I had never thought of podcasting in a classroom before, but this video has shown me so many benefits for the student and the teacher. Podcasting is a very effective way of interacting with students outside of the classroom. It is especially good for those modern day better known as "millenial" students. It is a form of learning that these students are familiar with therefore it makes the material relevant to them. Students can access the higher order thinking skills in Bloom's taxonomy and it promotes creativity and innovation. It is especially good for absent students like Emily from the video. Podcasting is a great tool! I will definitely try this in my classroom for absent students.
The Practical Principals
This podcast was in the form of a radio talk show. It was a great way for listeners to hear what principals were planning to do in their schools. This keeps the teachers and principals connected. It was also a great way to understand what is going on in schools as far as improvement plans go. This podcast was a way to get inside of the principal's head and understand why these improvement plans are implemented. The radio version of the Podcast further shows how great technology is and all of the wonderful uses it has in education.
Podcast Collection
Judy Scharf gave great insight on Podcasting. I learned that Podcast was really a mixture between ipod and broadcast. A podcast is a "radio-style" talk show. She explained how easy it was and gave the steps for a teacher to succeed. The main thing is to make sure you take the time to learn the equipment that you are using. Judy listed a rubric for grading, a schedule for podcasting and tips and a website to use.
I have been given so much insight on podcasting and will definitely add it among the other technologies that I have read about. This class has definitely shown me what an important role the new technologies are playing in education. I had never looked at technology and education in any of these ways before.
Hi Angyl. It sounds like you have been inspired to implement technology in your classroom someday. Your summary of the blogs and videos reflect your insight into new ways of teaching students. I agree that podcasts will benefit students who are absent, but there are also many other benefits. I believe assignments with podcasts will excite students opening various doors of imagination, comprehension, and strengthen skills they are being taught.
ReplyDeleteI especially enjoyed reading your review of the "Practical Principals". This type of information is extremely important to students like you and me. As we continue to take our education courses and draw closer to graduation, it is helpful to keep in mind what principals want, expect, and will be looking for in employees. Mastering these technology skills and communicating that we will be using them in our classroom may make a difference in obtaining a job in a competitive job market environment. Thanks for raising this point. Good job!
Hey Angyl,
ReplyDeleteThis is a good post, but it is also very short. Make sure you are covering the topics thoroughly. You also don't have any links to the content. Make sure you give a link back to the website where you get your information.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Stephen Akins