The Benefits of Podcasting In The Classroom
This video goes beyond some of the more obvious benefits of podcasts. We all know that podcasts expose our students to valuable technology. They allow for students to work on projects as well as allowing teachers to record lectures. I definitely believe in the benefits of student collaboration and the development of higher-level thinking and creativity.
This video also suggested some situations and benefits that I think are innovative and creative and go beyond the obvious ones. It showed a situation in which students were role playing. I think this is a very effective technique because it allows for a more meaningful learning experience while requiring children to work with the technology around them. It’s a creative way for allowing students to think outside of the box. Also, one student told about how she and her family will listen to podcasts in the car when they are on trips. I think this would be a very effective way to get parents more involved in their child’s learning and education.
100 Ways to Use Your iPod to Learn and Study Better
This website has a huge amount of information on podcasts. In the Podcasts and More section, it gives links to various podcasts for all ages. For example, you can get a Sesame Street podcast for young children or flashcards for the medical profession. You can find podcasts for the King James Bible or podcasts to help you learn a different language. The point being that podcasts are available for almost anything you can think of and we can make podcasts for anything that we think will be valuable to others.
In the Tutorial section, I found the article Learning Podcasting by Carolyn Wood to be especially helpful. She begins by explaining what a podcast is and the basics you will need to get started, such as a microphone and software like Audacity. She then goes into step by step instructions and has many helpful tips that we help me create a better podcast. I definitely put this website in my favorites to go back and look at later.
The Judy Scharf Podcast Collection
This is another website that I think will prove to be very valuable both in this class and in the future. It has a long list of possible topics for student project-based podcasts, examples of well done podcasts as well as detailed information for creating your podcasts. Mrs. Scharf suggests getting very familiar with Audacity before beginning to make your podcast. She includes a link to a YouTube video that I found helpful. In addition to this video, Mrs. Scharf’s website includes a document for creating podcasts, using podbean, and submitting a podcast to itunes
Lauren,
ReplyDeleteI also believe students should take part in group learning, and I love that you "believe in the benefits of student collaboration and the development of higher-level thinking and creativity." This three things are extremely important for students, and I think this is the only way for students to take part in real learning. We certainly do not want our students to only memorize the information; therefore, I strongly agree with the use of podcasts. Students are given the opportunity to research, work together, and create a project that displays their knowledge about the subject matter. They are not only learning from one another, but they are teaching anyone who listens in.