Flat Stanley Podcast
The first podcast I listened to was Flat Stanley Podcasting that was from a first grade class that had just got done reading about Flat Stanley by Jim Brown. They made their own Flat Stanley's and sent them to their friends and family around the world and had them write stories and take pictures and send them back. These students were encouraged by the worldwide success of another first grade class's podcast that they wanted to make their own.
Listening-Comprehension-Podcasting
The second Langwitches post I chose to read was Listening-Comprehension-Podcasting. I never knew until now that to learn a new vocabulary word you have to hear it at least seventy times. This was very shocking to me because I had no idea and I would have thought the number would have been a lot lower. I also learned that when a person is learning a new language it is helpful to attach a feeling to the word. Podcasting is very important in the learning development as it allows students to read the sounds, see their voices, and interact by manipulating the arrangement of sentences. Students have the skill to edit, delete, emphasize, and much more to their podcast.
The benefits of Podcasting in the Classroom
The last one I learned about was The Benefits of Podcasting in the Classroom by Joe Dale. This video focuses about how helpful and effective podcasts in classrooms can be. Podcasts can be viewed by anyone at any time and this makes podcasts very suitable. Students that have to miss school can watch their podcasts from home and keep up with their classmates. Podcasts are an exciting way to get students further involved with the classroom. The students now have never lived without personal computers around and handheld technological devices. Podcasting is the perfect way to get the students understanding while making learning more fun and including a use of technology that they are most acquainted with. Students absorb best when they get to participate and have fun. Podcasting is a cherished tool that students can use regularly.
Seventy time. A lot of repeating.
ReplyDeleteThorough, Thoughtful, Well Done!
Great blog post! I think another advantage to Podcasting is that students can share what they are learning with their parents.
ReplyDeletePodcast are definitely going to be part of a classroom of the future. This information and insight is great. I have ideas rolling over and over about some wonderful ways to take advantage of this tool in my classroom. It definitely opens another door to some other part of the world that we may take our students through.
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