This tool would be a wonderful way to communicate with students in preparation for future activities and to consider those who are less inclined to read information, to be able to utilise their audio learning style. Effective and functional for those with mobile phones and ipods to listen on the go or in the evening before bed. These podcasts could incorporate readings for all levels, even younger students through a stero in there room. A podcast could be taken from a mobile phone or class computer to create educational and/or fictional stories, record reflections of experiences in class or excursions that students could have input in. This would establish greater self esteem with pride in there works outcome and give a sense of real ownership to be valued.
PLUSES Educational podcasts available on-line to research To provide terms and definitions on a learning website or wiki For students to express experiences Meditative and soothing nature sounds/music Used to learn and understand about the 5 senses, by listening to each other’s recordings Adding character s, animals and noise sounds within videos, presentations. animations and simulations, and on-line spaces For role plays used in a vodcast Listen to remember main concepts to recall information Another option for story time is to listen and test listening skills Use a web conference to analyse information A tool to describe what has been observed | MINUSES May miss the special moment to record Annoying voices Challenging listening capabilities Technical issues | INTERESTINGS Be aware of copyright issues The many sounds available Using sound instead of sight Audio literacy Learner centred Self educating Mobile capabilities, e.g. mobile phones, ipods and mp3’s |
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