In the classroom, educators and students can use podcasts to inform others about class news, current events, and areas of interest. Students can use a podcast forum to persuade their peers to help others, make a difference, or try something new. Podcasts can also be used to entertain others with various stories, poems, and/or jokes.
Podcasts allow students to work on speaking fluently and to analyze their communication skills. The opportunity to create a show about what students would like to discuss and share with others is extremely motivating.
Along with the use of technology there are certain responsibilities that educators and students need to follow. Educators need to instruct students on safe and acceptable use of technology in and outside of the classroom. Not only do students need to learn how to appropriately research, but also how to safely and properly share information online. Podcasts allow students to learn first hand about copyright laws and issues. Podcasts allow students and educators to listen and learn on the go!
TRT Podcast, October 29, 2007 > Subscribe
Students should be taught internet safety.
Educators need to know current copyright laws, model good practices, and teach them to students.
Be sure to check the copyright policy of all music, images, and video before using in a project or distributing over the internet.
October 17, 7:30 a.m.-10:30a.m., PSAT all sophomores and registered juniors will take this test.