What is a Podcast? According to About.com a Podcast is an audio or video program formatted to be played on the iPod and made available for free or for purchase over the Internet. Podcasts are shows, similar to radio or TV shows that are produced by professionals or amateurs and posted to the Internet for download and listening or viewing. Many Podcasts are made available for free, though some must be purchased. Podcasts are a fantastic way to gain new information from the Internet quickly and efficiently. With a huge variety of topics available, Podcasts offer something for everybody. Here are 2 awesome Podcasts I found:
Keeping Them EngagedThis podcast explores unconventional ways to keep students engaged, including games and 3-D technology. Obviously this is a valuable podcast as students constantly need different ways and activities to keep them engaged while learning.
SMARTBoard Lessons PodcastCategories covered under this podcast include art, health, math, media, reading, science, social studies, and writing. It includes practical tips, collaborative discussions, and lesson planning advice. Each episode features a lesson, and all podcasts focus on the use of the SMARTBoard, a great tool to use in the classroom.
I
found this website (Top40PodcastForTeachers)
with a list of different podcasts for teachers. That’s where I got the above
Podcast ideas from, but there are many more interesting and useful Podcast on
this site... check it out!!!
Why would you as an educator have your students create a Podcast?
Well creating a Podcast allows students to share learning experiences. It
provides them with a world-wide audience that makes learning meaningful and
assessment authentic.
Here
are some resources how to create your own Podcast:
Tech How To: Podcasts
How to Create your own podcast
How to create your own podcast
Podcasts in the classroom
Until
my next post… JD
Good podcasts & resource links - thanks!
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