Today we learned how to make and link podcasts. Our podcast was a public service announcement about bullying.
For a teacher today I can see this being a valuable tool. I have never made a podcast before and assumed they were only videos. Knowing you can quickly make a podcast using cell phone technology is really incredible. Teachers could collaborate using podcasts - even when they are out of town. Technology is truly amazing. I haven't quite figured out how I can use this with my other classes, other than in using a presentation of some sort.
This technology could be very useful in a classroom for many different curriculum areas. I can see students loving this. Even young students could have fun creating podcasts. Creating a podcast could be useful in doing a presentation, or giving steps for a project or activity. Students who miss school due to sickness or vacation could still get the homework and instructions. Important lectures or teaching also could be saved through podcasting. Students could do brief interviews with family, teachers, important people, or each other and use podcast technology to share their findings.
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