Podcasts
Podcasts can be either a visual or audio recording that is posted onto the internet from listening and/or viewing.
Upon investigation into this medium it is evident that this is an invaluable tool for learning, sharing and creating ideas and meaningful discussions. I was blown away by the vast amounts of podcasts in iTunes and the content that was covered.
The Western Australian Department of Education website shares the following view towards podcasts,
'Creating a podcast allows students to share learning experiences. It provides them with a world-wide audience that makes learning meaningful and assessment authentic. Teachers can use the technology to provide additional and revision material to students to download and review at a time that suits them. The flexibility that such time-shifting offers makes podcasting a valuable educational tool'.
Some advantages of podcasts in education are:
* Allows students to access content at anytime.
* If students miss the content due to being absent they are able to revisit it
* Great for revision and study purposes
* Incorporates many different learning styles
* Is a mobile format (can be viewed/listened to on many devices at anytime)
Disadvantages include:
* Is one way communication
* Can become slow and boring if speakers voice is mundane
* Not all students may have access to internet or a device that is compatible
There are many sites that offer podcasts, below are some of the ones that I looked through and found highly valuable and educational;
iTunes
Also here is a list of tips for integrating podcasts into the classroom.
References
Western Australian Department of Education
50 Podcasting Ideas for the Classroom
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