Submitted by Melanie (not verified) on April 30, 2007 - 16:54.
I have been actively involved with Podcasting for the past year and a half, thanks to an incredible group of technology enthusiasts and the support of our administrators. My position as a technology specialist allows me the flexibility and opportunity to work with various curriculum, students, and teachers. Since the podcasting craze took classrooms by storm, our 7th graders have conducted historical interviews, 8th graders have persuaded listeners to take part in the New 7 Wonders of the World voting, elementary students read their original stories and poetry, energetic middle schoolers have educated our community on the need to develop responsibly through our historic pathways on their Journey Through Hallowed Ground, 4th graders informed their audience of a different perspective of the Depression Era, and are currently taking historical figures to various distant lands exposing these figures to places they could only dream about. Podcasting has opened up avenues for learning, excitement, and discovery. As educators continue to guide students through learning, this technology provides a format where all students can succeed!
Using the podcast as a means for "Words of Wisdom" is an excellent example of integrating all we attempt, while placing ownership where it is needed. I can't agree more with the power podcasting has and the confidence it gives our students! Look out broadcasting studio's, the next wave of talent is fast approaching!
I have been actively involved
Submitted by Melanie (not verified) on April 30, 2007 - 16:54.
I have been actively involved with Podcasting for the past year and a half, thanks to an incredible group of technology enthusiasts and the support of our administrators. My position as a technology specialist allows me the flexibility and opportunity to work with various curriculum, students, and teachers. Since the podcasting craze took classrooms by storm, our 7th graders have conducted historical interviews, 8th graders have persuaded listeners to take part in the New 7 Wonders of the World voting, elementary students read their original stories and poetry, energetic middle schoolers have educated our community on the need to develop responsibly through our historic pathways on their Journey Through Hallowed Ground, 4th graders informed their audience of a different perspective of the Depression Era, and are currently taking historical figures to various distant lands exposing these figures to places they could only dream about. Podcasting has opened up avenues for learning, excitement, and discovery. As educators continue to guide students through learning, this technology provides a format where all students can succeed!
Using the podcast as a means for "Words of Wisdom" is an excellent example of integrating all we attempt, while placing ownership where it is needed. I can't agree more with the power podcasting has and the confidence it gives our students! Look out broadcasting studio's, the next wave of talent is fast approaching!