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Podcasting....what an awesome idea!!!!
I read an article at education worlds website that easily helped me understand exactly what a podcast is. Now that I know, I am excited; I think having an online database of audio samples is a great tool in education. The article goes into depth about what a podcast is, how to make one, and the benefits in teaching. There are several programs like Podomatic that can simplify pod casting and make it almost dummy proof.
I think all teachers should take advantage of this inexpensive way of broadening their audio library. Not only can songs be obtained, but stories and other forms of audio that can really enhance a lesson plan and gain the attention of all the students in the classroom. I would think that audio and songs would make the students much more interested in the lesson and enhance the learning potential.
To take pod casting one step further, I would love to allow students to incorporate pod casts into their projects and storyboards, the creativity would definitely flow!
3 comments:
I agree with you about having audio and songs. I remember in elementary school that learning songs helped me remember a lot of material. It is cool to see how technology is growing in classrooms today. As a teacher I am willing to learn new strategies with technology that can help my students learn.
I like the idea you came up with for ways to further podcasting. I think incorporating it into projects would really get the students used to the new kind of technology. I think this is a great tool for teachers to use in the classroom. Good Job!
I love your excitement about this topic! Having an audio library to go hand in hand with a lecture would make it very interesting. Kids would definitely be more attentive and eager to learn. Great job with the summary and good article!
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