Instructional Technology - Instech Podcasts

Instructional Technology Podcasts

The Instructional Technology Department of Knox County Schools welcomes you to a series of podcasts created to help promote the use of technology in the classroom. Some are focused on helping with technology issues while others are informational.

	Tech Coach in a Podcast
	Hardware Computers Mac- Many schools in Knox County are going through the change from OS 9 to OS X. Any Mac computer shipped will no longer have a classic version of 9 available. There is a terrific site available for Mac OS X support. Go to http://www.mattjfuller.com/_home/training.html to subscribe to Mac OS X traininghttp://www.mattjfuller.com/_home/training.html Windows Palm Connectivity Audio Visual Connections Connection TVs Connecting Data Projectors Blonder Tongue Cable TV Network Connections Wired Connedtions (Ethernet) Wireless Connections General Computer Uses Basic Importing multimedia Burning Audio or Data CD's Internet Access Connecting to a Server Advanced Setting Up New Computers Creating a HD Image Network Issues Servers External Devices ActivBoard Blonder Tongue IP Printing Polycom System Using iPods TV Computer Display Data Projector Display Software ENA Addresses http://webmail.k12tn.net http://connect-tn.org Online Subscriptions netTrekker streaming video TEL Grolier Encyclopedia Server- Based Software Accelerated Reader Classworks Why Podcast? Using video, audio and digital images have become a necessary and integral part of today’s classroom. Podcasting provides a way of automatically delivering audio and visual content through a subscription. While the term Podcast is derived from the popular Apple iPod, the content delivered in a podcast can be distributed and accessed on an iPod or computer of either Mac or Windows platform. A podcast can be any type of audio or visual file. Imagine reviewing speeches, lectures, lessons and demonstrations at your own pace and when you have time. Students and teachers alike can produce useable classroom content that addresses a variety of learning styles. Explore the following links to learn more about how other educators are using podcasts in learning and curriculum integration. Podcasting in Education About Podcasting http://www.apple.com/education/solutions/podcasting/ Podcasting Video Series http://www.apple.com/education/resources/podcastingvideos/ Podcasting with Tony Vincent http://www.learninginhand.com/podcasting/ Edupodder http://www.edupodder.com/ Podcasting 101- http://www.techlearning.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=189500866

	FAQs
	Q. What is TCs’NaPod? A. Have you ever wanted your very own tech support person to take around with you throughout the building to help you with the little problems that come up from time to time? Have you said to yourself, “I know I did this once last year, surely I can remember how to do it again!” This is the idea behind TCs’N aPod or Tech Coach in a Podcast. Here are a series of videos on a wide variety of topics all aimed at allowing you to solve your own technology issues in your classroom and at your school. This on-demand video library will allow you to find the answers you need when you need them, eliminating the wait for return phone calls and emails. This collection of short informative video clips can be played directly on your computer or downloaded as a podcast to play in iTunes or on your iPod. Q. Can I suggest a topic? A. Yes. We know that you may have a really good suggestion and request that you send all suggested topics to instech@k12tn.net. Q. Why is it called TCs’N aPod? A. It is short for Tech Coach in a Podcast or iPod.