Podcasting is brand new for me. After making my pod cast, I didn't really feel that I would use it in the classroom. But after reading the articles and listening to some great podcasts done by elementary students I feel differently. I listened to the most adorable podcast by first grade students on ants. I think if first graders can do that, imagine what I could do with fourth graders. I have a new feeling towards podcasting and it's usefulness in the elementary school. Do I have time to figure it out alone? Probably not, but with the help of the media specialist and the Technology teacher it could be a really great collaborative project that could be done school wide.
If I were the media specialist and a teacher approached me about setting up a podcast, I would tell him that I am not an expert at podcasting but that I would be willing to collaborate with him and anyone else in the building that would be interested in getting a podcast started. There could be many others that would want to get involved too, and that way the work load could be shared amongst many. When many people collaborate it seems to make the job less daunting. I would definitely get the administration involved and make sure that it is something that they would back and support. Before you know it you could have something as wonderful as what is happening on Radio WilloWeb.
I can see many possibilites now for podcasting and how it can be used at all grade levels, not just at upper grades. I think if you informed the staff in a meeting about what it is, and had them listen to samples from Radio WilloWeb, you might get a whole group of people who would be interested in starting something like that right in our own school. I could see it being a great after school activity too. So many possiblities.
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I agree that you should get the administration’s support. By giving them a taste of what could be done with podcasting, they will revel in the possibilities. By having their backing you could get money for software, microphones, or digital recording devices. With more money and tools, podcasting in your school may become a big trend. I think you are right to seek out their support because it can lead to greater success when dealing with any new technology. Watch out though, because if you show the initiative, you may just be put in charge of the whole shebang. ; - )
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