Module 4- Podcasts/Vodcasts

Love this Module!!!! I have had a huge learning curve this module! I had an understanding of what a Podcast and used it once or twice, however I didn't realise that if you subscribe to one you are interested in that it will automatically send your device the most recent podcast. I decided to have a browse around the iTunes store and came across interesting podcast and downloaded a few to my iPod and have been listening to them as I head to bed. Really interesting stuff! I could see how Podcasts would help as an educator as I saw lots of educational shows to subscribe to. I have started to use podcast in the classroom in Guided Reading, spelling tests and leaving instructions for the children. My students have created their own and recording themselves when reading to listen to after and evaluate. They give feedback on own recording and they love do that. Here is a sample of my podcast embedded in my blog. The concept of digital storytelling using Animoto is very creative and powerful tool to use to engage the students. I'm thinking this is just what I would be looking for to use with my students in Drama lessons this term. This project can them be uploaded on our blog and students can reflect on the making process to evaluate what they have gained and what would they change for next time. I have been using youtube in creating presentations of photos and music. Its very easy to embed into our site. I am currently now working on vodcasts. I will keep you posted.