I've been studying educational technology for the past year and I have to admit that I've learned an awful lot. There are brilliant and innovative educators of there doing amazing things. As someone who is trying to balance the reality of grad school, teaching 3 different classes, sponsoring several clubs, and being a dad to my 6 month old son, I wonder how these great teachers have time to be, well, so great!
Nevertheless, one of the great ideas that I've kept hearing about again and again over the past year is the idea of podcasting in the classroom. I must say that this sounded like an odd idea to me at first. I enjoy podcasts as much as the next guy, but the time I spend listening to podcasts is usually reserved for comedy or talk shows. How in the world would I use this in the classroom. I've stumbled across some interesting ideas ranging for classroom newscasts to interviewing a historical figure. A list of other great podcasting ideas can be found here. I'm intrigued by the idea, but my concerns are the same as they are with many kinds of technology. I feel like I need to be an expert at something before I assign it to my kids. What will parents think if I simply spring a new type of assignment on their kids in the middle of the year? Perhaps this summer I'll do a little research and make my own podcast. If it's something I enjoy, then you may hear my history students in your earbuds next school year.
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Trent AshcraftI'm a Social Studies teacher in Louisville, KY. I teach AP US History, AP Government, and AP Microeconomics and I drink too much coffee. ArchivesCategories |