Thing 20

Podcasts can help with instruction, retention, and motivation in the classroom. I believe that when students are directing their own learning and teaching for an audience , they are highly motivated and retain more. We can help them accomplish this by giving them the opportunity to create podcasts. They would also like video podcasts. Not all students would have access to an I-Pod to download podcasts but most would be able to access a teacher's blog or wiki in order to listen to podcasts that were student or teacher created. Another great way podcasts would help is to communicate with parents about what students are learning in the classroom and what they have created. You would be able to review assignments, due dates, homework,or study guides. Students would like any video podcasts that help with reinforcing concepts from class and especially ones they help to select or create in collaborative groups! Some of the top ways I read about that I would like to try include: creating podcasts they are interested in "Did You Know..." ; using vocabulary from all classes in a fun way with "Vocabulary Theatre" and brainstorming before writing by "Telling a story."