Focus question: How can teachers
integrate podcasts and vodcasts into their teaching?
To
begin with Podcast is a term that comes from the words iPod and broadcast.
Podcasts are audio recordings that are distributed online and accessible by the
use of computers or portable media players. Some of this recordings include
videos as well, in which case they are referred to as vodcasts. The most common way to access podcasts
and vodcasts are through iPods, which have been used by students for a long
time, mainly for their own entertainment, to listen to their favorite music,
and watch their favorite videos and shows. Now there is a whole new way of
using iPods, the educational way. Students can use iPods to record lectures in
class, as well as review and study lectures outside of class. IPods however,
are not the only way to access podcast and vodcasts, any internet-accessible
computer can be used for this. Teachers can use these tools to get the students
attention, and use a different approach in teaching, which tends to excite the
students. Teachers can record their own podcast and post them online for the
students to access and review. They may also give research assignment where
students can gather information from podcasts and vodcasts from news organizers
such as PBS and New York Times. In conclusion, these two tools are easily
accessible, and there are many ways in which a teacher can integrate them into
the classroom.
Tech Tool: Digital art making- NGA Kids: The art zone
This
tech tool is sponsored by The National Gallery of Art. It is an interactive
site for young artist. Kids are able to access this site and create their own
projects. In their art pieces they are able to use different colors, texture,
and scale features. As you enter this site you are able to see the artwork
created by the kids to use this site. Then you are able to choose which type of
project you’d like to work on. Under the pictures there is a description
explaining what each art project is about. The website has a black background
but the letters are colorful and fun, which makes it artistic and kid-friendly.
Summary: Chapter 9
This chapter is titled “Creating
and Sharing Information with Multimedia Technologies.” It begins by explaining
multimedia technology and the ways it can be used teachers to share and create
information. It then discusses PowerPoint and effective ways to use it, and
make it an educational yet fun experience for the students. It discusses ways
in which PowerPoint it criticized, such as for over-summarizing complex
material. It is stressed that teachers who use PowerPoint, use it involving
active participation as well as acknowledging the audience and what information
is crucial that they remember. Using videos in teaching can be a similar
experience to PowerPoint, in that it is also helpful to use interaction during
or at least after the video, in order to be assured that the students are
capturing the crucial information. Later, movie making is discussed. This is a
fun activity and it is also very interactive for the students. Lastly, podcasts
and vodcasts are discussed. These are audio and video recordings found online.
Which are commonly accessed through iPods or computers. Students may choose to
record classroom lectures, do research, or study using these tools.
Photo Credit to Paul Hudson
Love the hyperlinks! :) (a much cleaner and professional look). All of your notations about this chapter are great - for future do try to expand your thinking on the concepts. How might you use the tools in your classroom? Why might these technologies be effective in teaching? Do you see any pros/cons? Remember that the material is easily assessible in the text, but this blog is for helping you digest it by personalizing it, taking the material apart and putting it back together in your own way.
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