Welcome everyone to the Team 4 Blog. My name is Crystal Cooper and I hope that by reading this blog all of those who view it will become more proficient in the use of technology as it pertains to the classroom.
Podcasting-I was extremely nervous about the beginning podcast assignment. I had never done one before and I was not even sure what a podcast was. I also thought that it would take a long time and I felt like it was something that I would struggle with. I labored through it on one Sunday afternoon and I am happy to say that it is something that I am very proud of. It was easier to do than I expected it would be. If I could change the way that I do another podcast in the future, I would search for pictures of a better quality and I would take more time to work on the podcast so I would not feel pressured or in a hurry to get it done. I did conduct some research and this allowed me to find ways to also add music to my podcast. I used the Movie Maker software which I had never used before and I also found a website called Jamedia from which I was able to download free copyrighted music. I also was able to use the Audacity software for some of the sound tracks that I added to my project. I am wondering from my other team members what were some of the challenges and fears that they faced when beginning this project and what things would they do differently if they had to do it again. I would like to say that I am planning on doing more podcasts in the future. This is the type of project that you have to do on a regular basis so you don't forget how to do it. I am very proud of my podcast and I am grateful for the opportunity to complete the assignment.
Hey team 4! This is my blog on podcasts in the media center. After reading all the recommended articles and listening to actual podcasts from elementary students, I have to say I am impressed!
I really liked the idea of the interview; one student is the reporter and one is a character from a book they read - so much better than the regular book report. I also liked the idea of doing book talks with students. This would be a great application to encourage a book club. Podcasts in reference was interesting as well.
Now, while I love all the above ideas I am a little put off by how to make it available. The media center web page is blocked on the school computer by our county filters (that is a whole different topic..) so we can't upload them there and most of our kids don't have computers at home or get to the public library. What are your thoughts on how to make the podcasts available to everyone? My first thought is the news, maybe by adding pictures of the book - it just seems over kill, why not just record them on the news? I am also thinking that maybe a podcast display with earphones and an iPad might work, but that would be hard for our little ones to navigate. Do any of you have creative suggestions? I think this would be great for our kids, but without making it available to everyone it doesn't seems as fun and exciting.
Well, those are my thoughts. What struck all of you in readings as interesting? Did you have any ideas of how you plan on using podcasts in the media center - I would love to read them, because as I tell everyone I haven't had an original thought in years, I just borrow others (and site them, of course)! :)
I do think you could create a Podcast center in the library. We have numerous computers and laptops available for student use. Maybe the podcasts could be loaded to specific computers so students can access them more easily. Or, it is possible to add them to a share drive and provide access to them that way. Then, teachers could use the podcasts in the classroom. Also, students could then create their own podcasts and share them with each other and present them as book reports. Just a few ideas!
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ReplyDeleteWelcome everyone to the Team 4 Blog. My name is Crystal Cooper and I hope that by reading this blog all of those who view it will become more proficient in the use of technology as it pertains to the classroom.
ReplyDeletePodcasting-I was extremely nervous about the beginning podcast assignment. I had never done one before and I was not even sure what a podcast was. I also thought that it would take a long time and I felt like it was something that I would struggle with. I labored through it on one Sunday afternoon and I am happy to say that it is something that I am very proud of. It was easier to do than I expected it would be. If I could change the way that I do another podcast in the future, I would search for pictures of a better quality and I would take more time to work on the podcast so I would not feel pressured or in a hurry to get it done. I did conduct some research and this allowed me to find ways to also add music to my podcast. I used the Movie Maker software which I had never used before and I also found a website called Jamedia from which I was able to download free copyrighted music. I also was able to use the Audacity software for some of the sound tracks that I added to my project. I am wondering from my other team members what were some of the challenges and fears that they faced when beginning this project and what things would they do differently if they had to do it again. I would like to say that I am planning on doing more podcasts in the future. This is the type of project that you have to do on a regular basis so you don't forget how to do it. I am very proud of my podcast and I am grateful for the opportunity to complete the assignment.
ReplyDeleteHey team 4! This is my blog on podcasts in the media center. After reading all the recommended articles and listening to actual podcasts from elementary students, I have to say I am impressed!
ReplyDeleteI really liked the idea of the interview; one student is the reporter and one is a character from a book they read - so much better than the regular book report. I also liked the idea of doing book talks with students. This would be a great application to encourage a book club. Podcasts in reference was interesting as well.
Now, while I love all the above ideas I am a little put off by how to make it available. The media center web page is blocked on the school computer by our county filters (that is a whole different topic..) so we can't upload them there and most of our kids don't have computers at home or get to the public library. What are your thoughts on how to make the podcasts available to everyone? My first thought is the news, maybe by adding pictures of the book - it just seems over kill, why not just record them on the news? I am also thinking that maybe a podcast display with earphones and an iPad might work, but that would be hard for our little ones to navigate. Do any of you have creative suggestions? I think this would be great for our kids, but without making it available to everyone it doesn't seems as fun and exciting.
Well, those are my thoughts. What struck all of you in readings as interesting? Did you have any ideas of how you plan on using podcasts in the media center - I would love to read them, because as I tell everyone I haven't had an original thought in years, I just borrow others (and site them, of course)! :)
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I do think you could create a Podcast center in the library. We have numerous computers and laptops available for student use. Maybe the podcasts could be loaded to specific computers so students can access them more easily. Or, it is possible to add them to a share drive and provide access to them that way. Then, teachers could use the podcasts in the classroom. Also, students could then create their own podcasts and share them with each other and present them as book reports. Just a few ideas!
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