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Technology in the Classroom It’s easier than you think! |
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Editor:
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In this edition: Podcasting in
Education We will be exploring what Podcasting is and how it can be
used as an educational tool. Also included are links to
Podcasting tutorials, podcast
lesson plans and example podcasts created by
students, educators, and others related to education. Additionally, a link to
the I hope you enjoy this brief tour of Podcasting and explore
how it can enhance your students’ education. See you on iTunes! Post a comment, question or idea at http://techclassroom.wordpress.com/.
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Teachers see iPods as educational tool
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Podcasting In Education provides an
excellent overview of what Podcasting is and how it can enhance education. For educators, this fast,
convenient, and low cost way to extend lessons beyond the classroom is
attracting significant interest. From simply recording existing class
lectures to developing new supplemental course material, instructors and
students can realize many benefits utilizing downloadable content. Learn more about
Podcasting and its impact on education.
What does educational research say about
Podcasting? Duke iPod First-Year Experience Duke’s summary of their
initial iPod initiative showed potential for such technology in enhancing
students’ educational experience. One conclusion from the report
states: Benefits of academic iPod use
It’s midweek at Anywhere State University. Jenny
rolls out of bed at about
“We watched Podium turn into a real motivator for
the group,” comments Eneas. “The kids went wild creating
interviews, reviews, news, music, poems and stories. Not only this, but by
using the Internet as a medium through which to broadcast to the wider world,
they were also becoming aware of what is acceptable and how to engage with
different audiences.” Read more |
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Copyright law is relevant to podcasts because it applies
to creative and expressive works, which are most of the things that are
included in a podcast. This includes, for example, performances, scripts,
interviews, musical works and sound recordings. Under current US copyright
law, copyright attaches automatically to creative, expressive works once they
have been “fixed”, i.e. written down or recorded. This means that
when you come across such a work, you should, as a general rule and subject
to some exceptions noted in Sections 1.2.2 — “The Goods News: 5
Instances Where Permission Is Not Required,” 1.2.3 —
“Special Rules for Librarians & Teachers” and 1.2.9 —
“Fair Use Under Copyright Law And Its Application To Podcasts,”
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Digital
Science Experiments- Be sure to watch the Example Student Project! |
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* You will need
iTunes on your computer to access these podcasts. Download it here. Radio Willow Web- A
collection of podcast by K-5 students in *Grammar Girl’s
Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing: Good
vs. Well *Ecogeeks:
Science Video Podcasts: Rainforest *A School
in the Coulee Podcast: Cells
and More! *Reading
Rockets Interviews: Katherine
Paterson- Interviews with children’s authors Storynory-
Free podcasts of audio stories Free Classic Audio Books- a
small collection of classic books including The Wind in the Willows, The
Education Podcast Network- links to a variety of educator and student
created podcast on a variety of topics Discovery Channel Radio-
listen to Discovery Channel series, science news and behind-the-scenes
interviews Our City Podcasts-
A collection of podcast from around the country. Any class or school can
create and add a podcast about their city. Download the planning packet
to get started! |
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