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Pod Casting as an Pod Casting as an Assessment ToolAssessment ToolPresented By Anne BakerScience Teacher Edgemont Campus
What is a Pod Cast?What is a Pod Cast?A pod cast is the
process of creating and publishing a digital broadcast.
Pod Casts can be created by anyone about anything.
Pod casts can be enhanced (watching still pictures while listening to audio)
Pod casts can be a Vod Cast, which is a video pod cast
How do we explain this to How do we explain this to our students?our students?
A Podcast is like a radio show where you are listening to the people talk about a subject.
A Podcast is like when you are watching TV and the picture goes out but you hear the sounds.
Sometimes the best way to explain a podcast is to let them listen to one.
Some Podcasts to use to Some Podcasts to use to help explain a podcast to help explain a podcast to studentsstudentsBobby BucketAn example of
an adult created pod cast
http://recap.ltd.uk/moodle/mod/resource/view.php?id=46
Web pages are in the handout
Ace KidsAn example of a
student created pod cast
http://recap.ltd.uk/moodle/mod/resource/view.php?id=44
Now I know what a podcast Now I know what a podcast is Why would I use it in my is Why would I use it in my classroom?classroom? Educational Benefits of
PodcastingIn addition to providing teachers with a new way to communicate course content, podcasting can benefit students because it is a hands-on activity.
Podcasts are an excellent means to motivate students because they use devices that are part of the students’ experience
to talk about and practice speaking skills
for students to use the process of writing
for students to work collaboratively
Classroom ManagementTeachers use podcasts to distribute key points of lectures that students need to review. When students miss class, they can download the lecture their teacher has posted on iTunes or another Web site.
CollaborationStudents work together to produce a podcast. For example, students study a character in a novel and prepare a podcast about that character.
Higher-Order Thinking SkillsStudents are assigned an argumentative research topic and then develop a podcast to present their position. This is and alternative to the traditional research paper.
Student Portfolios
Now I know what a podcast Now I know what a podcast is, How do I use it in the is, How do I use it in the classroomclassroom
Record your own lesson and up load it to the internet where your students can access it.
Review podcasts online to use in your classroom as part of instruction.
Use the concept of a podcast as a form of assessment for your students.
High Quality Pod CastHigh Quality Pod Cast The topic is presented in an interesting and imaginative
way The content is well structured and organized
Sources for further information (websites and email) are included
Effective use is made of the presenter, discussions and interviews
Vocals are clear without background noise or popping
Presenters are clearly heard above background music and effects
Any audio effects are used to enhance the content and presentation
Smooth edits are evident in transitions between segments
Satisfactory Quality Satisfactory Quality PodcastPodcast The topic is presented in an appropriate and relevant
way
The content is suitably structured and organized
Further information (websites and email) is referred to
Effective use is made of the presenter, discussions and interviews
Vocals are audible and without distortion
Presenters can be heard above background music and effects
Audio editing means smooth transitions between segments
Poor Quality PodcastPoor Quality Podcast The topic is presented in a tedious and uninteresting way The content is unstructured and disorganized
No sources for further information (websites and email) are included
Ineffective use is made of the presenter, discussions and interviews
Vocals are inaudible or distorted
Presenters cannot be heard above background music and effects
Any audio effects detract from the content and presentation Rough audio edits are evident in transitions between
segments
Step 1: Setting students up for Step 1: Setting students up for success!success!
Teach your students how to determine if a pod cast is of good quality for educational purposes.
Use a rubric and let them score a few podcasts.
(please find rubric 1 in your packet and get your writing utensil ready, we are going to try this.)
Your Turn!Your Turn!Lets listen to 2 podcasts and
score them using a rubric.Make a note on the quality of the
content and production of the podcasts.
http://recap.ltd.uk/moodle/mod/resource/view.php?id=46
http://recap.ltd.uk/moodle/mod/resource/view.php?id=49
Discuss!Discuss!With your shoulder buddy please
discuss the following:Did you score both podcasts the same?If not, what differences of opinion did
you have?What score do you think your students
would give these podcasts?How many podcasts do you think you
would need to share with your students to help them see the difference
ResultsResultsBoth podcasts were of high
quality or satisfactory qualityBobby Bucket HighUnicef Satisfactory
How do I grade my How do I grade my students?students?Use a rubric, a generic one is
providedLet your students grade several
podcasts using the same rubric you are going to use so they can experience for themselves how they are going to be graded
What? You don’t have What? You don’t have Internet in the Classroom? Internet in the Classroom? No Problem!No Problem!You can use the podcast idea without the
podcast. Have students prepare their cast as if they
were putting it online.Let them choose music for transitions
(teacher approved of course)Have them podcast in the classroom, have a
“microphone” for them and allow them to run their podcast for their classmates.
Consider allowing students to work in teams. Ask them to create a plan for the podcast so students are accountable for their portion.
Yes! I can podcast if I only Yes! I can podcast if I only knew how to uploadknew how to uploadThere is an article in the handout
that has specific details about how to upload a podcast
Here are the basics
Podcast Upload BasicsPodcast Upload BasicsOne of the easiest ways to make a podcast is
through podcast-making sites such as http://podomatic.com. This site is free and allows students to host their podcasts on a server and present their ideas to the world. Very user friendly
Another site for creating podcasts is audacity- free source for recording and editing podcasts
Podbean.com is also really easy and free, this site has the option of paying for more options but the basic option is all a student needs. Lets peek at podbean.com
Resources used for this Resources used for this presentationpresentationOnline Learning Studio:
Podcasting Basics, Tutor: Dave Jobbings
http://recap.ltd.uk/moodle/course/view.php?id=2
Teaching Today, How To Articles: Pod Casting Basics
http://teachingtoday.glencoe.com/howtoarticles/podcasting-basics