Podcasting in the Classroom

March 21, 2010 Aboyd20

I had never utilized the wonderful tool of podcasting before now, but now I realize how beneficial it could be in as well as out of the classroom. Many of my students may be auditory learners and incorporating a podcast into my lessons would help not only me but my students too. Once I glanced over the examples given in the day’s agenda, I started thinking of how to incorporate these into my class. Although many students have ipods now, they may not voluntarily choose to listen to lesson on semi-colons via a podcast. Yet, what if the students had the option to create their own podcast for a project? This would enable them to gain skills using technology, as well as present information they learned regarding their topic.

This site for teachers Podcasting: Tips for Teachers provides teachers with a broad overview of what exactly a podcast is (for those of you who don’t know …a podcast is a audio which you can create and then post for anyone to listen to on the web), how to use the technology, and it informs the students of their tasks for the project. Also, using podcasts within the classroom allow you to invite people into your classroom that normally wouldn’t make appearances. For example, J.K Rowling may be able to talk to your class via the Pottercast podcast – because we all know J.K Rowling probably does not have time to visit middle schools or high schools in the Kennesaw, GA area in her spare time.

Also, maybe the way you are teaching a concept just isn’t getting the message across to your students and you may be struggling with a new approach. The solution to this problem is simple! Grammar Girl is here to save the day with new approaches to grammar. I have referred back to her podcast regarding semi-colons for another education class and it has been an immense help! So go ahead… podcast it up and let your students play around with it as well!

This video shows just how easy it is to create a podcast:

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