Podcasting is a combination of an ipod and broadcasting put together. There are three different types of podcasts, and you can watch audio, look at photos or listen to recordings. It is very similar to a radio or television show, with the exception that you can pause, rewind, fast forward and play the podcast during any moment in the day. It reminds me of a tivo, with the exception that you can not record. It is similar to a tivo, with the exception that it has a combination of a video camera, recorder and camera.
Three examples for the use of a podcast in the classroom include: flash card use, downloading material for lessons, or class projects. Flash cards are a way for students to visually see the material, and also hear what the answer is. Podcast’s can download material that helps students better understand the material. An example would be if you’re describing how to properly do a fitness program, you could download a video of the fitness methods, and show the students. The last is for class projects, where students could get into more depth by using interviews, or video examples.
A teacher might use a podcast in the classroom to increase the enthusiasm and work ethic of the students. McGuire mentioned that it was proven students work much harder when they know there work is going to be broadcasted. Teachers could also podcast the student’s presentations, so that the students are able to place it in their portfolio. It’s an easy way for student to file their documents, which might help serve them later in school or life. Teachers could also download lesson plans to use for different topics.
The podcast might not always be a good idea for the classroom. It is important that the teacher and students understand all the copyright laws before they attempt to download, record of copy anything that might potentially jeopardize themselves and the school. Students might put something out on the internet with out citing it, or something that they do not have permission to use.
To be completely honest, I still have many questions about podcast. I feel that I missed out on a lot during McGuire’s speech when she was giving examples. All I heard was mumbling, and then the crowd laugh. What I have learned, I have thought of a few ideas that I could use podcast for in my class. The first would be as a project for the students, they could create a workout video that could be posted on the web along with an outline of the workout. I thought it would also be good for downloading guest speakers, and listening to them in class. I am sure once I understand podcast more, I then will have more ideas that I could use it for.
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nice reflections. it is hard to catch everything in an audio podcast when the presenter was gearing the presentation to an audience that could see what she was doing. and I was frustrated, too, by not hearing all the examples. but you are right, as you learn more about podcasting, you will think of new and exciting ways to use them and your students will, too. the field of health and nutrition has long been a pioneer of using technology in the classroom so I think you're going to be pleasantly surprised at all the possibilities without having to reinvent the wheel.
dr.theresa
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