Ep 28 April is Financial Literacy Month- Part 2: Download
More great resources to scaffold Financial Literacy Month with your classes and communities. From DOE on Youtube to HGTV reality shows(?) Kathy and Mark share resources, activities and perspectives for teachers in focusing on financial literacy materials. Discover how to use the videos and articles in this episode to build relevance and maximize learning. This is your personal invitation to be part of the Fin Lit Community- Let’s support educators. Visit the website for complete show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org This is your personal invitation to be part of the Fin Lit Community- Let’s support educators.
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Resources and Articles Mentioned
Schools to teach kids how to manage money, Hamilton Spectator
Financial literacy is to be incorporated into Ontario classrooms from Grade 4 to Grade 12. Parliamentary assistant Leeanna Pendergast will provide a report …
BUILDING YOUR FUTURE - The Actuarial Foundation has released Building Your Future, an engaging and relevant financial literacy curriculum to help teens master the foundational elements of personal finance and to prepare for life after high school
At a time of widespread economic turmoil and financial challenge, it is more important than ever that teens are given the knowledge and skills they need to manage their money wisely and to make smart decisions for the future.
“Building Your Future helps students easily grasp the essentials of personal finance, gives them multiple opportunities to practice core skills and showcases the real-world impact of the financial decisions they make. Each chapter is classroom ready, with a Teacher’s Guide that provides handouts and answer keys, instruction and assessment suggestions, definitions and resources that align with national mathematics and personal financial education standards.
To help teachers incorporate these materials into their instruction, the Foundation is making Building Your Future available in PDF format. However, as a nonprofit organization we are able to provide printed copies of the booklets at a break-even cost of just $2.50 per booklet.”
from the site
HGTV reality show provides …
Relevant connections for middle school and high schoolers
FOXBusiness
The first-of-its-kind survey, funded by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s (FINRA) non-profit Investor Education Foundation
How to Teach Kids About Money
Of all the lessons taught by the financial crisis, the most personal has been that Americans aren’t too slick with money. We take out home loans we can’t afford. We run up sky-high credit-card debt. We don’t save nearly enough for retirement
By Barbara Kiviat Monday, Jan. 25, 201
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Invitation for Listeners to Participate in the Show
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ON THE ROAD – Coming Events
April 2010 — Kathy at Purdue University (IN)
April – June 2010 –Kathy at RTI SUMMIT @Chicago & Orlando
May 2010- Kathy NYCABE Keynote N Y City
May 2010 — Kathy at AERA 2010 (Denver, CO)
June 2010 — Mark and Kathy at ISTE NECC 2010 (Denver, CO)
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Ep 28 April is Financial Literacy Month- Part 2: Download
Ep 27 April is Financial Literacy Month [27:53m]: Play Now | Download (290)
Be prepared to leverage the attention of Financial Literacy Month with your classes and communities. Kathy and Mark share resources, activities and perspectives for teachers in focusing on financial literacy materials already available on the site and new ones unveiled in this episode. From the
Financial Literacy Now website to compelling Youtube videos and articles to get the attention of students with relevance and maximize learning. This is your personal invitation to be part of the Fin Lit Community- Let’s support educators.
Welcome to the Talking Financial Literacy Community @ Facebook . We hope folks will join us to share links, photos, comments and discussion. But the discussion board will especially be a space to share resources, plans for integrating financial literacy in classes and support as all of us pose new ideas. ho will be first and second to share who
they are, their basic interests in this area and any needs or resources?
Invitation for Listeners to Participate in the Show
Listen to the details in episode 26 and then email Mark and Kathy about what you have to share. Email us at podcast ( at) talkingfinlit.org
ON THE ROAD – Coming Events
April 2010 — Kathy at NCEA 2010 (St Paul MN)
—- Kathy at Purdue University (IN)
April – June 2010 –Kathy at RTI SUMMIT @Dallas, Chicago & Orlando
May 2010- Kathy NYCABE Keynote NYCity
May 2010 — Kathy at AERA 2010 (Denver, CO)
June 2010 — Mark and Kathy at ISTE NECC 2010 (Denver, CO)
Talking Financial Literacy is produced in collaboration among the MS in Adult Education and HRD at Fordham University and The McGraw-Hill Companies.CLICK TO {{{ LISTEN }}}
Ep 27 April is Financial Literacy Month [27:53m]: Play Now | Download (290)
Ep 26, Fin Lit Series II Commences [28:58m]: Play Now | Download (299)
Join in the tremendous excitement worldwide…..
Video as Midnight 12-31-09 the world celebrates Talking Financial Literacy Series II impending announcements (According to CNN it seems) ??
The world celebrates Series II (According to CNN it seems) ??
Kathy and Mark welcome listeners back to Series II of Talking Fin Lit. They share many new developments including new features, a model for financial literacy integration and ways for listeners to potentially be part of the show. This is your personal invitation to be part of the Fin Lit Community- Let’s support educators.
Continuing the global conversation about personal
financial literacy for educators on
Talking Financial Literacy Podcast
Talking Financial Literacy Podcast featured in Business Week Sept 2009, Metro NYC edition.
Click here to see entire article about unique financial literacy efforts and programs across educational contexts.
Facebook page for Financial Literacy:
Welcome to the Talking Financial Literacy Community @ Facebook . We hope folks will join us to share links, photos, comments and discussion. But the discussion board will especially be a space to share resources, plans for integrating financial literacy in classes and support as all of us pose new ideas. ho will be first and second to share who they are, their basic interests in this area and any needs or resources?
Invitation for Listeners to Particpate in the show
Listen to the details in episode 26 and then email Mark and Kathy about what you have to share. Email us at podcast ( at) talkingfinlit.org
ON THE ROAD – Coming Events
January 2010 – Kathy at FETC 2010 (Orlando FL)
April 2010 – Kathy at NCEA 2010 (St Paul MN)
May 2010 — Kathy at AERA 2010 (Denver, CO)
June 2010 — Mark and Kathy at ISTE NECC 2010 (Denver, CO)
See
Transformationed.com for full details fo speaking engagements and opportunites to meet Dr King and Mark.. we enjoy meeting our podcast community!
From the vantage point of over 1 year of research, interviews and analysis of personal financial literacy for k-12 and adult education, Kathy and Mark step back and provide an episode of reflection, high points and next steps. You are invited to join us for this “green room” debriefing as your Talking Financial Literacy Podcast co-hosts discuss such questions as :
What were their surprises as they wrap up the first segment of the series?
How can teachers best make use of the series?
What needs and gaps did they uncover in the journey of exploring financial literacy resources?
How has our world of economics and politics transformed during this 12-16 months?
What could a sequel series of segments offer?
This episode becomes a fun, quick-paced recap of great resources, highlights and packs in more surprises for our listeners, both new and returning! Join us for this comprehensive episode.
Continuing the global conversation about personal
financial literacy for educators on
Talking Financial Literacy Podcast
Resources discussed in this episode:
Our archive of illustrious guests and episodes
Convenient: Available on demand: 24/7
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Flexible: Use for teacher PD, student enrichment, parent and adult education classes
We express a special thanks to the McGraw-Hill Companies who have so graciously sponsored this first round of the series as a philanthropic effort. Thank you for offering such a rich resource for teachers, students, community and parents. ~~ Kathy & Mark
We expect to be providing some more resources on this topic in the near future based on discussions with potential supporters. ~~ Kathy & Mark
Keep this feed live in your feedreader and podcast reader (iTunes, etc) and check back to the site for updates and announcements!)
We wish you all success in bringing financial literacy lifelong learning to life for your students!
Ep 22 Mortgages:Elizabeth Zelasko [49:13m]: Play Now | Download (716)
This episode features a lively and informative interview with loan manager, Elizabeth Zelasko of
Countrywide Bank by Talking Fin Lit co-host Dr. Kathy King. Elizabeth provides behind the scenes information that every loan applicant should know about mortgages in general and for the changing landscape of this financial vehicle today. From application fees to points, locking in rates, ARMs, fixed rates, taxes, stated income, credit scores, to “junk fees,” we are here to de-mystify the terms and the process!
You will find many money-saving and powerful suggestions for how to prepare for mortgages as adults and pose it for young people to understand the need to prepare now, for instance: building a credit history, savings and banking literacy!
Mark and Kathy also discuss the details of how to use mortgages and this life need as a vibrant classroom learning focus. Resources, lesson ideas and discussion abound.
Join us as we bring an expert on board to provide complete information in a form for all to understand.
Calculator: “Calculate Your Debt-to-Income Ratio”
Comparing your earnings against your spending , also known as a debt-to-income ratio, is one of the most popular approaches for evaluating if you have too much debt. Lenders, for years, have looked at debt-to-income ratios to get a better grasp on a person’s current financial picture to determine credit-worthiness.
Ep 18 Hotchalk Meta-Resource for Finanical Literacy: Play Now | Download (905)
This is an action packed episode which highlights a one-stop shop for many resources which
cover new dimensions of financial learning!
From practical money skills to charity as part of the big picture.
Join Kathy and Mark for an exciting exploration of the financial literacy resources at HotChalk. The financial literacy materials we unearth will be sure to enhance any classroom and make the work of educators easier! From childhood to middle school, high school, and even adults, there are valuable lesson plans, activities, instructional articles, and games from which to choose.
Teachers, educators, educational leaders, (and parents) will find many resources to fit age groups and different settings. Items reviewed include not only HotChalk offerings on this topic, but also Karma Tycoon and The Practical Money Skills web-site.
Talking Fin Lit Podcast:
Continuing the global conversation about personal financial literacy for educators
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Karma Tycoon rocks the gaming world by offering you a thrilling ride through the world of social entrepreneurship as you earn Karma in virtual communities across the US. [From the website]
In addition to providing online tools and resources via www.practicalmoneyskills.com, Visa has created free classroom material that educators can use to teach personal finance. Available online or in a binder format, the classroom curriculum is free.
It offers a teacher’s guide, student worksheets and quizzes and interactive brain-teasers that can be played by students via the Web or from a CD-ROM.
Additionally, Visa donates computer labs, ensuring that schools in need have access to the equipment needed to take advantage of Practical Money Skills for Life. Learn more about Visa’s outreach program. [From the website]
Ep 16 Indy Kids -Learning Personal Finance from Global News: Play Now | Download (884)
One-Of-A-Kind Episode! Join us for a one-of-a-kind episode: creating meaningful financial literacy lessons from the global news. Mark finds terrific resources for building creative and powerful lessons about global economics and world hunger through youth based materials, news articles and video reports on the web. Listen in for the compelling experience of a 21st century teacher developing meaning and learning experiences.This is a vibrant illustration of how educators can incorporate critical current events, financial literacy and digital media into active classroom activities. Join us for a journey into what drives food markets, food shortages and pricing. A truly interdisciplinary lesson = literacy, social studies, politics, economics, ethics, values, social responsibility.. oh yes financial literacy!
Ep. 12 Financial Literacy Meets Character Education [22:31m]: Play Now | Download (563)
Mark and Kathy discuss a wide trend of financial literacy materials which raise ye olde timeless, legacy of Character Education. Indeed as national and global economies toss and turn day by day, people of all ages look for a mooring. A multitude of resources already exist which tap into critical lessons of responsibility and ethics along the way in teaching financial literacy concepts and skills. Don’t miss out on this important episode. Something very different, even unexpected- yet such a powerful connection to transform individuals and communities? Always full with resources and lively discussion, The Talking Financial Literacy Podcast.
“Money. The Puritan legacy inhibited luxury and self-indulgence. Benjamin Franklin spread a practical gospel that emphasized hard work, temperance and frugality. Millions of parents, preachers, newspaper editors and teachers expounded the message. The result was quite remarkable.
……
Over the past 30 years, much of that has been shredded. The social norms and institutions that encouraged frugality and spending what you earn have been undermined. The institutions that encourage debt and living for the moment have been strengthened”
Article
Students are learning business strategy by playing entrepreneur.
“The Definition of Character Education”
ASCD website
“Character education involves teaching children about basic human values including honesty, kindness, generosity, courage, freedom, equality, and respect.
The goal is to raise children to become morally responsible, self-disciplined citizens. Problem solving, decision making, and conflict resolution are important parts of developing moral character. Through role playing and discussions, students can see that their decisions affect other people and things.”
Resources
Goodcharacter.com: Character Education: Free Resources, Materials, Lesson Plans
Ep 10, Is the National Debt Personal Financial?: Play Now | Download (493)
Join us for an episode about connecting current financial issues to financial literacy.
Now for something very different as Mark and Kathy consider the recommendations made by Ross Perot to re-examine the national debt. How could it be this statesman is guiding us to financial literacy education?
In this episode Mark and Kathy discuss the National debt as a basis for financial literacy education. The Ross Perot Charts site offers abundant resources for information, education and critical analysis of how government economics impacts personal finance.
http://perotcharts.com/
“The cowards never started, the weak died on the way, and the courageous survived.” Pioneer’s Creed
Ep 8 Talking Fin Lit - The Inside Story: Play Now | Download (501)
Talking Fin Lit Meets Transformation Ed LIVE!
This is a very special – cross-country feature in order to bring you “the inside scoop” about your favorite personal financial literacy podcast. The tables get turned and Mark and Kathy are interview by another podcaster! This episode provides the inside story on what is Talking Financial Literacy Podcast and how it came about? Just what exactly makes this series tick? Paige Eissinger of Transformation Education LIVE! asks pressing and curious questions about the Talking Fin Lit Series.Topics range from living on your credit line for necessities, to faulty mortgage lending possibilities, students targets for credit card companies, and how BIG is financial literacy in our lives.
Including the discussion, “When do we stop learning this topic?”
We are students of financial literacy for the rest of our lives.
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Join us for a one-of-a-kind episode: creating meaningful financial literacy lessons from the global news. Mark finds terrific resources for building creative and powerful lessons about global economics and world hunger through youth based materials, news articles and video reports on the web. Listen in for the compelling experience of a 21st century teacher developing meaning and learning experiences.This is a vibrant illustration of how educators can incorporate critical current events, financial literacy and digital media into active classroom activities. Join us for a journey into what drives food markets, food shortages and pricing. A truly interdisciplinary lesson = literacy, social studies, politics, economics, ethics, values, social responsibility.. oh yes financial literacy!
Paige Eissinger of Transformation Education LIVE! asks pressing and curious questions about the Talking Fin Lit Series.Topics range from living on your credit line for necessities, to faulty mortgage lending possibilities, students targets for credit card companies, and how BIG is financial literacy in our lives.
