Podcasting

=**//Instructional Uses of Podcasting //**=

__Summary of Technology Standards addressed__: 1. Identify, locate, retrieve and differentiate among a variety of electronic sources of information using technology. 2. Evaluate information critically and competently for a specific purpose. 3. Organize, categorize and store information for efficient retrieval. 4. Apply information accurately in order to solve a problem or answer a question. 1. Use telecommunications to collaborate with peers, parents, colleagues, administrators and/or experts in the field. 2. Select appropriate technologies for a particular communication goal. 3. Use productivity tools to publish information. 4. Use multiple digital sources to communicate information online. 3. Use appropriate technology to share results and solutions with others, such as parents and the larger community. 1. Assess students’ learning/ instructional needs to identify the appropriate technology for instruction. 2. Evaluate technology materials and media to determine their most appropriate instructional use. 3. Select and apply research-based practices for integrating technology into instruction. 4. Use appropriate instructional strategies for integrating technology into instruction. 5. Select and use appropriate technology to support content-specific student learning outcomes. 6. Develop an appropriate assessment for measuring student outcomes through the use of technology. 7. Manage a technology-enhanced environment to maximize student learning. 1. Create a professional development plan that includes resources to support the use of technology in lifelong learning. 2. Use resources of professional organizations and groups that support the integration of technology into instruction. 3. Continually evaluate and reflect on professional practices and emerging technologies to support student learning. 4. Identify local, state and national standards and use them to improve teaching and learning. 1. Practice responsible and appropriate use of technology systems, software, and information a) Explain the purpose of and follow the acceptable use policy b) Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others when using technology c) Practice responsible use of technology systems d) Demonstrate proper care of equipment (such as following lab rules, handling equipment with care, appropriate printing of resources) a) Use technology tools, including software and hardware, from a range of teacher-selected options to learn new content or reinforce skills 1. Use and explain how selected technology tools encourage collaboration a) Use technology tools to work collaboratively within the classroom b) Use technology tools to exchange ideas with individuals or groups outside of the classroom collaboratively within the school community b) Use technology tools to exchange ideas with individuals or groups outside of the school community c) Articulate the advantages of collaboration supported by technology tools a) Explain how the selected technology tools are being used to accomplish tasks efficiently * b) Create new documents to complete learning assignments 1. Select and use technology for communication a) Use communication tools (such as e-mail, discussion boards, online conferences, Learning Management Systems, portfolios) to gather information, share ideas, and respond to questions * b) Present information independently to various audiences c) Evaluate the appropriateness of media formats for various purposes * 1. Select and use technology to express ideas a) Use multimedia and publishing tools to express original ideas with print, drawings, digital images, existing or original video, sounds, and/or personal recordings b) Present ideas and information in formats such as electronic presentations, web pages or graphic organizers that are appropriate to a specific audience * c) Change, edit, and revise graphs, graphics, presentations, and word processing documents * d) Evaluate student-created product design based on purpose, audience, and format* 1. Use and evaluate information resources available through technology, independently or with assistance a) Select relevant information from appropriate technology resources * b) Select and read to gain information from electronic personal interest materials, such as brochures, books, magazines, cookbooks, and web sites 1. Use and evaluate technology tools to organize information a) Use technology tools independently to support notetaking* b) Use technology tools to support data collection *
 * // Teacher Technology Standards //**
 * I. Information Access, Evaluation, Processing and Application- ** Access, evaluate, process and apply information efficiently and effectively.
 * II. Communication **
 * A ** . Use technology effectively and appropriately to interact electronically.
 * B. ** Use technology to communicate information in a variety of formats.
 * IV ** . ** Assessment for Administration and Instruction- ** Use technology to analyze problems and develop data-driven solutions for instructional and school improvement.
 * V. Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction- ** Design, implement and assess learning experiences that incorporate use of technology in a curriculum-related instructional activity to support understanding, inquiry, problem solving, communication and/or collaboration.
 * VII. Professional Growth- ** Develop professional practices that support continual learning and professional growth in technology.
 * //Student Technology Standards //**
 * II. Digital Citizenship- ** Demonstrate an understanding of the history of technology and its impact on society, and practice ethical, legal, and responsible use of technology to assure safety.
 * B. Legal and Ethical Issues **
 * III. Technology for Learning and Collaboration- ** Use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration
 * A. Learning **
 * 1. Select and use technology tools to enhance learning **
 * B. Encourage Collaboration **
 * C. Increase Productivity **** 1. Use and explain how technology tools increase productivity **
 * IV. Technology for Communication and Expression- ** Use technology to communicate information and express ideas using various media formats
 * A. Communication **
 * B. Expression **
 * V. Technology for Information Use and Management- ** Use technology to locate, evaluate, gather, and organize information
 * A. Locate, Evaluate, and Gather Information **
 * B. Organize information **

**//__Description __//** In our classroom, we read and discuss articles for both Reading and Social Studies. I found an article that I felt the students would definitely have some strong opinions about. I assigned it for homework and asked them to share their thoughts verbally, as if we were discussing it in class.

**//__Reflection__//** This was a relatively easy tool to use on my part. The thing that took the most time was adding each of my students manually, because I didnt have my lists saved as an excel file format; but, even this was easy to do, just a little time consuming. The students found it fun to use.

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