Education for Innovation

ITEEA Conference / E2 Act

2010-03-13T06:43:00.001-08:00

The ITEA just changed their name to the "International Technology and Engineering Educators Association." I'll be heading the the ITEEA conference in Charlotte, NC next week with a video camera and mic in hand. I'll be trying to talk to people to get some footage for some upcoming episodes. I have these topics in mind in particular: elementary education, sustainability, research, public policy, and other topics.

Also, be sure to check out the recent legislation introduced in the U.S. Congress: The Engineering Education (E2) for Innovation Act. This act would provide grants to states to further the study of engineering K-12. Search for the bill at:

By the way, the Gender Equity episode of the Podcast is the most popular so far! Thanks for watching and listening!

New Episodes, Ning, and Questions of the Month

2010-02-05T14:40:00.001-08:00

Have decided to approach things more systematically...

Will post a question of the month on Facebook Fan Page on or about the 1st of the month and will drop a new episode into the feed on or about the 15th every month...

Also, working on creating a ning network at

First Month Since Launch

2010-01-16T14:45:00.000-08:00

I'm very pleased with the response since the Podcast launched in December. Thank you to all the Facebook fans and YouTube subscribers! I'm thinking I'd like to step up the production value a bit and include video guests, either via video I shoot or capture during a video conference. Also thinking about bringing along a camera to the ITEA conference in March to catch up with some of the profession's leaders and great thinkers, so if you'll be there and are interested in contributing, please be in touch! dave@educationforinnovation.org

Post Launch

2009-12-17T18:38:00.000-08:00

Podcast launched on 10 December 2009 with first three episodes: Introduction, 21st Century Skills for the Workforce, and Technological Design. Added the fourth episode "Teaching & Learning" to the feed today. I'm very pleased so far with the reaction. Adding the feed stats with the YouTube views and download stats, it looks like a few hundred have viewed so far. Thanks for viewing, subscribing, and reading! Hoping people are thinking of lots of different ways to utilize this material...

Ready to Launch

2009-12-09T13:51:00.001-08:00

First three episodes are complete. Ready for launch.

Finished Editing...For Now...

2009-10-31T15:29:00.000-07:00

Finally finished editing the material I've collected thus far. So, now I'll stop and turn some attention to trying to create some episodes. I think I've got enough to run with, but always concerned I don't have enough of the right material. So, I proceed with the thought that I may have to host a few more calls or interviews. Only one way to tell at this point...

Editing Anderson/Denton

2009-10-17T15:23:00.000-07:00

Finished editing the interview with Ed Denton, ITEA prez, and Chris Anderson, NJTEA prez. Wasn't sure during the call how much usable stuff there would be, but was pleasantly surprised as I listened. Call with Ron Todd set for Tuesday and trying to pull a few more in.

Apps for Innovation

2009-10-14T17:14:00.000-07:00

Decided to include another feature in the new site for launch. I'm reviewing iPhone apps and creating a review of cool apps for technology and engineering teachers. Hoping to get some traffic to the site before launch of the podcast. Hope it may work to get more visitors. More soon...

Hoping to Gear back Up

2009-10-10T13:04:00.000-07:00

Production and editing work slowed down this week, as some other things took precedence. Still hoping to launch soon.

About the Education for Innovation Logo

2009-10-02T14:48:00.000-07:00

The monochromatic scheme using shades of green was selected to represent how teachers of Technology Education have embraced teaching students concepts of sustainability and green technologies. The four circles interconnected each represent the areas of the STEM acronym: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics. The focal point between the circles is reminiscent of the need to focus more attention to the "middle" of the STEM acronym, the T&E.

Aside

2009-09-30T19:54:00.000-07:00

Got a twitter account set up for "Ed4Innovation" and tried to hit some keywords in some of the first tweets. Things are coming together with the material. I may have enough to edit a few episodes of connected thoughts from some intelligent folks. Do I have enough to get three episodes together? May have to fill in the holes...

One More Interview

2009-09-25T15:12:00.000-07:00

Interviewed Phil Reed of Old Dominion University on Thursday regarding research trends in the field. Lots of editing to do as the raw material has been piling up a bit.

More Interviews Recorded

2009-09-22T19:42:00.000-07:00

Captured two great phone conferences with Chris Emigholz, Vince Walencik and Donald Bowers on Friday, Sept 18 and Ed Denton and Chris Anderson on Sept 22. Lots of great audio to listen to and edit...

Production Begins

2009-09-12T15:56:00.000-07:00

Production of the Education for Innovation Podcast began this week with a phone conference with Harry Roman, Mark Wallace, and Celeste Baine, then individual interviews with Kenny Zushma and Jim Novotny. Looking forward (gulp) to the editing.