Journal #2 Using Podcasts to Develop a Global Perspective (NETS I, IV & V)

Maguth , BM, & Elliott, J. (2010). Using Podcasts to develop a global perspective . Learning and Leading with Technology, 37. Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=February_No_5_4&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4495&ContentID=25244&DirectListComboInd=D

This article was about using technology in order to increase understanding for global issues from different perspectives. The Social Studies class used podcasting in order to look at global issues form different points of view. They researched their topic and found different experts in the fields they were looking into and their diverse outlooks on the issues. They then wrote scripts and went into great detail in order to give justice to each expert’s views. After they used a recording device on the computers, Garage Band, to record the scripts and debates of the different experts. Once their recording was edited and done they were able to upload it on the Internet for the world to view.

How could you incorporate the same concept into an elementary classroom?

For kids at an elementary level this same concept could be used in a strictly research based way. It could give kids experience with this kind of technology with lots of help and structure. Students could research animals, plants, or space and give informational podcasts, that way it is more simple but still exposing them to the technology.

How could you better access people and make kids work known and take effect?

By making a blog site for the classroom you could set it up for the global issues and document the process and along with showcase the finished products of the kids. The process could be used as steps for other classrooms to follow and other people might enjoy seeing the set up and effort that went into the finish podcasts.