Trends in Technology

Podcasting, what is it?

 Podcasts or "audiobloggling"  has been recorded since 1980s. However, with the technology to we are listening and blogging more and more today- even in the classrooms!

 Personally, I did not start listening to podcasts until this summer. Throughout these past months, I became obsessed with listening to podcasts on my commute to work. With a click of a button, I was submerged into my favorite podcasts! Let me tell you, the categories of podcasts can look overwhelming. People podcast and post about anything! There's podcasts about wresting, podcasts for teachers, random trivia, the list goes on! 

 I follow many teachers on Instagram and we share/post any ideas other teachers may find helpful. One of my followers is also a 1st grade teacher and implements podcasting in her 1st grade classroom as a part of centers. Now, these podcasts options are approved by the teacher in which students select from and listen to. From her posts, I've noticed many students enjoy listening and learning about topics. After listening, she has her students fill out a form that rates the episode and has them provide 2 facts they learned as they listened in on the podcasts. To think, students as young as 6 can be listening to podcasts in the classroom! 

Podcasts in the classroom, but why?
Courtesy of Susan Riley

Did you know podcasts are free to listen to?! 
Last year, a teacher from my school noticed a group of 5th graders weren't being challenged and oftentimes "bored" because they'd finish their work early. Instead of giving them another book to read, the teacher decided to have them create their own Podcasts. Students were given the roles of editing, manager, etc. and would record their thoughts about the book for the class and the whole world to hear! By the end of the year, their podcast became known throughout the community and were visiting other middle schools after school to record their podcast and share their thoughts and questions on books being read currently in their reading class.  

I think podcasting would be a great opportunity for middle schoolers to create because it helps them voice their opinions. It challenges them to share their opinions and listen on to other opinions to view different perspectives. As for younger students, I think podcasts gives them a great opportunity to listen on and discuss afterwards what was learned about. It can be a great learning resource when teaching opinion writing because they can be able to rate a podcast and learn to support their reasoning by writing why they may or may not like it. 
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Awesome resources!!
Need help with finding the right podcast for your classroom or wanting more resources? Below are some awesome links! 
This link provides steps in creating your own podcast and the materials needed to be able to record and edit your sessions. 

 2. Podcasts boost stamina?? 
Yes, it's true. Podcasts can help boost stamina and a love for literacy! This link is an article that shows how podcasts boost literacy skills. 
3. Podcasts for kids 
This link provides a variety of podcasts for students of all ages. It also provides tips and ideas to incorporate podcasts in the classroom.

 4. More Podcasts! A link with more podcast suggestions for students to listen on to. 

 5. Podcasts for teachers We, as teachers need to also listen to podcasts so here is a list with some suggestions on what to listen to! Personal favorite of mine is The Educated by Design!

 5. Teachers Pay Teachers  This link will direct you to the TPT site where you can see resources teachers have made and provided for other teachers to implement in their classroom.

6. The Pros & Cons of Podcasts 
This blog gives you the benefits (but also the disadvantages) of incorporating podcasts in your classroom. 

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