On a monthly basis we get an updated Technology Newsletter from our head tech coordinator. This month the major focus of his discussion is PODCASTING. He mentions several schools that are currently involved in Podcasting (as he references the Ed Tech Magazine), and he mentions how great that can be when used in school. He tries to portray that this can allow the students to record speeches, conduct interviews, present information, create songs along with the stories they read, etc, etc. He recommends teaching important review lessons as they are being recorded and allow them to be uploaded so that there can be 24/7 learning on demand with our students. He also recommended recording special events in the classroom or school, so that it can be uploaded and student families and friends can watch these podcasts whenever and wherever they may be.
We'll soon see how many teachers are going to jump on the chance to have him help us create such podcasts and load them for viewing. I have a few teachers in mind that would do this in a heart beat or atleast try it, me being one of them. Most of these teachers are younger, and can relate to the technology aspect of teaching.
Let's see where technology will take us next :)
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