FreemanCatholicCollege

Kelly Bauer Oriana Miano

What is a podcast?

A podcasts is simply a free video or audio file that is distributed over the internetthrough a podcasting program like iTunes.The name podcast is an amalgamation of iPod and broadcast, however, you do notneed an iPod or any sort of MP3 player to play them, you can just use a normalcomputer.

Where can I find them?

Most podcasts can be found through iTunes Store, however you can also search on theweb.

Some web-based websites you can find podcasts.

The Education Podcast Network http://epnweb.org/ABC National Podcasts http://www.abc.net.au/rn/podcast/CSIRO Podcasts http://www.csiro.au/products/CSIROpod.htmlAn educational Podcast Directory http://recap.ltd.uk/podcasting/channel-list.php NASA Podcasting http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/podcasting/ Naked Scientist http://www.thenakedscientists.com/

Why would I use them in The Classroom?

For a variety of reasons:View university and industry standard content and presenters

View things that you can’t possibly do in the classroom due to location or safety

Get a variety of perspectives/opinions on a topic from people that are very passionate

“Guest Speakers” in the classroom

Listen to Native speakers for languagesGetting the students to make podcasts can :Allow them to solidify content by asking them to express it in their own wordsEnhance language skills.Encourage shy students to express themselvesAllow students to practice speeches before presentingBe an authentic publishing toolHSIE: Guided tours of suburbsStorytelling/Interviews of peopleCreate a radio showRecording a process on video, for example cooking.The teacher can make podcasts that:Explain assignmentsExplains difficult concepts, particularly those with common misconceptionsRecording vocab and definitionsRecording correct pronounciations