http://www.learninginhand.com/podcasting/
The article explains how podcasting used in education. It provides links to several free educational programs available online. A podcast has a news feed (known as RSS) that allows it to be cataloged in various podcasting directories like iTunes and Podcast Pickle. ITunes is a podcatching program that can automatically download new episodes. The article can walk you through the steps of subscribing to a podcast and describe the three kinds of podcasts: audio, enchanted and video.
Podcast has several benefits in education for both students and teachers. Students can create a product they can share with a potentially worldwide audience. To create something spectacular for a large audience is the best motivation. The process of putting together an audio recording is extremely valuable and is certainly a cross-curricular experience. Podcasting is a great tool in education, since you do not need an iPod to be part of podcasting, you can use your web browser. Whatever personal device you may use to listen to podcasts, learning is certainly in hand!
Podcasting used in education worldwide. IPods used to listen to downloaded music and children are very excited about this new technology. I believe that we shall not fight it, but capitalizing on it by giving students iPods and re-imagining them as a learning tool. We can use the technology to create podcasts, like online radio shows that can be downloaded to an iPod or other portable MP3 player. We can create reports on field trips and interviews.
Further research would be useful on how teachers can take advantage of the benefits of podcasts. It can be consumed anywhere at the users’ convenience. It is a great tool in education and should be used along with other technology more frequently.
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I agree that podcasts are a fantastic learning tool, that should be incorporated into the classroom. I think in order for this to become more standard, there needs to be presentations for educators, to understand the many advantages and possibilities in using podcasts to enhance their students learning experience. When students are motivated and enthusiastic about learning, the more successful they will become in learning, and podcasts is an excellent stepping stone in achieving this.
Good blog. I agreed that more research should be done to find out more on how podcasting can be better used in the classroom. Podcasting is an extra tool to help the students learn and the more advanced it is at that the better.
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