joyce, and Noemi are joined by co-workers Brad, Jan, and Deborah, as well as, Jessica, their school psychologist. Each of the educators discuss why they chose special education over general education. Jessica answers the question, "When #38; why would a student be brought to the school psychologist. Do you have questions you'd like the teachers to talk about on future shows? The teachers have their own voicemail line now! Call in and ask your questions: 206-202-2673!! With,Class Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no No With Class #30: Just What Does The Principal Do? http://www.dragonpage.com/2008/10/26/with-class-30/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2008/10/26/with-class-30/#comments Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:26:31 +0000 Lorrie Mennenga http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=2558 http://www.dragonpage.com/2008/10/26/with-class-30/feed/ 0 21:52 Show Notes: Just What Does The Principal Do? Lorrie, Megan, Joyce, and Noemi, interview Gayle Galligan.nbsp; Gayle is the Principal of Paseo Hills School, as ... Show Notes: Just What Does The Principal Do? Lorrie, Megan, Joyce, and Noemi, interview Gayle Galligan.nbsp; Gayle is the Principal of Paseo Hills School, as well as, an educator of educators at ASU. Gayle tells the ladies, at what point in her life, she knew she wanted to be a teacher (and reveals a surprising talent).nbsp; She also shares her philosophy on administration requirements, and her responsibilities as school principal. The discussion ranges from favorite and least favorite parts of the job, to a personal story, shared by Joyce. Do you have questions you'd like the teachers to talk about on future shows? The teachers have their own voicemail line now! Call in and ask your questions: 206-202-2673!! Promo: How To Grow Your Geek With,Class Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no No With Class #29: The Discipline of Education http://www.dragonpage.com/2008/10/10/with-class-29/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2008/10/10/with-class-29/#comments Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:00:18 +0000 Lorrie Mennenga http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=2543 http://www.dragonpage.com/2008/10/10/with-class-29/feed/ 1 33:23 Show Notes: The Discipline of Education Lorrie, Megan, Joyce, Noemi, Carla and Brad respond to a voicemail from Kat in NJ, wondering what the teachers would ... Show Notes: The Discipline of Education Lorrie, Megan, Joyce, Noemi, Carla and Brad respond to a voicemail from Kat in NJ, wondering what the teachers would change about public education in the US, if they had the power to do so. The consensus is: reduce the class size, period. Joyce also elaborates on how much work teachers do, and how the salary levels do not match the impact they have on the lives of the students. The suggestion that teachers should be paid the same as babysitters could be a good start (per head and per hour together!). The discussion ranges from student discipline, parental support of the students, the discipline set by students, and whether or not the mandatory school age should be lowered. The different levels of discipline by classroom and by school conflicts with the discipline the students receive (or don't receive) at home. Do you have questions you'd like the teachers to talk about on future shows? The teachers have their own voicemail line now! Call in and ask your questions: 206-202-2673!! YA Books: There are a handful of YA books in the studio, and the teachers chat about them: Afro Samurai manga; Thornspell by Helen Lowe; Wizard's First Rule by Terry Goodkind (parents should definitely check the book first!); Tender Morsels by Margo Lanagan; Savvy by Ingrid Law. Promo: How To Grow Your Geek With,Class Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no No With Class #28: What’s Your Book Type http://www.dragonpage.com/2008/09/17/with-class-28/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2008/09/17/with-class-28/#comments Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:00:06 +0000 Lorrie Mennenga http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=2488 http://www.dragonpage.com/2008/09/17/with-class-28/feed/ 2 28:19 With Class After Dark! Lorrie, Megan, Joyce, Noemi, Carla and Stacy start out this episode discussing their favorite books to read while they were growing ... With Class After Dark! Lorrie, Megan, Joyce, Noemi, Carla and Stacy start out this episode discussing their favorite books to read while they were growing up: Joyce: "Mrs Mike" by Benedict Freeman Megan: "The Diary of Anne Frank" Noemi: "Blubber" by Judy Blume Carla: "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula LeGuin, "Stranger in a Strange Land" by Robert Heinlein Stacy: "Charlotte's Web" by E. B. White Lorrie: "Are You There God, It's Me, Margaret" by Judy Blume, "The Stand" by Stephen King The list leads into the troubles getting kids to read in class, much less getting them to read on their own outside of school. Why does it seem as if most kids these days not hungry to read? The teachers talk about their influences in learning to read, and discuss the challenges for both parents and teachers in getting kids to read more, and possible ways to get them engaged in wanting to read more. They also talk about the current favorite types of books they enjoy reading now. Do you have questions you'd like the teachers to talk about on future shows? The teachers have their own voicemail line now! Call in and ask your questions: 206-202-2673!! Promo: How to Grow Your Geek Promo: Visit GotoMyPC.com/podcast for your free 30 day trial! With,Class Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no No With Class #27: Beyond Teaching http://www.dragonpage.com/2008/09/10/with-class-27/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2008/09/10/with-class-27/#comments Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:00:53 +0000 Lorrie Mennenga http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=2483 http://www.dragonpage.com/2008/09/10/with-class-27/feed/ 2 38:00 With Class is Back! Meet some of Lorrie's coworkers, Noemi, Joyce and Megan... all teachers, all working with students with special needs, and trying to ... With Class is Back! Meet some of Lorrie's coworkers, Noemi, Joyce and Megan... all teachers, all working with students with special needs, and trying to work with a system that should be simpler than it is. Today's topics cover the overabundance of ever-increasing acronyms, dealing with behavior issues in different ways, the differences between teaching and parenting, and so much more. Listen in on the teacher roundtable! Do you have questions you'd like the teachers to talk about on future shows? Call in, 206-350-READ (206-350-7323) Promo: Visit GotoMyPC.com/podcast for your free 30 day trial! With,Class Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no No With Class #26: Podcasting and Education http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/09/18/with-class-26/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/09/18/with-class-26/#comments Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:00:53 +0000 Lorrie Mennenga http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/09/18/with-class-26/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/09/18/with-class-26/feed/ 2 49:05 Lorrie participated on a "Podcasting and Education" panel at Dragon*Con 2007, along with: * Michael A. Stackpole: SF/F author, podcaster ("The Secrets", "Cover to ... Lorrie participated on a "Podcasting and Education" panel at Dragon*Con 2007, along with: * Michael A. Stackpole: SF/F author, podcaster ("The Secrets", "Cover to Cover", "Fortress Draconis") * Dr Pamela Gay: co-host of "The Astronomy Cast" podcast * Oreta Tayler: elementary school librarian They discuss how technology may or may not be efficiently and effectively used in the classroom, and how podcasting might be able to be one more tool to be used to supplement classroom tools. Listen ask they talk about ways that podcasting in classrooms can be used to enhance the teacher's toolbox, instead of replacing any existing tools. With,Class Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no No Sheila says, “Goodbye” http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/06/03/sheila-says-goodbye/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/06/03/sheila-says-goodbye/#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:52:02 +0000 mrsonion42 http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/06/03/sheila-says-goodbye/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/06/03/sheila-says-goodbye/feed/ 5 With Class #25: Interview with Jeanne DuPrau http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/05/22/with-class-25-interview-with-jeanne-duprau/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/05/22/with-class-25-interview-with-jeanne-duprau/#comments Wed, 23 May 2007 05:19:49 +0000 Lorrie Mennenga http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/05/22/with-class-25-interview-with-jeanne-duprau/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/05/22/with-class-25-interview-with-jeanne-duprau/feed/ 0 26:44 Join Sheila and Lorrie as they chat about bedtime stories with Kim Finer and interview Jeanne DuPrau. The count down of the last week of school ... Join Sheila and Lorrie as they chat about bedtime stories with Kim Finer and interview Jeanne DuPrau. The count down of the last week of school What are the girls reading: Jim Butcher - Dresden Files Derek Benz #38; J.S. Lewis - Revenge of the Shadow King Cris Tovani - I Read It But I Don't Get It Decoding while reading Comprehension strategies Interview - Kim Finer in the studio "It's not bedtime in our house until we have read a story." Step Readers Recognizing words while you read Reading with Phonics Sight words Reading vs. Math "Algebra is just a puzzle to be solved." Interview - Jeanne DePrau author of City of Ember. Using resources at an amazing rate of consumption "The People of Sparks" "The Profit of Yawnwood" Young adult environmental books Wrapup BaltiCon Dragon*Con With,Class Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no No With Class #24: Interview with David Klass http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/04/29/with-class-24-interview-with-david-klass/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/04/29/with-class-24-interview-with-david-klass/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2007 04:34:54 +0000 Lorrie Mennenga http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/04/29/with-class-23-interview-with-david-klass/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/04/29/with-class-24-interview-with-david-klass/feed/ 0 45:44 Join Sheila and Lorrie as they talk about a variety of educational topics and interview David Klass Next year's teaching assignments Language! ... Join Sheila and Lorrie as they talk about a variety of educational topics and interview David Klass Next year's teaching assignments Language! Reading specialists Income Tenure Virginia Tech tragedy Playing into fear Title 1 AEPA test Interview with David Klass author of FireStorm. Part of a trilogy - World Wind and Time Lock to follow. FireStorm has been optioned for a movie by Warner Bros. Endorsed by GreenPeace Screen writer - Walking Tall, Kiss the Girls Other books by David Klass: You Don't Know Me, Danger Zone, California Blue Environmental Issues What would future generations say? Farrar, Straus and Giroux Sheila and Lorrie need your help! We need experts on homeschooling students to help us with a future show. Please email if you'd like to help. Send me and email at she at dragon page dot com and I'll give you more details. With,Class Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no No With Class #23: Remembering Joe Murphy http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/04/08/with-class-23-remembering-joe-murphy/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/04/08/with-class-23-remembering-joe-murphy/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2007 01:03:11 +0000 Lorrie Mennenga http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/04/08/with-class-23-joe-murphy/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/04/08/with-class-23-remembering-joe-murphy/feed/ 0 7:09 Lor and She talk about the following: Death of Joe Murphy Joe Murphy Foundation Mason Rocket by the Beanik Turtles Lor and She talk about the following: Death of Joe Murphy Joe Murphy Foundation Mason Rocket by the Beanik Turtles With,Class Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no No With Class #22: Interview with David Lubar http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/03/04/with-class-22-interview-with-david-lubar/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/03/04/with-class-22-interview-with-david-lubar/#comments Sun, 04 Mar 2007 07:14:36 +0000 Lorrie Mennenga http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/03/04/with-class-22-interview-with-david-lubar/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/03/04/with-class-22-interview-with-david-lubar/feed/ 6 32:46 Sheila and Lorrie talk with David Lubar and discuss current classroom projects. substitute teaching Bridge to Terabithia Scholastic website students grading other students Interview with David Lubar author ... Sheila and Lorrie talk with David Lubar and discuss current classroom projects. substitute teaching Bridge to Terabithia Scholastic website students grading other students Interview with David Lubar author of True Talents the sequel to Hidden Talents hooking the reluctant reader is David's hidden talent In the Land of the Lawn Weenies Invasion of the Road Weenies sense of humor computer game designer give characters problems reading range is wide Orson Scott Card Questions asked in one question should be answered in the next Heroes With,Class Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no No With Class #21: Technology and Education http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/02/16/with-class-21/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/02/16/with-class-21/#comments Sat, 17 Feb 2007 03:41:16 +0000 Lorrie Mennenga http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/02/16/with-class-21-technology-and-education/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/02/16/with-class-21/feed/ 2 35:45 Lorrie and Sheila speak with Eleanor, a teacher in Florida. 7th grade English "More fun from the other side of the desk" Mentoring another teacher Teacher sets the tone ... Lorrie and Sheila speak with Eleanor, a teacher in Florida. 7th grade English "More fun from the other side of the desk" Mentoring another teacher Teacher sets the tone for the class Love and Logic discipline model Laptop school Textbooks online Papers are submitted electronically Blackboard Our kids need us to embrace technology Florida Educational Technology Conference Allan November Martin Luther King research Texting language Time and place Whole language With,Class Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no No With Class #20: Just Sheila and Lorrie http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/29/with-class-20/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/29/with-class-20/#comments Tue, 30 Jan 2007 03:00:15 +0000 Lorrie Mennenga http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/29/with-class-20-just-sheila-and-lorrie/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/29/with-class-20/feed/ 0 24:50 Sheila and Lorrie chat about "Highly Qualified" educators... and a variety of other things on their collective plate. No interview this week! Sheila's new writing demands What ... Sheila and Lorrie chat about "Highly Qualified" educators... and a variety of other things on their collective plate. No interview this week! Sheila's new writing demands What makes a teacher highly qualified? Highly qualified house rubric total 100 pts Number of years taught Subject Course work Professional Development Service Related in the subject area Awards or publications Arizona SEI (Structured English Immersion) Moving away from the classroom, the ladies discuss books read, movies to watch... and fabulous places to eat! A Pound of Flesh - Susan Wright Anansi Boys - Neil Gaiman Nature Girl - Carl Hiaasen New Moon - Stephenie Meyer Empire - Orson Scott Card Stomp the Yard Roy's With,Class Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no No With Class #19: Interview with Kevin Cordi http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/12/27/with-class-19/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/12/27/with-class-19/#comments Thu, 28 Dec 2006 05:18:00 +0000 Lorrie Mennenga http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/12/27/with-class-19-interview-with-kevin-cordi/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/12/27/with-class-19/feed/ 0 55:15 Sheila and Lorrie talk about a variety of things and interview author and teacher, Kevin Cordi. Rainy day schedules Winter break Dragon Con talk Dr. Floyd podcast Podcast Portable Media ... Sheila and Lorrie talk about a variety of things and interview author and teacher, Kevin Cordi. Rainy day schedules Winter break Dragon Con talk Dr. Floyd podcast Podcast Portable Media Expo With Class schedule Writing ~ Research and Fantasy Algebra Word Masters Poetry Buffalo Springfield Challenge Day Interview with Kevin Cordi professional storyteller, teacher, and author of Raising Voices Youth Storytelling Groups and Troups. Voices Across America Fantasy Alive Writers of the Future National Youth Storytelling Showcase Curriculum "I don't teach standards, I teach students!" Kevin shares a story National Council of Teachers Writers of the Future contest Youth Storytelling Story Box Project With,Class Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no No With Class #18: Interview with Morgan DiFelice http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/12/03/with-class-18/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/12/03/with-class-18/#comments Mon, 04 Dec 2006 03:32:46 +0000 Lorrie Mennenga http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/12/03/with-class-18-interview-with-morgan-difelice/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/12/03/with-class-18/feed/ 2 24:30 Show notes Sheila and Lorrie chat about Challenge Day and interview Morgan DiFelice. Oprah and Challenge Day Skype interviews Benchmark testing Curriculum mapping Language arts and math Testing Collaborative team ... Show notes Sheila and Lorrie chat about Challenge Day and interview Morgan DiFelice. Oprah and Challenge Day Skype interviews Benchmark testing Curriculum mapping Language arts and math Testing Collaborative team planning Pre and post tests Allowing boy only classes and girl only classes George Hrab Interview with Morgan DiFelice author of The Witch Who Stole the Golden Shoes and her mother, Angela Lions. 4th grader good and bad and right and wrong school project 1st place prize local publisher - Git a Rope -- Payson, AZ The Witch Who Stole the Golden Shoes With,Class Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no No With Class #17: Interview with Elizabeth Haydon http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/11/12/with-class-17/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/11/12/with-class-17/#comments Mon, 13 Nov 2006 04:25:58 +0000 Lorrie Mennenga http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/11/12/with-class-17-interview-with-elizabeth-haydon/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/11/12/with-class-17/feed/ 1 40:50 Show notes Lorrie and Sheila chat about Lorrie's case load and interview Elizabeth Haydon documentarian of The Floating Island. Red tape with special education Teaching the teachers to ... Show notes Lorrie and Sheila chat about Lorrie's case load and interview Elizabeth Haydon documentarian of The Floating Island. Red tape with special education Teaching the teachers to use technology Incorporating technology into lesson plans Nov. 17 Challenge Day Emotional day Interview with Elizabeth Hayden documentarian of The Floating Island. Archeological Dead languages Readers Other worlds Literature Curriculum guide -10 subject Lesson plans Vocabulary Research Science experiments Graveyard activities Essay Contest - 7-18 years old Tall Ship Windy Writing School librarians Imagination Support for the classroom Homeschooling parents Avid readers and reluctant readers With,Class Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no No Podcasting in the Classroom ~ PowerPoint and Audio from Dragon*Con http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/10/29/podcasting-in-the-classroom/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/10/29/podcasting-in-the-classroom/#comments Sun, 29 Oct 2006 19:38:33 +0000 Lorrie Mennenga http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/10/29/podcasting-in-the-classroom-powerpoint-and-audio-from-dragoncon/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/10/29/podcasting-in-the-classroom/feed/ 0 1:00:30 Lorrie and Sheila gave a talk at Dragon*Con about podcasting in the classroom. There were many questions ranging from advertising to file sizes. The audio ... Lorrie and Sheila gave a talk at Dragon*Con about podcasting in the classroom. There were many questions ranging from advertising to file sizes. The audio is roughly an hour long. You can follow along with the PowerPoint if you like. With,Class,Specials Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no No With Class #16: Interview with Rebecca Moesta http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/10/27/with-class-016/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/10/27/with-class-016/#comments Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:49:21 +0000 Lorrie Mennenga http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/10/27/with-class-016-interview-with-rebecca-moesta/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/10/27/with-class-016/feed/ 1 29:45 Show notes Lorrie and Sheila chat with Rebecca Moesta and Sheila talks about Dragon*Con. (Sorry for the sound quality of the interview. We were interviewing in ... Show notes Lorrie and Sheila chat with Rebecca Moesta and Sheila talks about Dragon*Con. (Sorry for the sound quality of the interview. We were interviewing in our hotel room at Dragon*Con and sharing microphones. But we made sure that Rebecca sounded good.) Kevin J. Anderson Dragon*Con Podcasting in the Classroom Voices: New Media Fiction Sponsors Podcast panel party suite Atlanta police block traffic for Dragon*Con Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton Walking 60,000 people Costumes 501st Dean Haglund Meeting all the people J.C. Hutchins Patrick McLean Steve Eley Mur Lafferty John and Laura Leann King Fish Sarah in Australia Interview with Rebecca Moesta author of Crystal Doors Trilogy Teacher Subsitute teacher Sub Rule ~ "If youacirc;euro;trade;re nice to the Sub and I will be nice to you!" German Junior College Grammar "You have to finish what you are writing." Windows in your brain Favorite authors JK Rowling Bruce Coville Tamora Pierce Lloyd Alexander C.S. Lewis Edger Eager Madeleine L'Engle Business side of writing Boston University "Nobody is ever going to give you the time to write." "How to be a overnight success in twenty years or less." With,Class Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no No With Class #15: Interview with Delia Sherman http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/10/03/with-class-015/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/10/03/with-class-015/#comments Wed, 04 Oct 2006 03:39:42 +0000 Lorrie Mennenga http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/10/03/with-class-015-interview-with-delia-sherman/ Show Notes Lorire and Sheila talk about swear words and we interview Delia Sherman. Pre-show chatter
  • classroom
  • literature
  • words are weighted
  • time and place
  • each household is different
  • swear words are used in literature for emphasis
  • Portable Media Expo
Interview with Delia Sherman author of The Changeling
  • fairies
  • folklore
  • author has written for adults
  • translating fairy tales into modern tales
  • Changeling is the first young adult book from Deli
  • Changeling is a trilogy
  • college writing classes
  • expository writing versus fiction
  • editing
  • process of writing versus editing
  • everyone needs an editor
  • being to close to the writing
  • reading your writing out loud
  • prose
  • words are important and literal
  • if it’s realistic to the character and period of time
  • "Write to make yourself happy."
Wrapping things up
  • Geek Fu Action Grip by Mur Lafferty
  • How Disney Movies portray girls
  • Think about the real meaning of words
]]> http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/10/03/with-class-015/feed/ 2 34:10 Show Notes Lorrie and Sheila talk about swear words and we interview Delia Sherman. Pre-show chatter classroom literature words are weighted time and place each household is different swear words are used ... Show Notes Lorrie and Sheila talk about swear words and we interview Delia Sherman. Pre-show chatter classroom literature words are weighted time and place each household is different swear words are used in literature for emphasis Portable Media Expo Interview with Delia Sherman author of The Changeling fairies folklore author has written for adults translating fairy tales into modern tales Changeling is the first young adult book from Deli Changeling is a trilogy college writing classes expository writing versus fiction editing process of writing versus editing everyone needs an editor being to close to the writing reading your writing out loud prose words are important and literal if it's realistic to the character and period of time "Write to make yourself happy." Wrapping things up Geek Fu Action Grip by Mur Lafferty How Disney Movies portray girls Think about the real meaning of words With,Class Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no No With Class #14: Interview with Matthew Wayne Selznick http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/09/05/with-class-014/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/09/05/with-class-014/#comments Tue, 05 Sep 2006 14:54:01 +0000 Lorrie Mennenga http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=1762 Show Notes: Lorrie and Sheila chat about professional development, Parsec Awards and interview Matthew Wayne Selznick. Interview with Matthew Wayne Selznick author of Brave Men Run. The Witch Who Stole the Golden Shoes by Morgan DeFelice ]]> http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/09/05/with-class-014/feed/ 0 34:30 Show Notes: Lorrie and Sheila chat about professional development, Parsec Awards and interview Matthew Wayne Selznick. professional development Dragon Con literary award Parsec Awards celebrity judges ~ Robert J. Sawyer #38; ... Show Notes: Lorrie and Sheila chat about professional development, Parsec Awards and interview Matthew Wayne Selznick. professional development Dragon Con literary award Parsec Awards celebrity judges ~ Robert J. Sawyer #38; Kevin J. Anderson plus many more some of the Parsec nominees: Patrick McLean The Seanachai Steve Eley EscapePod Mur Lafferty Geek Fu Action Grip Interview with Matthew Wayne Selznick author of Brave Men Run. Breakfast Club meets X-Men "Learning to live in your own skin" Podiobooks, paperback and e-book format check out the official Brave Men Run site Brenhurst's Tale MWS Media Next book ~ Light of the Outsider fantasy literature World Con Portable Media Expo fitting in with the crowd The Witch Who Stole the Golden Shoes by Morgan DeFelice With,Class Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no No With Class #13: CopperCon Kids Events http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/08/21/with-class-013/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/08/21/with-class-013/#comments Mon, 21 Aug 2006 18:49:02 +0000 Lorrie Mennenga http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=1743 Show Notes: Lorrie, Sheila and Charlie "the physics guy" chat about the first weeks of school and interviewing Tisha McGovern. Interview with Tish McGovern.
  • CopperCon Sept 1-4
  • children's events
  • Create your own superhero or supervillian
  • Make your own wand
  • art auction
  • Arizona Browncoats
  • special education burnout
  • Math
  • Proximas
]]> http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/08/21/with-class-013/feed/ 0 34:45 Show Notes: Lorrie, Sheila and Charlie "the physics guy" chat about the first weeks of school and interviewing Tisha McGovern. CopperCon DragonCon (Sheila and Lorrie are speaking) International Baccalaureate ... Show Notes: Lorrie, Sheila and Charlie "the physics guy" chat about the first weeks of school and interviewing Tisha McGovern. CopperCon DragonCon (Sheila and Lorrie are speaking) International Baccalaureate program high achievers degree program AP classes physics is mathematical diplomas scheduling zero period and last period prep period Power Grade attendance AIMS exam school start days Interview with Tish McGovern. CopperCon Sept 1-4 children's events Create your own superhero or supervillian Make your own wand art auction Arizona Browncoats special education burnout Math Proximas With,Class Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no No With Class #12: Interview with Kathe Koja http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/08/03/with-class-012/ http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/08/03/with-class-012/#comments Thu, 03 Aug 2006 18:25:05 +0000 Lorrie Mennenga http://www.dragonpage.com/?p=1735 http://www.dragonpage.com/2006/08/03/with-class-012/feed/ 5 49:40 Show Notes: Lorrie and Sheila talk about subjectivity and required reading list and interview Kathe Koja. travel Jesse with SFF Audio Canadian vs American schools temperature is all relative not ... Show Notes: Lorrie and Sheila talk about subjectivity and required reading list and interview Kathe Koja. travel Jesse with SFF Audio Canadian vs American schools temperature is all relative not everyone likes the same thing and that is ok required reading lists book reports speed reading Ray Bradbury's The Illustrated Man comic books Decoding comic book The Watchman super heros Science Fiction Museum Judy Blume Stephen King Interview with Kathe Koja author of Buddha Boy and Going Under. bullying Stray Dog truth sucks sometimes Buddhism adults who claim to be on the childiuml;iquest;frac12;s side question everything learning should be fun and discovery Kathe's website With,Class Michael R. Mennenga, Summer Brooks, Michael A. Stackpole no No