Podcasting

A podcast is defined as recorded audio that is stored on a Web site that can be downloaded to a computer or a portable media player such as an iPod. Podcasts can be used to share all kinds of information with anyone at any time. Some examples of podcasts include music, radio shows, new stories, television commentaries, and even classroom lectures.

I will use podcasting in my classroom to record parts of lessons to put on my teacher web page so students will be able to access the lessons if they missed a day of class. Also, if I place the podcasts of my lessons on the internet, students will be able to listen to the lesson multiple times until they understand the material. It will also be useful for my students when they are studying.

One positive about podcasts is that they can be downloaded automatically. Podcasts enable students and teachers to share all kinds of information with anyone at anytime. Podcasts are beneficial in the classroom because some students are audio learners rather than visual learners. This is beneficial when students are viewing a teacher web page so they can study or learn a topic by listening to what is being taught rather than just looking at it. For example, if a student is absent, he or she can download the podcast of a recorded lesson. The only negative that I can think of for using a podcast is that some students may not have a computer or way to access a podcast.