Friday, 27 July 2012

Week 4 - Engagement activity Podcasting and digital video

Podcasting 

I use Podcasts for lectures etc at the moment through the use of itunes. I am attempting to publish a podcast of my own using PodOmatic. I have never seen the program before now but it does look simple enough. Podcasts for a learning environment can be a massive advantage for students. You can access world class speakers for free and be able to play them to your classes. I have searched for and used some of the history ones on itunes which I think I could use in a classroom. In regard to commenting on how students could use them in a classroom, they could compile research information working in groups, pairs or alone and create an audio essay that can be accessed by everyone. My major is in history and I would consider using this as an option to a research assessment or even use a podcast as a reflective journal on a field trip. this is my VERY poor attempt at creating a podcast.

http://s0208031.podomatic.com/entry/2012-07-27T00_10_24-07_00

Digital video

Students who design there own video for the purpose of assessment are aloud considerable creative freedom. they are not just limited to standing in front of a whiteboard and talking, but could conduct interviews, visit locations design opening and closing screens and could use acting and role play to communicate a message. The use of digital video is quite culturally relevant tool at this time, where video can go 'viral' throughout the many streams of the never ending internet. Of course, there would be limitations placed on the students when they are designing and producing videos, such as; the approval to use interview, faces, school banners, and other public or private places that could be utilized by the making of a digital video. I am not sure on the ethical guidelines in student movie making, though I will have to inquire at my current school and hopefully post an update. I do know of one senior who is making one for a Modern history assignment so hopefully I will get to see it all take place.
Shane  

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