Reflect on how you could use ‘Podcasts’ to distribute your lessons.
I currently don’t have any experience with using Podcasts in the classroom. I have used Podcasts for personal use, but never for educational purposes. After reviewing some online sites I can definitely see the benefits Podcasts could have for students. This use of technology could have tie-ins to any subject, particularly in the area of Language Arts and Social Studies. Students could listen to speeches or clips from history and then write about what they heard. This would be very useful for students that are auditory. I have found that in many cases there is great emphasis on meeting the needs of visual and kinesthetic learners. Auditory students are many times pushed aside. Because of this I feel that students have lost the art of creativity and the use of imagination. Why imagine what something would look like if a picture or video clip is right before your eyes? For students that are more visual, video podcasts (or vodcasts) could be used.
What do you expect are the students’ affective outcomes when the students use this form of technology to learn?
It is a given fact that all students learn differently. What works for one student may not for another. As mentioned before Podcasts could be of great asset to auditory students. They could actually hear what they have been reading and studying about in class. Teachers could find clips that go specifically with their units. Unlike movies or films, Podcasts could save time in the classroom. They could be a quick and easy way to keep students interested in a particular content area. I also feel Podcasts would be a good way to get parents involved in their child’s education. Teachers could suggest particular Podcasts for parents to look into at home. This would give parents access to what is being discussed at school.
On another note I discovered in my research the ability to create your own Podcasts. Having used a Flip camera in my classroom over the past few weeks, I have seen the effectiveness of students being able to view themselves presenting material to the class. Back to the first question Podcasts could be used by the teacher to assist students that will be away from the classroom for an extended period of time due to illness or other issues that may arrive. In our cohort’s small group we have discussed the use of Blogging in the closing of a school (such as in the case of an outbreak of H1N1 or bad weather). Podcasts could be used in the same way as blogs to keep students up to date on their studies.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Student Outcome
What do you expect are the students' cognitive outcomes when the students use technology?
Technology gives students the opportunity to practice the skills that are introduced in class. They can learn how to find information on websites (which applies to reading), review their math facts while playing a game, research information for a report, or access pictures (or other resources) that will give them a better understanding of what they have been exposed to in a classroom setting. The options are endless! In the right setting, children can use technology to learn and grow as a student. When they gain an understanding of how to use the technology, then it can be in accessed for educational purposes. Technology is a great way for teachers to reach students that need a more 'hands-on' approach to learning. Some students need more than just a series of worksheets to complete in class. They need to be able to tap into the technology that they are exposed to on a regular basis. Will we as teachers be willing to make the change so that our students needs are met? or simply settle for what is comfortable and easy?
What do you expect are the students' affective outcomes when the students use technology?
We live in a technological age whether we want to admit it or not. In order to reach the minds of our students we must get outside of the so called 'norm' to meet the needs of our technologically savvy students. These students have been raised in a day and age where video games have replaced books and learning takes place via the computer over paper flashcards and worksheets. It is what they are used to and surrounded by on a regular basis. There is no way we will be able to meet the needs of modern day students if we continue to teach to the text and use pencil and paper methods. For students to be reached they need to have opportunities to truly connect and gain ownership in their work. PowerPoint presentations, Flip videos, the use of Microsoft Word etc. are just a couple of ways that students can make their learning process their own. Learning is not about us, but rather our students and what works best for them.
Technology gives students the opportunity to practice the skills that are introduced in class. They can learn how to find information on websites (which applies to reading), review their math facts while playing a game, research information for a report, or access pictures (or other resources) that will give them a better understanding of what they have been exposed to in a classroom setting. The options are endless! In the right setting, children can use technology to learn and grow as a student. When they gain an understanding of how to use the technology, then it can be in accessed for educational purposes. Technology is a great way for teachers to reach students that need a more 'hands-on' approach to learning. Some students need more than just a series of worksheets to complete in class. They need to be able to tap into the technology that they are exposed to on a regular basis. Will we as teachers be willing to make the change so that our students needs are met? or simply settle for what is comfortable and easy?
What do you expect are the students' affective outcomes when the students use technology?
We live in a technological age whether we want to admit it or not. In order to reach the minds of our students we must get outside of the so called 'norm' to meet the needs of our technologically savvy students. These students have been raised in a day and age where video games have replaced books and learning takes place via the computer over paper flashcards and worksheets. It is what they are used to and surrounded by on a regular basis. There is no way we will be able to meet the needs of modern day students if we continue to teach to the text and use pencil and paper methods. For students to be reached they need to have opportunities to truly connect and gain ownership in their work. PowerPoint presentations, Flip videos, the use of Microsoft Word etc. are just a couple of ways that students can make their learning process their own. Learning is not about us, but rather our students and what works best for them.
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