In week 8 of this course we learned about podcasts and how easy they are to create. Podcasting allows the general public to download audio files from different podcasting websites to listen to on their computers. There are also various podcasting websites that allows people to upload their own personal audio files that they have created themselves. I believed it would be very difficult to create a podcast; however, in class we were taught how simple it can be. Using Apple's Garage Band I was able to create my own sound file. This program allows one to record voices and music and include various jingles and pictures within the podcast. This program was user-friendly and I would definitely recommend it to people I know.
Podcasting will definitely be very useful in a classroom setting. As a teacher I will be able to find various podcast episodes pertaining to the lesson plan of the day for my students to listen to or watch. This will be very beneficial to students who are auditory learners. There are also different podcasting websites that contain recordings explaining different concepts in the areas of math, writing, grammar, etc. I will definitely be recommending these sites to students I feel can use a little extra help in certain subjects. Also, having students create their own podcasts can have a very positive effect. Knowing a real audience exists can increase a student's motivation to try hard and create something they are proud to call their own.
Below is a website that contains podcasts explaining different mathematical concepts. I thought this was really cool and I will definitely be having my students use it!
http://www.mathgrad.com/
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