This is all a new experience for me. I must admit, I had to go back and watch the blogging tutorial to find out how to post...it seems I wasn't logged in.
Between blogging and podcasting, I am learning something new with every passing minute. With that said, if a teacher came to me and asked for assistance in creating a Podcast, I would do everything possible to assist him or her. I would start by informing the teacher that I was not proficient at creating and using podcasts. I would also inform the teacher that together, we would work at creating a podcast to meet their needs and that of the class. As a teacher, I believe that the best way to learn is by doing. In this spirit, I feel that by working with others and independently I will become more proficient at using this "new" technology. While it may be challenging and daunting, it is also an adventure.
I was amazed at the possibilities for podcasting in the classroom. Initially, I would have seen little to no use for a podcast in the younger grades and would have deemed this technology for use only in the upper grades. After reading how Krisin Fontichiaro has used the podcast I can visualize it being used with various age students. Students are fascinated by seeing and hearing themselves. This experience offers teachers a way to engage students in learning on different levels. I also appreciated the various suggestions on how podcasts could be used for differentiation.
2 comments:
Jodi, I agree with what you had to say, I felt the same way that I didn't see a use for it at the elementary school at first. But after listening to some of those amazing kids, I thought what a fun school wide project it could be. Wouldn't it be fun to think about getting something like this going at our school? I don't think I could handle it this year with all that is on my plate, but we should think about it!
I think you hit it on the head Jodi, kids will really embrace this technology because of being able to hear themselves. They would also have a greater sense of accomplishment from this, I believe, then from some silly worksheet. The potential to provide children that would be otherwise shy and reserved in the classroom a voice, is another huge advantage to this medium.
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