Blog Assignment 5

Eagles' Nest Radio Episode #3: Roamin' with the Ancient Romans:


     This podcast was done by a group of third graders speaking about Ancient Rome. This podcast was cleaver, informative, and very well-done. The third graders gave a very well laid-out podcast and know how to use this technology very well. This was an interesting way to teach technology and history. This can also be applied as a group project and also be used for students to gain confidence by teaching others about subjects that interest them. It can also help students who are shy about being on camera or public speaking to gain confidence.

Langwitches:


     This blog was very informative on how to break up podcasts into smaller groups. This blog followed a group of first-graders doing a podcast. The teacher also created a small pamphlet to allow students to better follow along while listening to their podcast in class, which I thought was a good idea for helping them focus. This blogger also provided a how-to guide for the parents to allow them to download and listen to their child's work.

The Benefits of Podcasting in the Classroom:


     This blog, done by Harry Dell, goes into using things such as podcasts and other ICT to teach modern foreign language in classrooms. He says that some of the benefits of podcasting include the fact that students can interact with the teacher outside of the classroom, as well as doing this in a medium in which the students are usually familiar. Podcasts can also be used for group or individual projects and allow the students to both think critically and creatively at the same time. It is also beneficial for absent students, and allows them to better keep up with the assignments.