There are many uses for podcasts and audio recordings in a educational context. I have chosen to explore those relating to Grade 8 Maths.
Meet my kitten Mog
She always seems to get herself in all sorts of trouble. Listen to her podcast below and help her to remember where she is using integers. It's important to remember that Mog is renowned for waffling on, so please take note of only the important points.
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-15 -14 -13 -12 -11 -10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5
Interestingly enough, something as simple as the above example can tap into all levels of thinking according to Bloom's Taxonomy.
What about in a business classroom context where students are exploring the customs of different countries relative to business transactions? Instead of listing answers in a homework book, how much more engaging would it be to record podcasts of interviews where students act out an international transaction? What if these were transformed three-dimensionally using digital video technology?
The below Tube clip shows how simple pictures can be connected using song to make a very effective movie presentation...and also a catchy way to think about podcasting.
Susan I am an animal lover. presntly got a dog but love cats. This image is beautiful. You are very lucky to have a cat in your life.
ReplyDeleteCouldn't get Mog's podcast to play.
Well done.
Thanks Gary.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure why it won't play for you. When I log into my blog externally, it seems to work perfectly. Maybe I'll hit up Oliver or Ross as they have sucessful podcasts embedded in their Week 4 blogs.
Appreciate the feedback :)
S
Hi Susan, I love the kitten podcast - i had no problems listening to it :)
ReplyDeleteI think that you have found a really unique way of getting kids attention and have them keen to do some math calculations.
I'm yet to get to this in my activities, but am excited now that i've seen what you've done.
Gail
PS I'm soooooo going to remember this and use your idea if i ever have to teach math :)
PPS Or I could just have a soft spot for kittens as we got a new family member over the Christmas holidays too ;)