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NPR Unemployment Discussion: Wisconsin-Style

TransformationEd — 2009-11-12T16:13:00Z

At Issue with Ben Merens- Dr. King Talks Unemployment and Re-Training

Dr. Kathleen King was the guest expert on Wisconsin Public radio (WPR) with Ben Merens November 10, 2009 for a special 1 hour segment discussion and call-in show on unemployment and retraining. Dr. King answered questions and provided critical information about how adults can handle the unemployment trends, consider new career opportunities and weigh retraining options.

Kathy provides detailed guidance on not only using The Occupational Outlook Handbook online, but also accessing state and county based information for career needs and projections. Topics extend from trends in up and coming jobs and careers, options for certification choices, unemployment benefits, to OneStop Centers, Wisconsin specific benefits, new veterans’ scholarships and many online resources. The variety of needs revealed among the callers is enlightening and helpful in fleshing out how different situations can be handled and addressed.

Of course, given Kathy’s emphasis on adult transformative learning, she does not miss the opportunity to discuss how stages of development, new opportunities, determination, and vision can be.........

Transformation for a New Career- NPR Interview

TransformationEd — 2009-11-11T01:39:00Z

Dr. Kathy King, keynote speaker, award winning author and professional coach, was a guest on Florida NPR radio on November 9, 2009 in a special 1-hr discussion about career transformation and retraining.

Joseph Cooper is the host of WLRN's Tropical Currents broadcasting on the web and air waves from Miami Florida. In a full one hour, daytime interview from her New York City offices, Dr. King fielded questions from Cooper, listeners on the call in line and and provided much needed information and encouragement for developing alternative career paths.

The emphasis was on federal and state resources as well as retraining opportunities, considering new career paths, and adult development and change. Dr. King reminds callers that ....

Five Reasons for Professional Coaching- Special Feature

TransformationEd — 2009-11-01T23:04:00Z

Enjoy this video presentation of Dr. Kathy King and Paige Eissinger discussing 5 Reasons for Professional Coaching...
Lots of insights, examples and assistance packed into this short tutorial!

Don't miss out on the opportunity to see how your career could be benefited by using a professional life or career coach.

This video is of course free and as always has great learning opportunities embedded in it for you:

Empowerment,
Encouragement and
Transformative learning on demand

from Transformation Education LIVE Podcast!

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ARE YOU READY TO BE MORE SUCCESSFUL?

Excellent Podcasting on Every Budget, Dr. King on the Road to San Antonio, TX

TransformationEd — 2009-10-23T13:05:00Z

Dr. Kathy King provides expert keynotes and training sessions on instructional technology and teaching topics: Podcasting Basics and Educational Applications How do I get started?What is best practice?Show me how!What do I really need for hardware and software ($0-3000 budgets work)This invited 2-hour training session is being held at the Acoustical Society of America's 2009 annual Conference in San Antonio, 2009. PRESS RELEASE For Immediate ReleaseOctober 23, 2009Excellent Podcasting on Every Budget, On the Road to San Antonio, TX with Dr. Kathleen P. King NEW YORK – You never know where the next phone call ...

Humor Under Fire: How Can Unemployment and Retraining Be Pleasant to Talk About? Dr. Kathleen P. King

TransformationEd — 2009-10-21T13:30:00Z

Dr. King provides expert educational advice on critical timely topics:

COPING WITH THE PINK SLIP AND MAKING CHOICES TO ADVANCE YOUR CAREER- CONSIDERING MORE OPTIONS TODAY
How do you decide which career to retrain for?
Where do you find the information?
What do you need to know about online programs before you enroll in them?

This radio interview was aired on WLW radio 600 (Cincinnati, OH) and XM Satellite Radio 10/19/09 9:05pm EDT

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PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
October 23, 2009

October 23, 2009 NEW YORK- Pink slips, unemployment, rejection letters and phone calls form job applications… What are displaced workers to do?? Scott Sloan of WLW Cincinnati Radio (and simulcast streaming on XM Radio) recently invited adult development and learning expert, Dr. Kathleen P. King onto his evening radio show to discuss these questions and more! Now you can catch the recorded version of the program and listen to it on-demand on the web. What will you hear and where can you find it? Read on to discover those answers.

Five Strategies For Success - Riding the Wave of Changing Careers Trends

TransformationEd — 2009-10-16T03:45:00Z

By Dr. Kathleen P. King A friend who knows I am a specialist in career change recently asked me, "What industries are seeing growth and can anyone transition into those in-demand careers?" Her question was drawn specifically from a recent article in USA Today (see below), about how specific industries have been supported by recent developments, economic stimulus and economic developments. This article provides timeless strategies for you to always find answers to those critical questions and advance your career.One of the best-kept secrets among working age adults are the many resources which are freely available for researching careers, ...

H1N1 Planning - Eight Ways Parents Can Prepare For Extended School Absences

TransformationEd — 2009-10-01T16:53:00Z

Since Spring 2009, global news has been dominated by accounts, updates and concerns about swine flu (officially named H1N1). Different parts of the world have had to cope as the seasons have changed and flu season confronts their populations.

All of these circumstances are causes for concern for both parents and schools: What happens if and when students are out of school for extended periods? What if the schools have to close? This article provides eight suggestions for parents to consider in light of these pressing questions and situations.

We all know from experience that it is hard when learning stops and starts at a stuttering pace. Stopping for two weeks is a much greater disruption in learning process than it would appear: beyond just the class time missed, it takes time to ramp up again, get organized and resume. This article also provides eight ways that parents can work to prepare their students, schools and homes in order to reduce the learning disruption.

Of course our utmost priority is safety, health and well being. Our medical professionals advise that we stay home when sick, so we do not spread our illness and we can recover more quickly. But once we or our children are on the mend, rather than focus on the illness, isolation, being bored or having idle hands which can get into trouble, parents need a plan to help students follow accountable learning. It does not have to be overly rigorous, but it can help keep students learning, keep them connected with class content, and keep them fixed in the mindset of the school year. Following these eight steps should help with the transition and minimize the time lost due to the flu season or any other reason!

1. Visit the school web site and check the most recent news about policies, procedures, and status reports.

2. Talk to teachers about how to get books, assignments, instruction and homework for your students if they have to stay out of school. Discover if the relevant policies are school-wide or class-specific?

3. Ask that policy and any other available information and plans be posted on the class web site.

4. Institute or wake up the emergency phone call and text message response systems to be sure you can be reached if your student needs to come home or if there are cancellations

5. Ask if teachers can use the class website or another online management system to begin to post daily class outlines (lesson plans), assignments and home work, even now. This is good ....

Web-Based Tools Bonanza for Buffalo-Area School Leaders: Kathleen P. King Featured for Two Keynotes!

TransformationEd — 2009-09-27T14:49:00Z

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Why Use Podcasting in Higher Education and Training?

TransformationEd — 2009-09-22T20:52:00Z

By Dr. Kathleen P. King

Summary

Podcasting is only one technology within a whole array of web-based technologies that are used in distance education. In addition, podcasting can be used in many different instructional ways. Therefore, there are many combinations of what is possible with podcasting in education.

For example, consider combining a teacher podcasting with student and teacher discussion groups, and vlogging of student presentations. Or perhaps a face-to-face class in which students create a podcast project that extends in rotation across several class sessions. In this way students can participate in sharing research and perspectives on course material.

The important point is that we do not have to be confined to one model of instruction. This premise is especially true when we have the opportunity to work withdigital natives who may very well catalyze new perspectives of the content during the creative process.

Podcasting has been amovement by which more of the general public could be part of the media. It is called the "democratization of the media".

In asimilar way, couldn't podcasting be a push in the direction of co-learning in colleges and universities? Perhaps, we could begin to see teachers and students share, dialogue and engage more through this media. The professors are content experts, the students may provide expertise in the digital culture. This provides a place where we might have a creative nexus.

In addition, large questions lie right in front of us that I believe students of all ages in higher education can explore, such as:

Political issues that collide in the close spaces of our classrooms
Cultural understandings that need to be understood within our local and global communities
Economic issues that impact worldwide audiences rather than solely local or regional spaces

Such

Online Learning in Focus- Dr. Kathleen King Interviewed on WRVA Radio.

TransformationEd — 2009-09-22T12:56:00Z

Dr. King provides expert educational advice on critical timely topics:

ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS TODAY
Should people consider online degrees to increase their careers?

And

How do you tell which are good online programs?

This radio interview was aired on WRVA radio (1140) Richmond, VA: 9/22/09 8:05 AM

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PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
September 22, 2009

Tune in to WRVA radio (1140 Richmond, VA) on your AM dial and streaming Internet radio 8am Tuesday September 22, 2009 for Dr. Kathleen P. King’s interview with radio host, Jimmy Barrett. Kathy will be speaking about a variety of topics related adults pursuing online learning studies and possibly her latest book from Information Age Publishing, Evolving Research In Transformative Learning.

Five Myth Busters About Baby Boomers Learning Technology

TransformationEd — 2009-09-19T17:44:00Z

By Dr. Kathleen P. King High-powered professionals crumble in tears,Mature adults run screaming down the office hall,Moms, dads, employees, and experts dignified by day, trembling in the privacy of their homes....Maybe this is overly melodramatic, but you get the picture, don't you? It is common for adults to approach me, upset, frightened, and convinced they cannot learn technology. For many people, using a new computer program or cell phone can be a cataclysmic event. Their emotions range from confusion, to frustration, to anger and can even bring about panic attack levels of stress. Do any of these descriptions sound ...

NEWS Flash- Does the Learning Have to Stop? Dr. Kathy King on Channel 11 NYC WPIX

TransformationEd — 2009-09-17T17:37:00Z

Dr. King provides expert educational advice on critical timely topics:

How parents and schools can prepare to continue student learning amidst H1N1 and any possible school closures....

This TV interview was aired on Channel 11 WPIX in New York City: 9/17/09 on News AT 6:30

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Details of interview listed below are from the WPIX blog

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
September 17, 2009

NEW YORK– Tune in to Channel 11 WPIX NYC Thursday 9/17/09 for the News AT 6:30pm for Dr. Kathleen P. King’s interview on the timely topic. Kathy will be speaking about how parents can be prepared to help their students even if there are extended student absences and school closures related to H1N1 flu virus this season.

Dr. Kathy King is an award winning author, professional and faculty coach, keynote speaker and president of transformation Education LLC. She is also professor of adult learning at Fordham University in New York City.

NEWS Flash- Dr. Kathy King Being Interviewed as Education Expert NYC TV Channel 9/16/09

TransformationEd — 2009-09-16T00:01:00Z

Dr. King being providing expert advice on critical timely topics.

Interview being taped at NYC television news channel 9/16/09.

Watch this space as we learn when the clip will air.

Five Myth Busters of Changing Careers - Breaking Free to Reach Your Dreams

TransformationEd — 2009-09-09T21:50:00Z
By Dr. Kathleen P. King Aside from the statistics about the sheer number of careers across our lifetimes in 2009, there are a multitude of new perspectives on career planning, and career options. Was it an option to be a network engineer in a small office when you were a youngster?How about a nanotechnology researcher? Had you ever heard of international micro-loans? These are a few illustrations of newer trends in occupations and career path options.Even if you are not changing careers this month or this year, you will still need to adapt to changing job demands ...

Seven Myth Busters of Distance Learning: Are you ready for a breakthrough?

TransformationEd — 2009-08-24T21:52:00Z

By Dr. Kathleen P. King
Introduction
In this brief article, I expose some of the most common and deadly misconceptions about distance learning. And you want to read this. Why? Because if you do not consider the new trends and potential of distance learning, you may be ignoring or discounting vital opportunities to increase your career skills, complete your degree, or expand your professional relationships. That is correct,some of these myths are deadly for you, because even though the means to breathe new life into your career are sitting in your home, you are have decided to ignore them. Let's change all that together
Invitation to Myth Busting Distance Learning!
Join me, as we explore these Seven Myth Busters of Distance Learning and open the doors of opportunity and empowerment that are waiting as close as your laptop, cell phone, and iPod.
1. You need to be connected at the same time in order to participate in distance learning. Many people have this idea because they may have participated in workplace webinars: lectures or seminars delivered live over the web. However,webinars are only one of many ways to provide distance learning. A more popular format.....

Ezine Article with Photos: 4 Lessons About Change and Organizations From Intercultural Exchange With China

TransformationEd — 2009-08-21T01:47:00Z

By Dr. Kathleen P. King
Summary
Many have expressed an interest in my sharing this immensely eye-opening experience. The purpose is provide a basis for reflection on our own assumptions and appreciation for how we learn so much form walking with people of different cultures. I know you will find many helpful ways to apply these observations and principles to your own settings.
This Ezine Series Provides 4 Lessons about Change.
If you think the world at large is experiencing change quickly, the pace of change in China over the past 10-20 years is unmatched. In order to capture the scope of the rapid change, consider these quick points:

Construction has been so rapid and sustained that for 5 years almost 25% of the world's construction cranes are at work in Shanghai.

Beijing's population was 15.38 million in 2005, 15.81 million in 2006 and 16.33 million in 2007, and June 2009 it is 17 million.

25% of Beijing's population are immigrants- foreigners and villagers.

In 1987 there were about 150 high-rise buildings in Shanghai. In 2009, it is estimated that even while construction is continuing rapidly, there are over 3,000 high-rises.
Breaking the Mold. Sometimes traditional society (even 8000 years worth) can be poised for rapid change contrary to the theories and books, they can welcome change. This has been one of the most amazing observations for me during the trip. Most societies, organizations, even individuals are not willing to change, but here I encountered a whole community poised, ready, and eager for change. I had never seen anything like it. They are seeking to understand how to adapt better to change, and how to help their workers make the shift successfully as well.
Seeking Views from Outsiders. What's more, the Chinese community surprised me even more by seeking advice diligently from outsiders. Even progressive societies

News Flash: The Langley School Hosts New Technology Conference for Educators

TransformationEd — 2009-08-20T04:00:00Z

Interactive Workshops Taught by Faculty in Their Own Classrooms

Creative Pursuits: A Two-day Fall Conference
~ Register Soon to Reserve Your Spot ~
McLean, VA – How can 21^st century technology tools such as interactive whiteboards, videoconferencing, digital cameras, and blogs enhance the classroom experience for today’s students? Teachers at The Langley School will share their cutting-edge, technology-rich curriculum with fellow educators during a new two-day technology conference this fall.

October 8 - 9, 2009
Held October 8-9 on Langley’s McLean, VA, campus, “Creative Pursuits: Integrating Technology into 21^st Century Classrooms” is an interactive conference for preschool through secondary school educators featuring nearly 30 workshops led by Langley faculty members and outside experts, many of which will be held in the classroom with Langley students for a truly authentic learning experience. The conference also features a “tech playground” with more than 20 stations which allow attendees to quickly browse various digital tools and a Q&A with a panel of Langley faculty, alumni, and students.

Keynote Speakers
Another highlight of the conference is the two keynote speakers headlining the start of each day. October 8 features Dr. Kathleen King – award-winning author, digital media/instructional technology expert, and co-host of the 5 million listener podcast, “The Teachers’ Podcast” – who will discuss how to prepare teachers to function inside a brave new world filled with technological possibilities.

Summer Sale on Robotics Book! Have You Explored Using Robotics in Your Classes? 40 % off sale!

TransformationEd — 2009-08-09T19:18:00Z

Celebrating the achievements of student teams and classroom robotics , this book is a great resource for anyone who has contemplated diving into or testing the waters of robotics.

Gura, M. & King, K. P. (Eds.). (2007). Classroom Robotics: Case Stories of 21 st Century Instruction for Millennial Students. SERIES: Instructional innovations in teaching and learning Charlotte , NC : Information Age Publishing, Inc.

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Highest Acclaim for Cutting Edge Education Book Being Released Sept 2009

TransformationEd — 2009-08-08T15:01:00Z
Pre-Publication News Flash
Adult and Higher Education in Queer Contexts: Power, Politics, and Pedagogy
Robert J. Hill & André P. Grace (Editors)

Expert Reviews Just Released:
Grace and Hill have produced an excellent, groundbreaking, and relevant book- Excellent because the writing, the research, and the argument are all just that; groundbreaking because they and their colleagues examine adult education from a Queer perspective (a first); relevant because the issues discussed are isolation, identity, prejudice, pain, struggle, progress, setback, and success, and these themes have significance for us all.
~ Dr. Michael Newman
Research Fellow for the Center for Popular Education and Honorary Associate,
University of Technology, Sydney, Australia

This collection dispenses with the notion that adult education is a benign or neutral process an shows how sexual identity lies at its hear and soul. Grace and Hill hope readers will be shocked, provoked, enlightened, and cajoled into asking hard questions about Queer perspectives. Contrary to rumors suggesting otherwise, the emancipatory impulse in adult education is not dead.
~ Dr. Roger Boshier
Professor Emeritus, Department of Educational Studies,
University of British Columbia

Clearly this is a book that anyone with dedication or a passing interest in the fields of higher and adult education needs to read, quickly! Diversity issues have been considered for sometime, but this book finally brings the specific issues of sexual identify related to education up front for reconsideration. Research, models, new perspectives and theories, they are all here in one volume:

Adult and Higher Education in Queer Contexts: Power, Politics, and Pedagogy
Robert J. Hill & André P. Grace (Editors)
Discovery House Publishers
Sept 29, 2009 Release Date
Overview of the Volume
The chapters in this edited text are—like the concept Queer—eclectic, dynamic, flowing, turbulent, enraging,

Dr. Kathy King- Four Keynotes Worldwide in 2 Weeks! Follow Her on Twitter!

TransformationEd — 2009-07-05T12:00:00Z

Dr. Kathleen P. King is departing for the People Republic of China on July 8, 2009 to begin a global speaking tour!
Her itinerary includes visits to Hangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing.

In this first visit to the Far East, Dr. King will address two conferences in China in person, will conduct two virtual keynotes with University of Tennessee Memphis during their Distance Learning Week Conference, and facilitate two online classes in New York City!

While traveling she will demonstrate distance learning capabilities for worldwide teaching and learning as she continues to facilitate two hybrid graduate education courses through Fordham University. Asynchronous (non-simultaneous) formats allow these classes to continue beneficially without the disruption of time zones (a full 12-13 hrs difference!)
Dr. King says,
" We look forward to learning much about this ancient culture up close and meeting so many wonderful new people. I have always respected and admired the Asian traditions. The international academic dialogue promises to be most powerful because we are addressing critical topics.
The first stop of the China speaking tour will be Shanghai, on to Hangzhou, then several days in Shanghai to visit sites and programs in that international city. The final leg will be in Beijing for several days at the conference and again visiting programs and sites such as the Imperial Palace and the 2008 Olympics Bird's Nest Stadium."

Dr. King plans to post to her Facebook and her Twitterfeed while on the

Transformation Education e-Newsletter- Innovative Education with Vision

NPR Unemployment Discussion: Wisconsin-Style

At Issue with Ben Merens- Dr. King Talks Unemployment and Re-Training

Transformation for a New Career- NPR Interview

Five Reasons for Professional Coaching- Special Feature

ARE YOU READY TO BE MORE SUCCESSFUL?

Excellent Podcasting on Every Budget, Dr. King on the Road to San Antonio, TX

Humor Under Fire: How Can Unemployment and Retraining Be Pleasant to Talk About? Dr. Kathleen P. King

Dr. King provides expert educational advice on critical timely topics:

COPING WITH THE PINK SLIP AND MAKING CHOICES TO ADVANCE YOUR CAREER- CONSIDERING MORE OPTIONS TODAY

This radio interview was aired on WLW radio 600 (Cincinnati, OH) and XM Satellite Radio 10/19/09 9:05pm EDT

PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate ReleaseOctober 23, 2009

Five Strategies For Success - Riding the Wave of Changing Careers Trends

H1N1 Planning - Eight Ways Parents Can Prepare For Extended School Absences

Web-Based Tools Bonanza for Buffalo-Area School Leaders: Kathleen P. King Featured for Two Keynotes!

Why Use Podcasting in Higher Education and Training?

By Dr. Kathleen P. King

Summary

Online Learning in Focus- Dr. Kathleen King Interviewed on WRVA Radio.

Dr. King provides expert educational advice on critical timely topics:

ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS TODAY

This radio interview was aired on WRVA radio (1140) Richmond, VA: 9/22/09 8:05 AM

PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate ReleaseSeptember 22, 2009

Five Myth Busters About Baby Boomers Learning Technology

NEWS Flash- Does the Learning Have to Stop? Dr. Kathy King on Channel 11 NYC WPIX

Dr. King provides expert educational advice on critical timely topics:

How parents and schools can prepare to continue student learning amidst H1N1 and any possible school closures....

This TV interview was aired on Channel 11 WPIX in New York City: 9/17/09 on News AT 6:30

PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate ReleaseSeptember 17, 2009

NEWS Flash- Dr. Kathy King Being Interviewed as Education Expert NYC TV Channel 9/16/09

Dr. King being providing expert advice on critical timely topics.

Dr. King being providing expert advice on critical timely topics.

Interview being taped at NYC television news channel 9/16/09.

Watch this space as we learn when the clip will air.

Five Myth Busters of Changing Careers - Breaking Free to Reach Your Dreams

Seven Myth Busters of Distance Learning: Are you ready for a breakthrough?

By Dr. Kathleen P. King

Ezine Article with Photos: 4 Lessons About Change and Organizations From Intercultural Exchange With China

By Dr. Kathleen P. King

Summary

This Ezine Series Provides 4 Lessons about Change.

News Flash: The Langley School Hosts New Technology Conference for Educators

Creative Pursuits: A Two-day Fall Conference

~ Register Soon to Reserve Your Spot ~

October 8 - 9, 2009

Keynote Speakers

Summer Sale on Robotics Book! Have You Explored Using Robotics in Your Classes? 40 % off sale!

Highest Acclaim for Cutting Edge Education Book Being Released Sept 2009

Adult and Higher Education in Queer Contexts: Power, Politics, and PedagogyRobert J. Hill & André P. Grace (Editors)

Expert Reviews Just Released:

Adult and Higher Education in Queer Contexts: Power, Politics, and PedagogyRobert J. Hill & André P. Grace (Editors) Discovery House PublishersSept 29, 2009 Release Date

Overview of the Volume

Dr. Kathy King- Four Keynotes Worldwide in 2 Weeks! Follow Her on Twitter!

Dr. King says,

" We look forward to learning much about this ancient culture up close and meeting so many wonderful new people. I have always respected and admired the Asian traditions. The international academic dialogue promises to be most powerful because we are addressing critical topics.

Dr. King plans to post to her Facebook and her Twitterfeed while on the

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
October 23, 2009

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
September 22, 2009

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
September 17, 2009

Adult and Higher Education in Queer Contexts: Power, Politics, and Pedagogy
Robert J. Hill & André P. Grace (Editors)

Adult and Higher Education in Queer Contexts: Power, Politics, and Pedagogy
Robert J. Hill & André P. Grace (Editors)
Discovery House Publishers
Sept 29, 2009 Release Date