Podcasting can be a great way to involve technology in the classroom.One way to use podcasting would be to give a quick summary on the class website about daily/weekly lessons. Another use for podcasting could be using it to post lectures for students to go back to and review. Students can express their knowledge or understanding of a concept by creating a short podcast to share with the class. This teaches the students to express ideas in a condensed, concise manner, as well as teaching them to speak clearly and fluidly.
Another great thing about podcasting is the ability to download them to different devices (such as an ipod or smart phone) and take it with you. As a teacher, downloading and listening to the student podcasts on the drive home can allow more time to grade all of those wonderful papers at home!
A downside to podcasts is that creating a podcast is not always free, and with the free places, there is usually a limit on time. Another downside is that there are no images for the students to see for examples; students have to just sit and listen.
Overall, podcasts can be used to help reinforce ideas in the classroom and students can learn new ways to use technology.
Below is a podcast I created. It summarizes Diane Ravitch On Arts Education, episode 6 the final part to her interview. Please make sure the sound is turned to an appropriate level and click below to here the podcast.
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