Eagles' Nest Radio Episode #3: Roamin with the Ancients Romans
I really enjoyed this podcast. The students in the picture looked so excited to be dressed up like the Romans. Their podcast helped my group in deciding how to do our podcast. We also had a picture displayed while we talked about our topic. It really makes me happy to see children get so excited about learning like these children. I know I always loved learning when we got to interact and especially when we got to get dressed up like the people we were talking about.
The Benefits of Podcasting in the Classroom by: Joe Dale
I really liked how this video pointed out that children born after 1980 were called the millenials and this is the form of learning these students are familiar with and therefore makes it relevant to them. These children don't remember the time when they didn't use computers or cell phones at the age of eight. I liked how students got to have an input on what they think about the podcasts in the classroom. It's also reassuring to see the principal so excited about the podcast in the classroom. Another great thing is that parents can see and hear what their children are doing in school. I know when i was in elementary school it was up to us to tell our parents what was going on, and by the time I got home and my parents got home I didn't want to talk about it unless it was something so exciting that I wanted to tell them right when they got home. Parents aren't only interested in the things the children are super excited about. They are interested in all of it, and with the podcast they can.
Education Podcast Network
I think this is a great website for teachers to on and share their ideas and stories. It's great for teachers to be able to get on this site and find stories of other teachers that might inspire them to do something that they might have never thought of without this website. They don't have to rummage through a bunch of links to find what is relevant to their class. They can go to the subject specific podcasts and find what they need with ease.
Hi Abby! I love Alabama Football too. I chose the same topics as you which is kind of funny. I loved the kids. they sounded so grown up and articulate that it was borderline intimidating. I have a little sister in third grade so it kind of put things in perspective for me. I intend to podcast all my lectures when I grow up just in case someone misses school or just wants to hear the lecture as a refresher. I also really liked the Education Podcast Network and its organization. All thin information you could possibly be looking for is right there.
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ReplyDeleteFor starters I enjoyed reading your blog! There are a few things you pointed out that I totally agree on, such as how you mentioned you liked the fact that the students were excited about learning. I too think it is very important that at such a young age the students are not only gaining from the classroom, but enjoying their time in school as well. If they have fun while learning they will more likely want to learn more and become further interested in their work. I also like the fact that you pointed out podcasting is a great tool for the parents to know what their students are doing in school and actually see what their child is learning. Keep up the great work!
There are a lot of good reasons to use podcasting in the classroom. Like you said, "parents can see and hear what their children are doing in school." This is useful to everyone involved. Students can also review what they have learned anytime by reviewing the podcast. Teachers can demonstrate what they have been working on in class. Podcasting is a great way to get everyone involved in the educational process.
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