This week, I had the opportunity to explore the concept of podcasting. I looked at several websites to learn more about podcasts and how they are being utilized in education. I recommend you visiting the following websites....
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Podcasting is the ability to create and listen to audio or video content either live or downloading it for later use. After listening to some podcasts myself, I understand why podcasting is something that is trending in education and why it's so popular among students.
As I experimented with Soundcloud, Audioboom, and Podomatic, I was happy to see you could make free accounts after signing up. They were all pretty easy to use and navigate. Most of the work involved uploading the recorded file, add a picture if you wanted, and add your title and description. If you don't have your prerecorded audio, no problem, you record as you go. The only drawback about the free accounts, is the allotted time was restricted. You always have the option to upgrade when needed.
Podcasts are great, fun ways for students to get involved with technology and share with others what they know about their topic. Podcasts can be used by students for book talks to give brief overviews of books. Students can recommend their favorite books. They can also be used as diaries. Students can provide reactions and perspectives to historical events and people. Another idea would be for students to create science logs. Students can gather their data during their investigation and use it later for reflection and review by the teacher or peers. The possibilities are numerous on how podcasts can help students become better learners.
As for librarians and teachers, I could see us using podcasts to provide lessons and students having access to these podcasts outside of the classroom whenever they needed for re-teach or review. In addition, I could see having literature circles where I can provide a list of several books and let students sign up for a discussion group. The groups may read different books by the same author and then compare the recordings to find similarities or patterns. We could also utilize them to inform our parents and community of upcoming school events, promoting library services, or just providing daily motivational quotes. I really enjoyed learning and creating a podcast.
Here is mine.....hope you enjoy it.
http://soundcloud.com/menchaca-tv/ debra-menchaca-5391-podcast-on
As for librarians and teachers, I could see us using podcasts to provide lessons and students having access to these podcasts outside of the classroom whenever they needed for re-teach or review. In addition, I could see having literature circles where I can provide a list of several books and let students sign up for a discussion group. The groups may read different books by the same author and then compare the recordings to find similarities or patterns. We could also utilize them to inform our parents and community of upcoming school events, promoting library services, or just providing daily motivational quotes. I really enjoyed learning and creating a podcast.
Here is mine.....hope you enjoy it.
http://soundcloud.com/menchaca-tv/ debra-menchaca-5391-podcast-on
Your many ideas for podcasting were great! I especially liked the one for creating science logs. It hadn't even crossed my mind. It is a great idea to have students document their data in a podcast and have it available for future use. Podcasting can be used for a multitude of subjects and assignments. We just have to be open minded when it comes to incorporating new technology in our classrooms. Thanks for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your ideas for the classroom and library. Your reader's advisory podcast was great!
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