Judy Scharf Podcast Collection
This is a very informational link from Judy Scharf. It explains exactly what a podcast is, and for someone who is new to pod-casting, it is very helpful! Ms. Scharf even provides a link to a video that shows how to create a podcast. She also has several tips for teachers who are going to be teaching their students how to podcast, and she has even created a detailed scheduled that teachers may choose to follow while teaching students about pod-casting. This is a perfect guideline for teachers to use if they are interested in teaching their students how to podcast.
Langwitches - Podcasting With 1st Grade
Another informational link about pod-casting is called Langwitches- podcasting with 1st grade. This link explains how helpful pod-casting can be for the students. Podcasting is a great way to spark the interest of your students! It helps them to become more hands-on, and they learn how to use important skills that they will need in their life like listening, speaking, and presenting. It also creates classroom community, and she tells how even the shy students become more confident.
The Beneļ¬ts of Podcasting in the Classroom
This next link is from Mr. Dale, and he explains the benefits of using podcasting in the classroom. One of the most important reasons why I think podcasting benefits the students is that it provides an opportunity for project based learning. This way of learning forces the students to have to really put themselves out there and learn on their own. Podcasting lets the students be more creative, and it also lets the students be able to share their work with others around the world.
I think you have summed up the basis for how I feel about this blog assignment! I also thought all of the links exposed how technology usage, such as podcasting, can spark interest inside the minds of the students. Another great point that you made is the fact that it deals heavily with project-based learning. It doesn't just allow the students to absorb what they are hearing, but to have a hands-on experience and learn as they go forward in the curriculum. You seem to have great writing skills. One thing I would do differently, however, is explain a little further in depth about what you read in the articles. Otherwise, everything else sounded excellent!
ReplyDelete"... a detailed scheduled..." schedule, not scheduled
ReplyDeleteHurrah for project based learning!
Thoughtful. Interesting.