Audio Podcasting to enhance 21st Century Literacy

By: Tracy BrownED 5670-01 Literacy and

Technology

Why use Podcasts to enhance Literacy? • For some children they

don't enjoy reading books. • Audio Podcasts grab the

attention of students with technology that they are familiar.

• The average student spends only 2 hours reading book compared to spending 5 1/2 hours on a computer

 

How to make a podcast

• Making a podcast is easy.• Pick a theme. • Choose the content to be

used in the podcast.• All that you need is a

computer and a microphone.

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How does Audio Podcasts make a difference in Literacy• Audio Podcast puts a

human voice to stories.• It captures the audience it

is intended to capture.• This tool will allow

teachers to reach those students that are hard to reach.

 

Accommodating students with special needs.• Some students have a

difficulty with reading.• This technology will allow

those students with reading problems to be able to enjoy stories.

• They will also be able to create stories with ease.

 

Why are Podcasts so popular?

• MP3's have been around for at least a decade, and internet radio has been around for a while too.

• So why all the hype?•  Podcasts can be downloaded to your computer and

automatically linked to your MP3 player.• It can be done without you doing a thing.• The immediate results is what makes it a powerful tool.• Teachers can have podcasts downloaded to their computer

every morning without having to lift a finger.• Then they can have them uploaded to their mp3 players.• The best thing is that podcasts are free.

  

Educational Podcasts

Billy Gorilly's Podcast For Kids "The Best" Practice, Practice, Practice - "Never Give Up!" http://recap.ltd.uk/playpodcasts/playaudiopod.php?URL=http://billygorilly.com/podcast_media/BillyGorillyShow_episode25_03-01-11.mp3