03.13.08
The new way to learn
Podcasts are the new way to inspire learning, so states the article on podcasting in education. The more I read about the topic of podcasts, the more I agree. With so many uses for podcasts within the primary classroom why wouldn’t they be adopted by schools? Implementing podcasting within the class program is an exciting new way for students to get motivated to engage in their class work. Using them as a means of exploring and discovering information as well as presenting what they’ve learnt adds interest to what could be a potentially dull topic. Podcasts are a step away from the traditional, allowing students to get creative with their learning. Adapting this tool can reveal a new realm of information to be explored, but it also provides an outlet for students to share their work. Allowing students to display their learning with others not only in their community, but prospectively the world, contributes to their engagement in what they’re doing. It’s fun and exciting yet so simple to use, replacing traditional assignments done on paper with a digital alternative. Not only good for students, teachers can find pragmatic uses for podcasting, such as communicating with parents and wider community groups. Podcasting allows students to connect with what they’re learning about, learning creatively with tools that are continually becoming more prominent. It would be a shame for students and teachers to have podcasting omitted from the primary classrooms.
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