Podcasts
Okay, I just have to say it, I love Audacity! I used this program to create my booktalk podcast for my class, and it was so easy to use! I recorded four tracks of audio; my introduction, two booktalks, and a brief conclusion. I also used music to begin, end, and in between sections. It worked out great!
In my readings for this class, I was introduced to various educational reasons for podcasts, as well as directed to many actual podcasts. This is such a great technology to use with our students. I am a very visual learner, but many of our students are not. Podcasts allow them to learn auditorily, and at their own pace. They can download lectures, information, recreational podcasts, the list goes on, and listen to them on their iPods whenever they can. This is what 21st century education is about.
So, if we have the technology, and it is a great tool for students, why aren't we all doing this as educators? Personally I believe educators now have so much to do that many are just not interested in learning about new technology. They don't have the time or inclination, and are too busy banning iPods from the classroom. It's not on the test, so why bother. Okay, maybe I'm getting a little cynical. I must admit, I had no interest in creating a podcast before this course. I had heard of them, but no one explained what they were about, how to make one, and why I should. Now that I am more aware of how easy it is, I'm a believer. So, I guess it is up to those of us who now know the technology to preach it from the rooftops to our other educators. Put podcasts out there on our websites and make everyone, students, teachers, parents, administrators aware that they are there. And what learning objectives they are fulfilling! I'm sure many of our students are already podcasting, we need to find out from that as well. It's time to embrace technology in the classroom, and extend learning beyond the four walls. Students spend a lot of time online. Let's take advantage of that!
And about my podcast, I will try to upload it here for you to listen to. I'm on dial-up, so it may take forever. It's a booktalk about The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, and Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow by Susan Campbell Bartoletti. Both amazing books. It's just under 5 minutes.
P. S. Still trying to figure out how to upload it. If anyone knows how to upload something that isn't a picture, please let me know!
In my readings for this class, I was introduced to various educational reasons for podcasts, as well as directed to many actual podcasts. This is such a great technology to use with our students. I am a very visual learner, but many of our students are not. Podcasts allow them to learn auditorily, and at their own pace. They can download lectures, information, recreational podcasts, the list goes on, and listen to them on their iPods whenever they can. This is what 21st century education is about.
So, if we have the technology, and it is a great tool for students, why aren't we all doing this as educators? Personally I believe educators now have so much to do that many are just not interested in learning about new technology. They don't have the time or inclination, and are too busy banning iPods from the classroom. It's not on the test, so why bother. Okay, maybe I'm getting a little cynical. I must admit, I had no interest in creating a podcast before this course. I had heard of them, but no one explained what they were about, how to make one, and why I should. Now that I am more aware of how easy it is, I'm a believer. So, I guess it is up to those of us who now know the technology to preach it from the rooftops to our other educators. Put podcasts out there on our websites and make everyone, students, teachers, parents, administrators aware that they are there. And what learning objectives they are fulfilling! I'm sure many of our students are already podcasting, we need to find out from that as well. It's time to embrace technology in the classroom, and extend learning beyond the four walls. Students spend a lot of time online. Let's take advantage of that!
And about my podcast, I will try to upload it here for you to listen to. I'm on dial-up, so it may take forever. It's a booktalk about The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, and Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow by Susan Campbell Bartoletti. Both amazing books. It's just under 5 minutes.
P. S. Still trying to figure out how to upload it. If anyone knows how to upload something that isn't a picture, please let me know!
posted by Jodie Delgado @ 9:50 PM
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