I looked into Podcasting as my Classroom 2.0 tool. Podcasting is an audio tool that is converted into a mp3 file. It can be put on an ipod or other mp3 player. Sometimes these can involve pictures or music but mostly they are audio files. Many teachers have integrated them into their classrooms. After following a few discussion threads in the social networking site, Classroom 2.0, I found that there are many ways to integrate this technology into almost all subjects. Teachers are using it to tape their lectures and post it on classroom websites as a tool for students to refer to. Other teachers are having students use it to do book reviews, current events, for science experiences, etc.
Of the two discussion threads I followed I found that the most interesting project idea was that of a CSI project. It integrated English and science in a fun and interactive way. The students learned about authors voice along with how to identify "good" scientific evidence, all while using technology. The most helpful part of the threads was the websites that teachers referred each other to. The teachers recommended the different websites for different operating systems. It was useful because they all had actually used the different sites and had actually interaction with it.
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I like the idea of students using this technology for oral book reviews or current events.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of podcasting. The CSI project seems like a cool project to participate in!
ReplyDeleteThe part when you said that teachers are using it to tape themselves and post on a classroom blog for students to refer back to was absolutely genius to me.
ReplyDeleteGreat information that was provided. :)