Classroom+Podcasting+and+Vodcasting

=Jemila Najjar-Keith=

In this class we were introduced to Podcasts and Vodcasts. Because I had such a ball with this assignment and was able to use this with my student I decided to explore this teaching method. Being able to utilize this avenue in the classroom I introduced that my student would be learning about contractions. I then sat him at my desk and he watched the Vodcast especially made for him at my computer. He was quiet, listened and only asked two questions at the end. He then got the opportunity to play the game that was mentioned in the Vodcast. While I think Podcasts are great in my classroom setting Vodcasts are sometimes more effective because it engages more than one learner strategy. Below is the link to my Vodcast that I created for this class and my 3rd grade student.

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Another way to use Podcasts and Vodcasts in the classroom is for an introduction to any lesson. If I was going to introduce my students to a story or novel we would be reading I would make sure to give a background and summary of what time period, some of the action and roles of the main characters before we even began reading. Using the Podcasts as another alternative than just having you in front of the classroom reading the same thing.

Here are a few links that will help you get started and becoming a pro at integrating these options into your classroom and lesson plans.

Where can I find the programs I need to create Podcasts for my classroom?

 * __Audacity__
 * __Lame MP3 encoder__

Where can I find Websites to download/upload Educational Podcasts?

 * __iTunes__
 * __podOmatic__
 * __juice__
 * __Education Podcasts__
 * __The Education Podcast Network__

This is the link to the article that express more about podcasting and vodcasting in the classroom. It also gives examples of how to apply these different tools in the classroom. Another portion of this article gives links to specific sites and Web 2.0 tools that can help any teacher, student or classroom get started.

Classroom Podcasting and Vodcasting. Copyright 2009. Educational Technology Network. http://www.edtechnetwork.com/podcasting_vodcasting.html