Justin Yantho HCDSB PODCASTING AND LEARNING 2007 Podcasting

Justin Yantho HCDSB PODCASTING AND LEARNING 2007 Podcasting in the classroom, at home, at the gym, at the mall….

Podcasting for learning Podcasts are a revamping of strategies for instruction, assessment and learning. What is a Podcast? Podcasts will not replace any one strategy or classroom practice. But they can greatly complement your current practice. Podcasts can . Am I Ready to Podcast? How do I Start? . . . and Finish? What Can be Podcasted?

“Podcasts are like ‘mini’ presentations—minus the embarrassment of public speaking (I, for one, can fully support that). Podcasting allows students to put more emphasis on what they have to say and by adding creative components like music, special effects, or even just their own opinions and interpretation (throughout the assignment) makes things much more interesting. “ ~ Julia WHAT IS A PODCAST?

What is a Podcast? Simply an MP 3 with a twist. An Audio File MP 3 That “twist” is an RSS file that allows listeners to subscribe to a podcast. New episodes are downloaded to your computer automatically. RSS Feed Podcasts can be video or documents as well

What is a Podcast? An internet radio broadcast On Demand Listening “Podcasts are essentially voice recordings, similar to radio station broadcasts that can be created with minimal equipment, and can be listened to on computers and portable music devices. “ ~ Matt Listen Anywhere Content Synergy

The Truthiness of Podcasts YT H M H YT M Requires an i. Pod Is Expensive M H YTRequires Tech Savvy “Students will have much greater knowledge in their subjects if they have the opportunity to listen to it at any time. ” ~ Sean

Show Me The Podcasts! For Fun For School

AM I READY TO PODCAST?

YES.

Quick Start to Podcasting Does require some resources Computer Microphone Software Audacity (PC) The most important resource is creativity and a willingness to Garage Band (MAC)

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“This new resource may seem difficult to create, but it’s actually really easy. In fact, there actual podcasts dedicated to creating podcasts; so this technology should be accessible to everyone. “ ~ Rob HOW DO I START? . . . AND FINISH

Find a Purpose Podcasting is a great way to for students to produce their own content. Student Produced… Expository (Research) Opinion piece Creative Fiction Summarize/Review

Get Comfortable Dive In! The best way to start podcasting is to just have fun and start playing around. Listening to podcasts that interest you is also a good idea.

Tools to Use is a great way to make your podcasts sound professional and interesting to listen to. Creative Commons – Royalty free music

WHAT CAN I PODCAST?

Be Creative Podcasting is a tool to be used by you in a way that makes sense to you. The great part with podcasting is the flexibility it affords. Assignments Test Review Section/Chapter Notes

Ideas for Assignments? Science • Mock interviews • Mark Twain • Boo Radley • Report on “current” events • The Myrtle Murder • The Apothecary: Friend or Foe? • Full shows • Students produce their own episode or segment Math English History

By You, For You Teacher Podcasts Created by You Prelesson Lesson/homework For you PD

Start the Process Teacher Guidance Student Creativity Engaged Learning