Talking Financial Literacy is a global discussion dealing with educational needs emerging from the ever changing world of personal finance. Co-hosted by Mark Gura and Dr. Kathleen P. King (Kathy) this new series provides professional development and resources for educators, students and lifelong learners. Finding our way to and through the impressive amount of material on this subject, this 24 episode series will be both a report and an investigation. Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. Visit the website for full show notes and resources: www.talkingfinlit.org. You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org http://www.talkingfinlit.org Education (C) The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008 http://www.talkingfinlit.org http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:57:59 -0500 Podcast@talkingfinlit.org (Dr. Kathleen P. King) Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:57:59 -0500 G Podcast@talkingfinlit.org (Dr. Kathleen P. King) FeedForAll v1.0 (2.0.0.3) http://talkingfinlit.org/FinLit-logo.jpg http://www.talkingfinlit.org www.Talking Fin Lit.org Logo 144 144 Kathy and Mark share insights and resources on the topic of using entrepreneurship as a focus for student financial literacy. The centerpiece of this episode is Part 1 of an interview with Dan Rabuzzi, national program director for NFTE (The National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship). This compelling interview provides valuable insight into the power of using this model with students as they take the CEO seat and realize the details and reality of finance. In our changing world careers are very different and many students will in fact be small business managers, consultants or CEOs. Therefore this knowledge and exposure needs to expanded beyond our business classes and CTE programs solely. NFTE (www.nfte.com) is a great model of a program that works. Added to this exciting interview, Mark and Kathy also provide an article to kick off the episode and new media resources which will help your students dialogue with others on the topic of financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Growing their global perspective, building their understanding of personal finance, enabling students to create content- all empowering principles for our classrooms. Join hosts Mark Gura and Dr. Kathleen P. King (Kathy) for another episode of this series which provides professional development and resources for educators, students and lifelong learners. Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. Visit the website for full show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:00:59 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalkingFinLit-episode6-DRI.mp3 We are pleased to bring the 2nd half of the the interview with Lloyd Bromberg (Director of Education Services, Federal Reserve Bank of New York) to our Talking Fin Lit listeners! Mark and Kathy discuss the interview high points and specifics regarding the resources which are mentioned.(1st Half of the Interview may be found at our homepage as Episode 2). Mr. Lloyd Bromberg discusses the program which his federal reserve Education program is offering to NYC students and replicating in Puerto Rico. Resources including a 3 part program which also has online curriculum available. The discussion also includes whether such a program should be mandated in all schools and discuss the pros and cons given the demands schools have on them already and yet the importance of inclusion in a mandated program.Join hosts Mark Gura and Dr. Kathleen P. King (Kathy) for another episode of this series which provides professional development and resources for educators, students and lifelong learners. Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. Visit the website for full show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:00:59 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalkingFinLit-episode5-LB.mp3 Reflections on Mark's interview with Phyllis Frankfort, founder and director of W!SE (http://www.wise-ny.org ) a pioneering and powerful organization for financial literacy education. Under her leadership W!se programs reach more than 20,000 students each year including the development of a financial literacy certification. Join us as we hear the inspiring story of how she conceived, developed, and launched this program which has made a great impact in financial literacy education in schools. Join hosts Mark Gura and Dr. Kathleen P. King (Kathy) for another episode of this series which provides professional development and resources for educators, students and lifelong learners. Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. Visit the website for full show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:00:59 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalkingFinLit-episode4.mp3 Online Resources for Classroom Use and Materials that will assist learners see Financial Realities. How often are you looking for resources to make your math classes, social studies, global studies, history or economics classes relevant and interesting? We have found the resources for you. Featuring online resources such as Jump$tart's Reality Check, Choice Nerd's Budget tools, CNN Money's calculators and also inflation calculators cost of living calculators, and credit card calculators to use as powerful ready-made tools for teaching and learning. Join hosts Mark Gura and Dr. Kathleen P. King (Kathy) for another episode of this series which provides professional development and resources for educators, students and lifelong learners. Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. Visit the website for full show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:00:59 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalkingFinLit-epsiode3.mp3 Join us for this exciting episode of top news items and US federal resources for financial literacy. It's Not Too Late - Flagging Economy Propels Financial Education discussion with Mark and Kathy combined with an educator's interview with the Federal Reserve. Interview with Lloyd Bromberg, Federal Reserve Bank of NY, Director of Education Services Federal Reserve Bank of NY Education. From The Atlantic to Citibank, ING, WAMU and more, vital discussion and important resources to address the needs of the ever changing world of personal finance. Co-hosted by Mark Gura and Dr. Kathleen P. King (Kathy) this new series provides professional development and resources for educators, students and lifelong learners. Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Visit the website for full show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Let us know your teaching and learning needs regarding Financial Literacy in Education.Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. Wed, 07 May 2008 20:00:59 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalkingFINLIT-episode2.mp3 This episode provides an introduction to the new world of Financial Literacy. Talking Financial Literacy is a global discussion dealing with educational needs emerging from the ever changing world of personal finance. Co-hosted by Mark Gura and Dr. Kathleen P. King (Kathy) this new series provides professional development and resources for educators, students and lifelong learners. Finding our way to and through the impressive amount of material on this subject, this 24 episode series will be both a report and an investigation. Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. Visit the website for full show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Let us know your teaching and learning needs regarding Financial Literacy in Education Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:57:59 -0500 http://media.libsyn.com/media/retc/TalkingFinLit-episode1.mp3