Firstly, let me say that the thought of creating a podcast had never, ever crossed my mind. So, when the time came for me to create one...I had no idea what to discuss. With the only limitation of the podcast having to be something educational, I actually kind of struggled to figure out what to talk about. At first I felt that I was at a slight disadvantage because I really do not have a background of any sort in education. I had to use what I knew, and it dawned on me to discuss an assignment that was handed out in one of my classes. I hoped everyone enjoyed it, and I hope that it might encourage future and present educators to discover their philosophy of education.
I am a huge fan of podcasts. I have a bunch of subcriptions through iTunes for both pleasure and educational purposes. I can definitely see podcasts being useful for the latter, especially when it comes to studying languages. For instance, when I was taking Spanish during my time as an undergrad, I found a few podcasts for studying Spanish and learning different phrases in the language. They helped with pronunciation and they were entertaining at the same time. Podcasts also engage students, and they help students explore what their interests are. Say a student was interested in photography, there are a ton of photography podcasts available that teachers can recommend to their students to help foster the student's interest. Podcasts can also be helpful for instructors. They can be used to help assist a lesson or a lecture, and the use of them also teaches them more about the technology their students are using.
I enjoyed the podcast experience, and it was fun being on the other side...instead of the listener, I became the creator. Loved it.
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What do I think of blogging for teaching and learning purposes?
For incorporating blogging for the purposes of teaching and learning, I would have no problem doing just for the stimulus factor alone gained through this. Through blogging, students actively participate in their learning, expressing their thoughts and ideas in a number of ways. Students can learn to work together creating blogs, providing feedback for each other that helps to encourage them to write with greater accuracy. In the classroom, it is all about active learning and active participation, and blogging would be a fantastic vehicle to engage students in their learning process. Blogging contributes to students thinking critically, discovering their voice and developing their own ideas.
Not only does blogging benefit students, but it also benefits both teachers and parents. Blogging is one way that teachers can keep up with the technology their students are using, and it is a great organizational tool, allowing instructors to place assignments and curriculum online. With access to the curriculum online, parents can also sign on and have up-to-date information on what their children is learning. It enhances communication among all three groups.
With the right objectives and guidelines set in place, I can seen blogging being very effective in the classroom.
Not only does blogging benefit students, but it also benefits both teachers and parents. Blogging is one way that teachers can keep up with the technology their students are using, and it is a great organizational tool, allowing instructors to place assignments and curriculum online. With access to the curriculum online, parents can also sign on and have up-to-date information on what their children is learning. It enhances communication among all three groups.
With the right objectives and guidelines set in place, I can seen blogging being very effective in the classroom.
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