Podcasting is the distribution of audio or video files that are downloaded and heard from others on the internet using either an MP3 or a computer. Podcasting has become another tool for students and faculty to use in their education. The word “Podcast” comes from “broadcast” and means almost the same thing except that podcasting is more specific, where as broadcasting is more general.. Podcasting offers teachers many creative tools for knowledge and teaching it. I think that this is a great way to collaborate with different teachers around the world to share information and learning techniques. I think that many students gravitate and are more receptive to learning when there is interesting and up to date information being communicated, which is exactly what Podcasting can offer. Another great thing about podcasting is that students can also use this tool by using for research or completing assignments. This is a very convenient source of knowledge for children because many of them already have an MP3 and or computer.
On the Classroom 2.0 website I found a lot of great information on podcasting. Many of the teachers on this site were collectively helping one another out and gaining information at the same time. If one teacher had a question on how to use something or needed some suggestions on how to find information, then another teacher would help them out to the best of their ability. They would also share their work and knowledge on podcasting with one another. I think that this site is amazing because it offers educators the opportunity to network with each other for free and exchange information on education. Many of the threads that were posted gave links to other sites that could also be helpful for others to use as a resource for podcasting.
Podcasting is a great tool for everybody to use, especially educators! Now that there are budget cuts occurring everywhere, podcasting gives teachers the opportunity to take matters in their own hands and get the resources that they feel will help them teach students.
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Melissa,
I agree with you that podcasting is a good source for teachers to use. I also liked the fact that you said about the teachers helping each other out on the site you were looking at. It is nice to know that we are going into a field that people are willing to share their knowledge and not hold it to themselves. I learned a lot from your blog. Thank yo.
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