Before tonight's class I already knew podcasting existed, but the explanation and tutorials tonight have proven to be very valuable. Allocating time properly to expose and educate students at an early age will increase their chances of familiarity and overcoming obstacles. Podcasts are a free, on demand, and are easy to subscribe to a plethora of topics. If you have anything to say about any topic, but no audience to talk to podcasting might be the creative outlet you are in search of. Podcasting gives the narrator a voice, everyone is a potential broadcaster by empowering individual choice. A broadcast can be achieved through common technology components such as a computer, microphone, and internet access. Pod and Screencasting are an amazing approach to individual based learning. Many students including ELL and SPED can learn at their own pace. This technology allows students to receive help without the traditional textbook. Students have another valuable resource that is free and available outside of the classroom.
If you are committed to taking casting to the next level then screen casting is the approach to take. The students I teach should excel and stand out as an outstanding student, but are usually apprehensive due to the pressures of the dominant popular student culture. Many of the students that are highly regarded by their peers often choose to be underachievers. Now I have a mini remedy for this classroom epidemic. I can use Screen Cast technology as a formative assessment by utilizing the attributes of the program. Every student will have the opportunity to submit their answer explanations without any pressure other than the technology itself (which we will practice). I am very confident in my ability to adapt and implement technology into the California curriculum it is just a matter of time and exposure to the unknown.
I like the idea of screencasting which allows students to learn on their own pace without pressure from the others in class. As the video said, students could pause, rewind and repeat the instruction as many as they need.Through Screencasts, high achivers can soar through contents without interruptions. Low achivers would have time to absorb materials bit by bit without being left behind puzzled. Teachers can allocate instructional time accordingly to meet student individual needs.
ReplyDeleteAs educators, we have to transform ourself from knowledge providers to active learners who are dedicated to adapt and implement technologies to classrooms. Technologies not only assist students in learning but also are essential skills required in the twenty first century.Our students should be equipped academically and technologically when they leave schools.