Creating my first podcast was easier than I expected! The toughest thing was thinking of a topic. I chose the states of matter because its what the kids at my student teaching placement are working on right now. I saw a neat journal article using the definitions explained in my podcast and thought that it would be a good way to explain the states of matter to kids. Maybe the kids in my class will be able to listen to it for a review or a reminder about this important concept! Once I had the topic chosen, I found the actual creation of the podcast to be very simple.
Podcasting may have some important educational value for teaching and learning. I can think of a few potential benefits to using podcasting as a teacher. Creating podcasts of lessons or reviews (or other educational materials) for students may help kids who are confused or who missed a lesson. It may help parents understand the material kids are covering. Teachers may also be able to allow students to listen to educational podcasts recorded by other teachers or experts to help them get different perspectives on issues.
In general, podcasting seems like a great way to learn more about any topic one is in interested in. On the websites that categorize educational podcasts, there is a great assortment of podcast subjects. I had never really explored podcasts before and didn't realize what a variety of information is available. Any students and any lifelong-learners could really benefit from the world of podcasting.
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You podcast was very interesting. I think its a great way to explain science and students could listen as they see and do. It agree with life long learners for students need to have the urge to keep learning.
ReplyDeleteWe have the same views for students missing lessons. It would also be a great tool for students that are ill. That way in the hospital they don't fall so far behind.
Great Job.
Elizabeth
Sarah, you did a great job with your podcast. It's a perfect example of how podcasts can be used in the classroom setting and how effective they can be in a classroom setting. I agree with every point you've made about how useful podcasts can be. Terrific job, and I hope you can incorporate this and more in your lesson planning.
ReplyDeleteJonee
Sarah,
ReplyDeleteI agree with class members that you did a great job on your first podcast! I think this would be a good way for you to post a lesson if students are absent and you might want to consider letting students verbalize their learning of a topic. This would let you assess their learning without having tests and for some children, performance might be better.
Excellent job!