After the last CTIG meeting, I was interested again in podcasting. Although I wasn't quite sure about how podcasts would work with my 2nd graders (honestly, I was afraid they'd either be bored or not take the project seriously enough), I tried it out and....
Wow! I was blown away. Not only did they not need my help, they created more impressive podcasts than I ever thought possible. And that was just a trial run! I think the big reason they didn't need my assistance on the technology front was that they were so eager to learn and practice what I showed them. They retained more than I'd even realized. Now I see podcasts as both a learning and assessment tool, and well worth the time spent. I encourage you all to run to the ITC and try it out!
2 comments:
the podcasting were great... and the kids packed in so many information facts... I don't know if you instructed them to do so, but i really loved the "did you know..." would it work for each student to do a different did you know fact and then make one large pod cast from all the facts that could then be used for study/review purposes...it could almost become a game where the questions could be asked... class answers... then check the answer against the podcast? I know I am ramblign here but the possibilities are so endless... I know i am going to use this with my 7th graders when they complete their research component of the ceiling tile project... theis way they can present their information to their group and the group will have access to review it as much as needed to learn why the artist should be selected... wow... Ok I am done now...
Genius idea about the review, Cheryl! I can also see how that would be a great idea for older kids, too. It really spans all ages, doesn't it?
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