Talking Financial Literacy Podcast, Www.talkingfinlit.org

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Synopsis

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 is both a report and an investigation. Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Dr. Kathleen King, and Mark Gura and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008-2011. Visit the website for complete show notes and resources: www.talkingfinlit.org. You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org

Episodes

  • Talking Fin Lit Ep 30 Junior Achievement Does Finanical Literacy, Email: podcast@talkingfinlit.org

    04/09/2010

    Join us for an exciting episode as we speak with Marina Leight about her recent experiences as a volunteer educator. Marina Leight, is a VP with a major US media company. This past year she volunteered to teach a Junior Achievement course for her daughter, Alex's 4th grade class. Marina has been a public school elementary grade teacher. This experience with the 4th grade class spans problem solving, resource management, teamwork, and creative development, all while giving elementary-aged students a chance to see how finance really works! Listen closely so you don't miss the Surprise Guest! Visit the website for complete show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008-2010

  • Talking Fin Lit Ep 29 Interview with Literacy Partners, Email: podcast@talkingfinlit.org

    30/08/2010

    Join us as we interview a unique educational team about the need for financial literacy in our communities and families. Susan McLean, Executive Director of Literacy Partners, along with Lucy, a financial literacy consultant, join us for this interview. We learn their perspective and idea for the modern need for financial literacy. What makes this episode different? For 35 years, Literacy Partners has provided high quality, free, community-based adult and family literacy programs to New York City residents. Visit the website for complete show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Kathleen King and Mark Gura and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008-2010

  • Talking Fin Lit Ep 28 April is Financial Literacy Month, Part 2, Email: podcast@talkingfinlit.org

    10/04/2010

    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 episiode 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 You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's Graduate School of Education and copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008-2010

  • Talking Fin Lit Ep 27 April is Financial Literacy Month, Email: podcast@talkingfinlit.org

    03/04/2010

    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. Visit the website for complete show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org 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, 2008-2010

  • Talking Fin Lit Ep 26:Fin Lit Series II Commences, Email: podcast@talkingfinlit.org

    04/01/2010

    Kathy and Mark welcome listeners back to Series II of Talking Fin Lit. They share many new developments inlcuding new feautres, a model for financial literacy integration and ways for listeners to potentially be part of the show. This is your personal invitaiton to be part of the Fn Lit Community- Let's support educators. Visit the website for complete show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org 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, 2008-2009

  • Talking Fin Lit Ep 25: Finale of First Round of the Series: Highlights, Questions and Resources, Email: podcast@talkingfinlit.org

    23/04/2009

    A quick-paced Discussion of Highlights, Resources and New Questions. 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 the big surprises and favorite episodes? Where is the greatest need? And what remians to be done? Recap of great resources and more surprises for our listeners- new and returning join us for this comprehensive episode. Visit the website for complete show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org 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 Compani

  • Talking Fin Lit Ep 24: Guest Expert Educator Puts Financial Literacy Ed in Perspective: Ms. Josephine Urso Email: podcast@talkingfinlit.org

    07/04/2009

    Join us for a vibrant interview with an experienced New York City teacher and administrator. Josephine Urso provides grounding and insightful examples of how financial literacy is incorporated into school curriculum, rather than isolated projects or after school programs. Deep insights offered as Kathy and Mark debrief on the interview and how teachers and schools can use this information to refine current and develop new financial literacy programs and connections. Resources discussed include, Practical Money Guides for Life, irs.gov tutorial and starting to synthesize 22 Talking Fin Lit episodes. Visit the website for complete show notes and resources www.talkingfinlit.org You may email the podcast hosts with comments and suggestions at podcast@talkingfinlit.org 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, 2008-2009

  • Talking Fin Lit Ep. 23: Fin Lit A Patchwork Quilt of Opportunity Interview with Beth Pellar, Email: podcast@talkingfinlit.org

    13/03/2009

    Featuring an interview with an educator who has deep experience in our field, this episodes reveals many informed insights about the challenge of Financial Literacy Education. This episode is sparked and guided by an interview with Ms. Beth Peller, Former Local Instructional Superintendent, New York City Department of Education. Beth Peller retired circa 2007 from a very successful career with the New York City Department of Education. Over several decades she served the Department in a variety of capacities. After starting as a classroom teacher, she was tapped to become a citywide Staff Developer for the Central Office. She moved on to become Head of Literacy for Community School District Number 15 in Brooklyn for a while and then served as a Language Arts Specialist in the Office of Performance Standards, a part of the central organization's Division of Instructional Support. Finally, she served as a Local Instructional Superintendent until retiring. Resources included in the discussion and episode: Stock

  • Talking Fin Lit Ep. 22: Inside Look at Mortgages: Interview with Elizabeth Zelasko, Countrywide Bank, Email: podcast@talkingfinlit.org

    30/01/2009

    The American dream is to own a home, yet mortgages are confusing. Personal financial literacy means understanding the basics of this transaction, and how to ask questions as an aspiring home owner. Listen in to this episode as Kathy and Mark highlight a special interview with mortgage loan officer Elizabeth Zelasko of Countrywide Bank to get the complete inside story on this essential topic. The team provides terrific ideas on how to incorporate this situated learning experience into the curriculum to help students be invested in learning that can be used across their lifetime. This episode also provides many valuable resources related to teaching and calculating mortgages, credit worthiness, payments, and tutorials to use as a basis for activities or further curriculum deisgn. From points to FICA, ARMS to "junk fees" you cannot AFFORD to miss episode 22.Always relevant, needed and 21st century literacy focused, from the only podcast series with professional development and resources for educators, students a

  • Talking Fin Lit Ep. 21: Banks Rule, Email: podcast@talkingfinlit.org

    17/01/2009

    Join Kathy and Mark as the explore the need for teaching and learning which include banking content. While topics related to banking funcitons are rich for math, economics, critical thinking, social studies and literacy, they are not being used in in most curriculum. In this episode, the Talking Fin Lit hosts discuss the great need, the gaps in understanding and some of the few valuable tools and resources available at this time. Join us as we explore how to fill this gap in personal financial literacy learning across grades and settings. Examples include p-12 through GED and higher education, a not-to-be-missed episode! Entirely relevant, needed and 21st century literacy focused, from the only podcast series with professional development and resources for educators, students and lifelong learners. 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 Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong L

  • Talking Fin Lit Ep. 20: The Tax Person Cometh, Email: podcast@talkingfinlit.org

    11/01/2009

    Mark and Kathy discover an undeveloped territory of urgent need in financial literacy- taxes. Of course we all know we have to come with taxes, but there are few resources available to integrate this real life need into financial literacy settings cross curriculum. Currently, the field is wide open for innovation and new developments here! From planning for college, to tax savings via charitable giving, and medical flex accounts, it is amazing how much people of all ages might be missing opportunities for valuable and vital learning and savings. Join hosts Mark Gura and Dr. Kathleen P. King (Kathy) as they explore the few resources which ARE available and spin the connections that need to be created. 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 com

  • Talking Fin Lit Ep. 19: A Nation at Financial Risk, Email: podcast@talkingfinlit.org

    07/01/2009

    A cutting edge episode from Kathy and Mark about how the patterns of Nation at Risk report of 25 years ago relate to our need for financial literacy in our curriculum today. How do we measure up? What is the score? Great resources to help with new perspectives and possibilities. The Talking Financial Literacy Podcast. 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 Financial Literacy is Mission Critical Lifelong Learning. Talking Fin Lit is produced by Fordham University's MS in Adult Education and HRD program a

  • Talking Fin Lit Ep. 18 HotChalk: Meta-Resource for Financial Literacy, Email: podcast@talkingfinlit.org

    31/12/2008

    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. Always filled with resources and lively discussion, The Talking Financial Literacy Podcast. 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 M

  • Talking Fin Lit Ep. 17 Critical Consumers, New Ways to Reach Teens, Email: podcast@talkingfinlit.org

    20/12/2008

    The Mouse rules! This episode reveals the hidden financial POWER that young people and all Internet users have today in an exciting discussion between Dr. Kathy King and Mark Gura. They explore how students, young adults and all Internet users have tremendous power charting and shaping the decisions of big business, research and development decisions, and marketing efforts across the globe. Better understanding the students we work with in k-12 and also adult learners, helps us to better address and meet their financial literacy needs. In addition, we can demonstrate to them how much financial POWER they have in each mouse click, and that their age group- whatever it is: has great power and importance to the business world. What a fantastic basis for realizing their roles and need to be critical consumers and demand what they want. Drawing upon several outstanding recent articles about digital technology and teenager habits and brain development, Kathy and Mark further synthesize the major books which have co

  • Talking Fin Lit Ep. 16 Indy Kids: Learning from Global News, Email: podcast@talkingfinlit.org

    16/12/2008

    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 equals literacy, social studies, politics, economics, ethics, values, social responsiblity, and oh yes financial literacy! Always filled with resources and lively discussion, The Talking Financial Literacy Podcast. Join hosts Mark Gura and Dr. Kathleen P. King (Kathy) for another episode of this series which provides professional development an

  • Talking Fin Lit Ep. 15 Get Your Finances Ready for Retirement, Email: podcast@talkingfinlit.org

    12/12/2008

    In this episode, Mark and Kathy provide a bevy of resources to expand your personal financial literacy and begin to break through the fear of retirement planning. Resources include reports about the needs for diversified retirement funds, planning for retirement, and how to calculate what is needed to live well in retirement. Most financial planners will tell you that Social Security will not be sufficient for your retirement needs. How is your nest egg? How will you fund your glory days? And for teachers, this topic becomes another prime opportunity to open new patterns of communication, place math, government, health and policy issues in real-life contexts, and provide a platform for family dialogue and skill building. Join us for the discussion about the concerns for retirement, the need and the possibilities for learning. Free online resources never made it so easy to break-through financial barriers. Resources include retirement handbooks, calculators and discussions about alternate retirement income sou

  • Talking Fin Lit Ep. 14 Caring for Your Parents, Email: podcast@talkingfinlit.org

    08/12/2008

    In this episode, Mark and Kathy discuss the educational opportunities related to the stage of life in which we help take care of our parents, grandparents and other older adults. Our approach on this topic is to help educators and students develop a new understanding of personal literacy to reach different areas of their lives. As always, please remember this series focuses on educational and learning resources, it does not provide financial advice! Please be sure to speak with a certified financial palnner and lawyer to address this important issues This topic provides rich opportunities for family literacy, intergenerational dialogue, problem solving, research, embedded literacy projects and critical thinking. While some teachers may have already experienced the need to do this and begun to negotiate the complex world of finance for elders, others may be less aware of the retirement needs, financial picture, living needs, rights and dangers, which surround elder care. This topic is a powerful to become conv

  • Talking Fin Lit Ep. 13 Managing Your Money: Ms. Joan Sabella, Email: podcast@talkingfinlit.org

    06/10/2008

    Financial insider Ms. Joan Sabella sits down with Mark Gura to discuss how people can wisely and astutely manage their money, and make financial decisions. In this essential episode about personal finance literacy, topics range from credit card choices and use, and benefits of budgets, to mutual funds and risk tolerance surveys. Ms Sabella is the Managing Director of the MainStay Balanced Fund since 1989 and been with NY Life and Management LLC since 2000. Resources in this episode include resources for empowering women in finance, risk tolerance calculators and credit card comparison sites. We predict you may want to share this with the people you care about- a warm, friendly conversation enlightening us about critical financial issues. Always filled with resources and lively discussion, The Talking Financial Literacy Podcast. 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 lear

  • Talking Fin Lit Ep. 12 Financial Literacy Meets Character Education, Email: podcast@talkingfinlit.org

    04/10/2008

    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, TheTalking Financial Literacy Podcast. 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 Comp

  • Talking Fin Lit Episode 11: SimBusiness- Free Biz Sims for Learning Email: podcast@talkingfinlit.org

    26/09/2008

    The emergence of simulations has taken the game industry by storm, but having fun while learning to be a CEO and become adept at financial literacy? This isn't our traditional school days! Instead, media companies have developed accurate, compelling simulation games which put learners (of all ages) into the director's chair as they guide their company to success. Will they make the right decisions? OR will they be swayed by false information, incorrect projections or allegiances? Kathy and Mark provide another riveting episode of Talking Financial Literacy in which they tour several of the best online games related to financial literacy learning. Listen in for abundant resources, perspectives on critical thinking and constructivism all to continue our quest for developing better understanding and practice in personal finance. 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 learne

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