Podcast Possibilities
Examples in the readings outlined the benefits of Ipods especially students needing additional support by allowing them to go at their own pace, providing audio and visual clues. Often teachers see these gadgets as distractions that entertain, now if only we could find a purposeful use for cell phones in the classroom !
While researching for my paper I ran across the article, A (Pod)cast of Thousands, written by technology specialist Ann Marie Dlott. It has an inspiring story of a student who was able to demonstrate her accomplishments when she created her very own podcast. Her parents were overjoyed because they were able to experience first-hand the improvement their daughter made in her speech. The author explains many other successful projects done using podcasts.
I am looking forward to tinkering with the Garage Band program, for recording voice for use in a podcast.
Elaine Smith-Carrion said,
November 4, 2007 at 3:37 pm
Dana I too believe that Ipods are useful tools when used in the classroom.
Ipodcasting could be useful in all areas of student based learning especially in teaching foreign languages. I cannot think of a better way of learning a foreign language by actually communicating with those who speak it. This type of learning would give students the auditory support that no textbook could offer especially for students with special needs. One of the most magnificent elements about technology is that it is forever changing how information is accessed. I can visualize a world when a simple cell phone will have all of the capacity of a PC, at a price that is affordable for everyone.