Podcasts

"A podcast is an audio or video file archived on the Internet in such a way that it can be automatically accessed by a personal computer, downloaded and transferred to a portable MP3 player"(Department of Education WA, 2010) The department (2010) also suggests that "creating a podcast allows students to share learning experiences. It provides them with a world-wide audience that makes learning meaningful and assessment authentic."

The podcast I made "Bad Hair Day", is an example of a personal recount from the unit "Who we are", from the Learning Place website, which I am adapting for Assessment 3.

The podcast was simple to use and is a great tool for students in the classroom. As a Learning Manager podcasts could be used for lesson reviews, book readings and a record of class discussions. Students could then download episodes onto their ipods or mp3 players. Students can create podcasts to share stories and ideas, and receive feedback from their peers, parents or teachers.

Reference
Department of Education WA, (2010) retrieved December 14 from http://www.det.wa.edu.au/education/cmis/eval/curriculum/ict/podcasts/