Hi All,
This week I’m entering the world of podcasting. I have heard of podcasts and I know that my husband listens to them all the time, but I wasn’t exactly sure what they were. I found a great article on-line that clearly explained what a podcast is and how to set one up (click here for the link).
A podcast is an audio file that can be downloaded from a website such as iTunes. They are like an electronic version of a magazine subscription as the content is usually in sequential episodes that are downloaded automatically when you subscribe to them.
The ability to create and present an audio recording would have many applications within the classroom at each stage of the Big 6 process:
1, Task Definition
Students clearly define the task and then identify possible sources to locate
information, such as podcasts
2, Information Seeking Strategies
Students select the best places to locate the needed information, such as
iTunes, ABC or SBS
3, Location and Access
Search podcast listings for relevant information, different opinions, data and
subject experts
4, Use of Information
Listen to all the podcasts and identify the relevant sources of content
5, Synthesis
Draw together the most relevant information from all of their sources to create
a podcast ‘radio show’ on their learning, opinions, theories and conclusions
6, Evaluation
Create a reflection podcast on their project product, process and their learnings
Listening to or creating a podcasts could be used at one stage of the process (just for research) or throughout the whole project.
A Vodcast (using video and audio files) would perhaps be more engaging for students as they can view the content, not just listen to it. However podcasting may be more beneficial for tasks such as a presentation. Students may be less self-conscience and inhibited if it is just their voice being presented.
This week I’m entering the world of podcasting. I have heard of podcasts and I know that my husband listens to them all the time, but I wasn’t exactly sure what they were. I found a great article on-line that clearly explained what a podcast is and how to set one up (click here for the link).
A podcast is an audio file that can be downloaded from a website such as iTunes. They are like an electronic version of a magazine subscription as the content is usually in sequential episodes that are downloaded automatically when you subscribe to them.
The ability to create and present an audio recording would have many applications within the classroom at each stage of the Big 6 process:
1, Task Definition
Students clearly define the task and then identify possible sources to locate
information, such as podcasts
2, Information Seeking Strategies
Students select the best places to locate the needed information, such as
iTunes, ABC or SBS
3, Location and Access
Search podcast listings for relevant information, different opinions, data and
subject experts
4, Use of Information
Listen to all the podcasts and identify the relevant sources of content
5, Synthesis
Draw together the most relevant information from all of their sources to create
a podcast ‘radio show’ on their learning, opinions, theories and conclusions
6, Evaluation
Create a reflection podcast on their project product, process and their learnings
Listening to or creating a podcasts could be used at one stage of the process (just for research) or throughout the whole project.
A Vodcast (using video and audio files) would perhaps be more engaging for students as they can view the content, not just listen to it. However podcasting may be more beneficial for tasks such as a presentation. Students may be less self-conscience and inhibited if it is just their voice being presented.
An example of how podcasting is being used in the classrooms today can be found on the Education Podcast Network website. This site provides links to a wide range of podcasts on topics across the KLAs. One of the sections is for the iHistory project that required students to use podcasts and MP3 players to present their learnings on Australian history. This would be a very engaging process for the students as they are using their existing knowledge and experiences with technology to develop new knowledge about Australian history. What a great way to bring history alive.
The journey continues,
Lynn
References
Orden, J. (2008). How to podcast. Retrieved from
http://www.how-to-podcast-tutorial.com/what-is-a-podcast.htm
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