Podcasting is being debated as a new e-learning tool that will possibly change mobile learning. Podcasting is a simple realization of audio content syndication that mainly targets mobile digital devices via audioblogs on the Web.
Podcasting serves anytime and anywhere. Once downloaded it can be used whenever, and that makes it convenient for kids when they are studying. It can also be treated as a tool for music, language and theatre education.
I feel that this article gave lots of good things to do with podcasting. I like how it brings up the fact that once downloaded it can be referred to and looked at over and over again. It’s very helpful in memorization of things, and when you can’t remember something you can look back at it easily.
Podcasting can be used for lectures, letting students review them after they’ve been done. It is also a valuable tool to allow students listen to interviews with famous people relevant to the material in class, without being tied to computers. It can also be used for students posting projects, or even having “pod-pals” like pen-pals, but using podcasts
I found it interesting that Duke gave their incoming students iPods and loaded them up with orientation and schedules. I also think it’s a great idea to use podcasts for lectures so you can go over the lectures again and pick up what you’ve missed.
Podcasting can be a very helpful tool in your classroom. It’s becoming a very popular tool, and teachers should become aware of how to use it before they get in the classroom so they can utilize it to its fullest. But when using podcasting you must remember to be cautious of what you’re doing. This is also a great tool for students, so the more you know about Podcasting, the more you can help your students.
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