Although this podcast is based on Physical Education, I would absolutely use podcasts in a classroom. I believe one of the most important benefits of podcasts are that they offer a simple way to learn. Podcasts provide support to auditory learners, and those listening are not constrained by time or location. They are great for developing basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, they develop technology skills and applications, they help users interact and communicate with others, and they encourage active participation and a learner-centered focus.
Thursday, 27 February 2014
Podcasts
Podcasts are a digital medium consisting of a series of 'episodes' from audio, video and PDF files, that users can subscribe to by downloading or streaming online. Webster's Dictionary defines a Podcast as "a program (as of music or talk) made available in digital format for automatic download over the internet". John Evans visited our class a few weeks ago and introduced us to the website http://thepegeek.com/, which I am quite familiar with. I often use this website during my Physical Education planning and placements. Something I have struggled with as a Physical Educator is finding ways to include technology into my classes. When browsing the site, I noticed there are a list of educational podcasts, so I listened to a few of them. The podcast I found most relevant to my current needs are Episode 7 - Ten Things to do with One iPad. I think that this podcast has provided me with a lot of ideas to use in the gym and I am looking forward to trying them.
Although this podcast is based on Physical Education, I would absolutely use podcasts in a classroom. I believe one of the most important benefits of podcasts are that they offer a simple way to learn. Podcasts provide support to auditory learners, and those listening are not constrained by time or location. They are great for developing basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, they develop technology skills and applications, they help users interact and communicate with others, and they encourage active participation and a learner-centered focus.
Although this podcast is based on Physical Education, I would absolutely use podcasts in a classroom. I believe one of the most important benefits of podcasts are that they offer a simple way to learn. Podcasts provide support to auditory learners, and those listening are not constrained by time or location. They are great for developing basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, they develop technology skills and applications, they help users interact and communicate with others, and they encourage active participation and a learner-centered focus.
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