Within the article, Listening to Themselves:
Podcasting Takes Lessons Beyond the Classroom, Maya Payne Smart defines
podcasts as “simply audio recordings stored as MP3 files or another file format. The creator syndicates the recording via the
Internet, and the listener plays it using a digital music player on a computer
or a mobile device such as an iPod.”
Podcasts and Vodcasts are increasingly used in the
educational world. Typical classes
require listening to a professor lecture then having limited time for
activities to reinforce or practice the new skill. Podcasts and Vodcasts are extensions of the
classroom. Students can view material prior
to class and then have ample time to participate in activities that reinforce
what was taught in the podcast or vodcast.
By viewing material in advance, students have time to digest and revisit
material at their leisure. This also allows
students an opportunity to gather questions they may have and bring to the
teacher before implementing the new skill.
Podcasts and Vodcasts can be alternately used by
teachers and students. Teachers could
require students to post material they have learned to ensure
understanding. For example, students
could demonstrate how to complete a math problem or a science experiment. This could be completed as a group,
encouraging cooperation and collaboration among classmates. These videos can also be referred back to, if
necessary. Shamburg states, in
Student-Powered Podcasting, “Through creating podcasts, students learn to
connect with the world around them both by developing relevant content and by
learning to responsibly use content created by others.”
Within the article, Listening to Themselves:
Podcasting Takes Lessons Beyond the Classroom, Smart states, “Web distribution
of their work motivates students to put their best foot forward.” Multi media presentations have a deep impact
on those who create it and those who watch it.
Watching and listening to the action happen, makes the learning come to
life. This type of format is beneficial
for a wide audience. Those with special
needs may find watching and replaying the demonstrations extremely helpful.
Web distribution of student work has pros and
cons. Students must be taught internet
safety and ethical responsibility.
Students may have the best intentions but posting information online has
inherent risks. It is vital that content
posted online be supervised by parents and teachers.
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