November 17, 2011 - Podcasting and
iTunes
A podcast is a series of digital media files (either audio or video) that are released episodically and downloaded through web syndication. Podcasting provide an engaging learning environment for students. It provides activities for researching, organizing, editing, recording, and a medium to express their creativity. Podcasting - Podcasting is used across the curriculum giving all students the opportunity to showcase their finished product.
iTunes is a digital media player used for playing and organizing digital music and video files. iTunes U is an innovative way to get educational material in the hands of students.
Assignments:
1. Explore the many podcasts available in iTunes and iTunesU.
2. Create a podcast using GarageBand.
3. Comment on this post. Include ways you could use podcasting with your students, something you learned in class, or thoughts about a podcast you viewed.