Podcasting

What I learned about podcasting? I learned a lot about podcasting. First I learned exactly what podcasting is. Podcasting is a method of distributing multimedia files such as audio programs or music videos. POD means (Personal On Demand). I actually learned a lot about podcasting and I found it to be very interesting. I never really thought about using podcasting nor did I care about learning what it is and what it does, but after watching the video on podcasting it was very interesting and helpful information. I am very interesting in using it in the future for my classroom. the good thing about podcasting is that it works on just about any device and you can create a show and subscribe to a show any where in the world. You can use podcasting can be used in the classroom by recording classroom expectations at the beginning of the school year, classroom lectures, testing review sessions, and record classroom discussions. these are some of the things you can do with podcasting in your classroom that would be very helpful and beneficial.

How is podcasting different/similar to web 2.0? Well to me it is not much of a difference I mean they all do different things and they are all helpful beneficial tools to use in and out of the classrooms. I do not think that one is better than the other each one does exactly what it needs to do to get the job done. they are all very important tools and devices and I am so glad I am taking this class because I have learned so much that I knew I would have not learned if I had not taken this class.

No I do not own a iPod or MP3 player. If I did own an ipod I would use it in my classroom to enhance students learning in many different ways. For example, you can use them in reading groups or in small groups math activities. You can use ipods for many different reasons in the classroom. Some advantages of  online communication tools are: flexibility-accessible 24x7, and place as long as you have internet connection, leveling: people who usually don't speak up can say as much as they like while "loud" people can not interrupt, and documented- unlike verbal conversation, online discussion is lasting and you can always go back and read it over again. Some disadvantages are: Text-based- predominantly relies on inputting text which can be challenging for those who don't like to write or have poor keyboard skills, no physical clues- without facial expressions and gestures or the ability to retract immediately there's a big risk of misunderstanding, and inefficient- it takes longer than verbal conversation and so it's hard to reply to all the points in a message, easily leaving questions unanswered. These are just my opinion on online communication skills.