I had no idea that pod casts could be used for the classroom!!
I must shamefully admit that, prior to this class, I had never even listened to a pod cast before. I had heard of them, and my kids seem to know what they are, but I was way out of the loop on this one. However, I am now a big fan and can see some really fun applications for education. Here are a few of my thoughts:
1) In a Spanish class, I think it would be great to create pod casts for the students to listen to so they get used to hearing the language spoken. They could answer questions, try to transcribe what they hear, or listen to stories and answer questions about the stories.
2) Or, the students could create the pod casts for me or for each other. What a great way for them to practice using the language!
3) Since I'm doing music as well, a podcast would be a great way to deliver info about an upcoming tour or event - you could list expectations, confirm itinerary, or just give general instructions.
I admit, that I had fun making my pod cast, and it was even more fun impressing my 13-yr-old with my new tech knowledge :-)
No comments:
Post a Comment