RSS for Educators

"RSS for Educators: Blogs, Newsfeeds, Podcasts, and Wikis in the Classroom" by John Hendron explains how educators working with grades PreK-12 can use a news aggregator to harness the power of RSS (Really Simple Syndication) for a variety of purposes including classroom projects, professional development, and keeping students and parents informed.

The book tells how to use free and inexpensive software such as Garage Band and Audacity to manipulate audio files and create podcasts. Also examined are the pros and cons of various blogging platforms.

The material provides a complete introduction to RSS technology, suggested ways to harness the power of RSS for educational purposes, the pros and cons of low-cost and free Web 2.0 software, a glossary, and an extensive list of online resources.

This book is available from Amazon

Ask Mr. Technology, Get Answers by Joe Huber and Christine Weiser

ABC, Follow Me!: Phonics Rhymes and Crafts Grades K-1 by Linda Armstrong

Teaching Outside the Box:

Get the answers you need from Mr. Technology! Technology guru Joe Huber answers readers' questions with simple, easy-to-follow directions ·

This new resource offers hands-on help with teaching phonics and phonemic awareness. These easy-to-follow lessons on letter and sound recognition will help educators build the foundation for an effective reading program in the classroom and library. Use this book to teach phonics and improve your students' reading scores!

How to Grab Your Students By Their Brains

by LouAnne Johnson

This book is a must for beginning teachers and for pros who need new ideas. It combines street smart practicality with the creative thinking we need to reach kids today.

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