Podcast

Using my Educational Philosophy and the program Audacity, I created a podcast.  A podcast is a digital media file that one can create to play for a listener.  It was very easy to create.  First, I read my Educational Philosophy into a microphone.  Then I downloaded a non-copyright music track entitled "In Your Heart."  When saved as a .mp3, the audio track and music can be played together!

In the educational setting, podcasts can be used for a multitude of purposes.  For instance, a teacher can read a story into a podcast for students to listen to on the computer, which would benefit either very young learners or students with learning disabilities or a visual impairment.  Another way to use a podcast would be to digitally record directions that students must follow in order to complete a computer-based project.  Or even instructions for parents on a class blog!  Simple and easy to use, students can be taught Audacity in order to create their own oral presentations.

Click here to listen to my podcast!