Podcasts in the Library
Podcasts can be an effective tool to use in both the classroom and the library, and they are great for all ages. One example of using podcasts in the classroom include transforming student presentations to verbal presentations through the use of a podcast. Students can also produce interviews to present to peers. They can also be used as a reflection tool for student learning.
The library can stay current with today's technology by implementing podcasts. They can be used to promote the library, especially book promotion. Podcasts are a great way to produce book talks, provide storytelling, or to premier your library newsletter. They can also be used for book reviews and reading incentive programs. Students can also use podcasts in the library. They can produce a podcast to share research to others, conduct interviews, share creative writing, and to have book readings.
Podcasts are a great way to improve student engagement and creativity. They allow for students to develop public speaking and communication skills. They also allow students to work on the time management skills and marketing skills while promoting their podcasts to others. Podcasts are a great way for students to use problem solving skills when using computational thinking. They are an excellent way for students to show mastery of their learning and to help them become more successful.
Types of Podcasts
SoundCloud- is a resource for podcasts where users can upload their podcasts for free. However there are some limitations for the free version. For me, I didn't find this as user friendly as others, which is why I did not choose to use it for my podcast.
Audioboom - this is another resource for podcasting, however this one is not free. It costs $9.99 per month or $99 per year. There is also a limit of only five podcasts per month. Because of the cost, I did not choose to use this one for podcasting.
Podbean - this one is my favorite so far. As a beginner to podcasts, I found it easy to use when creating and sharing my podcast. There is a free option, however you will have access to a lot more tools with a subscription. Because of its easy use, I chose to use this resource when creating my podcast.
Click below to read my podcast, along with Jennifer and Diana!
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-q5zqq-112e51b
Yes! Podcasts are very effective. I listen to Dr. Laura Sheneman's regularly and she shares great information and ideas for librarians. She talks with librarians from all around Texas and in other states. Great point about how Podcasts develop public speaking and communication skills. I didn't even think of those benefits. I also found Podbean easy for use!
ReplyDeleteI love listening to podcasts. Even when I'm listening to educational podcasts, it is still a nice way to wind down on my way home or even get me pumped up for the school day; just depends on the creator. While I will always enjoy listening to podcasts, I don't know if maintaining my own will be a thing right now because of my lack of time alone to be able to record. I had to beg my family for 20 minutes of silence and was so relieved Natalie and I were able to record in one take!
ReplyDeleteYour podcast was wonderful and I know plenty of teachers who would appreciate the content.
Thank you for expanding on your thoughts about how creating podcasts can be beneficial to students. They get to engaged and creative while developing many skills needed to be successful. Problem solving, speaking clearly, listening, and all teamwork are needed to make a good podcast and students need practice developing these skills.
ReplyDeleteI was not a fan of Soundcloud either. I choose Podbean because it was free, quick and easy to learn and navigate. I enjoyed listening to your podcast.
ReplyDeleteI used Anchor because of the fact that it was 100% free, but then I freaked out because I didn't realize it posted directly to Spotify. Now my voice is on Spotify. I love listening to podcasts, but I don't know if I'd ever be brave enough to create one for myself. I do see the educational benefit of a podcast, however, and feel like there need to be more created for public education.
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