Thing 19

I could see using podcasts in a variety of ways in my classroom. I like the idea of using podcasts as a study guide or review. This would be great for kids who may have missed the in class review, missed some notes or review better by hearing the information. I could actually record the material while doing the review in class the first time. This would be great because I would be able to go at a somewhat normal pace with my review and if some kids had missed something, I would let them listen to the podcast.

I really like the idea of the kids creating their own podcasts. Even sixth graders love making things and it would be a great incentive for them to learn if they knew that they would be able to make their own radio show. : ) Years ago when I was teaching ancient Egypt, the kids turned the classroom into a haunted house. The different rooms were each a topic of egypt....mummies, pyramids, the Nile river, etc. The kids in my classes got to be tour guides for the rest of the kids and as the visitors went from room to room, there was a tour guide in each room to tell them about the topic. Not only did the kids have a blast but, they learned all of the information they were given!! I could see the same happening with podcasts!!

One podcast I could see my self using is the k-12 Science podcast. The gentleman who creates this podcast, Dave Bydlowski, is exceptional with teaching science and has some great ideas! Here is the link...

http://k12science.net/Podcast/Podcast/Podcast.html