A podcast is a cross between a "broadcast" and "iPod". Listening to a podcast is like listening to a talk show. Podcasts can be downloaded and viewed on iPods, mp3 player, smartphones, and computers. A podcast can be beneficial in classrooms because they enable students to engage in learning. Instead of just reading a book, they can hear the story brought to life from the teacher's voice or maybe even their own. Langwitch has a blog that describes how podcasting was used in the classroom. Students recorded themselves reading a story called "Dinosaurs Before Dark". The students were so engaged in creating their podcast. They even began experimenting with their voices and asked if they could redo their recording if it didn't sound just right. After creating their podcast, students were able to listen and follow along in their books. I think podcasts are a very creative way to influence learning.
Flat Stanley
My favorite project was the Flat Stanley podcast. Students were flattened by their smartboard and sent all across the globe. The students chose locations that they would write short scripts about. After listening to their podcast, it is apparent that the students had fun with this assignment. I really enjoyed listening to the student's stories and adventures! There was really no limit where these kids could go. England, Israel, Japan, and even space! One student even visited my home state Alabama. I think this podcast did a really great job in engaging students to learn. Students were able to learn about different places and experiment in making a pocast.
This was the assignment: "Read and/or listen to at least three of the following and summarize your reactions as well as what you have learned that you can use in your own podcast."
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Hey Raven, my name is Victoria E. Williams! I am also taking EDM 310 this semester. First off I want to tell you that your blog looks AMAZING! I love the background/layout that you have chosen. In this blog I thought you explained what exactly podcasting was and how it can be used effectively. It was very interesting to see how you explained the different media that podcast can be used and presented on. I really enjoyed reading about how your perspective on how the other kids used podcast in the classroom. Remember next time to completely summarize all the information that is assigned.
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