Podcasting



=Today's Date: April 24, 2009=

=__Technology Standards Addressed:__=

Standard 1.0 – Technology Systems : Develop foundations in the understanding and uses of technology systems A. Systems 1. Understand the uses of technology systems a) Recognize and identify the function of the major hardware components in a computer system b) Use the mouse (or track pad) to perform computer functions (such as accessing an application, indicating a choice, or activating a hyperlink)c) Recognize symbols and icons used to identify common functions (such as the arrow, hyperlinks, printer, save)d) Use the keyboard to type letters and numbers and know how to use special key functions

Standard 3.0 – Technology for Learning and Collaboration : Use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration A. Learning 1. Explore and use technology tools in an instructional setting for learning a) Explore and use teacherselected technology tools, including software and hardware, to learn new content or reinforce skills b) Use teacher- selected, technology tools that enhance learning c) Reflect and discuss, as part of a larger group, on the appropriateness of the selected technology for the given task *

=__Description for Classroom Podcasting__=

The classroom podcast has allowed students to speak about their work and what they have learned in class and listen to their own voices. Hearing their own voices promotes expression, voice quality and excitement about literacy. The teacher created podcast, where I read a story by Dr. Seuss, allowed students who are non-readers to listen to the story, answer teacher given questions, look at pictures of friends that were embedded, and hear voices from themselves and friends. =__My Reflection__= My students really enjoyed using the podcast microphone to speak about their farm pictures and "The Foot Book" story. They were so quiet while taping and eager to hear their own voices. The use of the podcast encouraged my lower learners to complete their work so that they could add their voice to the stories. I will use this in the future with theme literature to allow non-readers to listen to the story with my voice embedded and listen to their friends' responses. Seeing their artwork on the podcast was exciting for them and my students felt important and accomplished with their work! media type="custom" key="3548352" Student Created Farm To Foods- Voicethread

media type="custom" key="3698841" Teacher Created Story "The Foot Book" By: Dr. Seuss-Voicethread