Podcasting in the Classroom
What is Podcasting?
-Podcasting is a term used to describe a compilation of technologies for automatically distributing audio and video programs over the internet.
-Using Podcasting in the "real world" enables independent producers to create self-published, syndicated radio shows, and gives broadcast radio or television programs a new distribution method.
-Podcasting in the Classroom is the use of language to produce child centered content. Teachers and students can use podcasting to hold interviews, talk about research, interpret news stories, read aloud, or respond to literature.
The possibilities are as limited as the student and teachers imaginations!
What are the benefits of using podcasting in the Classroom?
-Podcasting is thrilling because anyone can get involved, express themselves, exchange ideas, or pitch their products. Whatever interests students have, there is a place for them in podcasting.
-Podcasting puts the power to communicate into the hands of the individuals.
-Thousands of people are already involved, each as unique as their podcast.
-The price of using podcasting is some basic equipment and a desire to communicate - that's all!
-Students can learn skills that will be valuable in the working environment, such as communication, time management, and problem-solving
-By using podcasting in the classroom, it teaches students how to research, how to communicate in print, and also how to speak effectively and hold peoples attention with sound.
-By learning these valuable tools at an early age it can only increase their chances of success in the future, as the world becomes more technologically advanced!
How to create a podcast:
-First, you will want to record sound using a digital audio recorder or an MP3 player with a recording function. Some options for these devices would be an iPod or a microphone. You can also completely eliminate this step by recording directly onto your computer's hard drive via the machine's imbedded microphone.
-Secondly, you will transfer the sound from your recording device to your computer.
-Next you will need to edit the sound and add music, voice-overs, or other audio elements. You can do this by using production software such as open-source software like Audacity.
-Then you will want to compress the finished product into an MP3 format.
-And lastly, you will post the audio on a Web server.
Podcasts are relatively easy to create, so it enables students and teachers to use this new technology!
How to use Podcasts in a Classroom setting:
-The first idea for using podcasting involves the idea of "Radio Stations".
-"Radio Stations" is just that. Radio stations are used within the class that students work at to research and create the elements of your "Radio"/Podcast broadcast.
-The teacher could separate the class into several groups and then work with each group as needed.(FYI: It is suggested that the teacher uses thorough modeling and explanation of what is expected for each "Radio Station").
-Depending on grouping selections, or if the teacher lets the kids choose based on their own interests, make sure that students rotate to different stations after each podcast is produced.
Equipment Needed for Podcasting
-A computer with an internet connection and a big enough hard drive to hold your podcasts.
-A separate microphone. FYI: Many laptops come with already built-in microphones, but the sound quality is very low. So it would be wise to buy a separate microphone so you can obtain a high-quality sound.
Link to the article we used:
http://chatt.hdsb.ca/~magps/boylit/Podcasting%20in%20Education
17 comments:
This is nice. I like how you seperated it into bullets. It breaks it up and makes it an easier read.
It was written well so it was easy to read. Podcasts in the classroom was explained as the use of language to produce child centered content. A good point was that by using podcasts in the classroom, it teaches students how to research, communicate, speak effectively, and hold peoples attention with sound. The concept of "radio stations" in the classroom was new to me, its a cool idea. It shows how much can be done with podcasts.
Your post was well written and had good information in it. I liked it.
The only thing I would advise would be to use either different colors (in text) or different sizes of text, or even adding some pictures. This is simply to catch the reader's eye and hold their attention. :)
Good job, though!
Yall did a good job. I like the how to parts with a step by step explanation.
I liked that you put all the required materials for podcasts. This was a really informative blog. Good Job!!
Hey guys. Good job this week. I think a lot of us had the same basic idea to separate podcasting into a what/why/how blog. This is an excellent way to present it because it is very informative. I really liked how you said that podcasting limitation lies within imagination. Good job.
Hey Group Two!
I really liked how you split up your information into easy to read sections, including what a podcast is, how to create one, and how to incorporate them into your classrooms. One thing i would have liked to see was some color or pictures to draw the attention of the reader.
Good Job!
This post was very easy to read and very informative. I understood everything that you were trying to say very easily and I didn't have to think twice about what you were trying to get to.
I really liked your summary. I liked how you listed what the podcast was and everything dealing with it. Also, how you broke everything up into bullets. Good job!
I loved this article. It was laid out great. I really liked all the bullets and sections. You explained how to create a podcast nicely and I liked how you listed the equipment needed and how to incorporate them in the classroom. Well done!
First, I enjoyed that you wrote the whole piece in note format and not, as some people call it, a "wall of text". It was very easy on the eyes and it was nice to take a bit of information at a time and not all at once. The most important thing I think you mentioned was that "Whatever interests students have, there is a place for them in podcasting." This is very important! No matter who you are, what you are interested in, trust me, there is a podcast with people just like you talking about whatever it is you like. Computers, boats, scuba-diving, video games, writing, you name it. I also thought it was creative to say that podcasts are "thrilling". What a great word to describe them! Good post, lots of good information.
I thought your blog's information was very accurate and set up in an easy to follow fashion. However, I would have liked to see some media or images to add some interest. It was very bland in that sense.
I like the way you broke your article up into sections like how to create a podcast, ways to use it in the classroom! It was great to read and easy to understand. Very informative.
I liked how the article talked about how to make a podcast and the materials podcasts require. I also loved the idea of radio stations in the classroom! That is a good way for students to work together and learn new concepts. I think the main idea of podcasts is communication. I think communication is very important for students to learn so they can throughly express ideas and concepts to one another.
i think this blog was very educational. i explanation on how to creat a podcast was very helpful. i liked how you listed some benefits of using podcasting in the classroom they were useful as well.
I liked that you guys listed how exactly to use a podcast in the classroom. By letting students create podcasts it gives them the chance to create sound by adding music and voice overs. I think that is a good way to get students actively involved.
Great job. You really covered all the bases of podcasting and it was written very well.
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