Podcasting



__Technology Standard Addressed__

II. Communication

B. Use of technology to communicate information in a variety of formats

1. Select appropriate technologies for a particular communication goal 2. Use productivity tools to publish information 3. Use multiple digital sources to communicate information online.

IV. Assessment for Administration and Instruction

Use technology to analyze problems and develop data-driven solutions for instructional and school improvement

1. Research and analyze data related to student and school performance 2. Apply findings and solutions to establish instructional and school improvement goals. 3. Use appropriate technology to share results and solutions with others, such as parents and the larger community.

__Description__ Power point directions

Project Title: Identifying Potentially Harmful Household Items Voicethread.

The student were required to find potentially harmful chemicals in their homes. The students began by completing a chart that listed each item and possible side affects. After listing the items, the students either took pictures of the item using a digital camera or searched for pictures on the internet. During the next part of the lesson the students logged onto voicethread using the class username and password. The class began to create each voicethread by uploading images, and adding comments as needed. The voice comments were based a series of questions included with the activity.

The artifacts that I have provided include examples of teacher and student use of voicethread or a podcast. I began by creating instructions for using voicethreadmedia type="custom" key="3903463"

Instructional Methods: My Environmental Science class consisted of 30 students, and I divided the students into groups of three. Each student selected a group role. The group roles were project manager, editor, and technology expert.



__Student Examples

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Reflection__

Voicethread is a wonderful concept. Most of my students enjoyed creating the podcast, and I think that this will become apart of my classroom requirements. I have also had the oppurtunity to provide a Voicethread/Podcasting workshop to members of my staff, and all of the teachers were excited about using Voicethread in the classroom.