Podcasts - Another interesting and worthwhile technology project this week. It's hard to believe that only a few short weeks ago, I would get nervous and stressed about doing the assigned week's project. Now, I no longer have fear. I look forward to jumping into the unknown realm of technology and tackling the assignment. My husband was amazed at the ease in which I was able to navigate Jing and Screencast, and the relatively short period of time I made my podcast. He plans to start using podcasts in his classroom.
This activity ties into my second journal article presentation I explored a few weeks ago. Science teachers were using vodcasts (video podcasts) to present the lecture to their students outside of the classroom. Under this vodcast model, the teachers had an additional 50-65 minutes of a 90-minute class period to assist students understand the content. The teachers used class time to conduct more hands-on learning and directly help students with assignments and labs. By allowing students to learn by using different modes of instruction and technology allows more opportunities in pursuing higher education. The experience in learning with podcasts and other Web 2.0 technologies teaches students accountability and discipline, which in turn makes on-line courses a good option for them.
Fear, ignorance and being stagnat is what prevents change in anything. I unfortunately fell into all three categories. A half-day, or even a full-day staff development will not change persons' teaching practices and/or habits. A person needs time to evolve. I had not realized how much technology and the classroom enviroment has changed since I graduated from college. I only wish that I had returned to school sooner. Education is important and should be on-going for life. Therefore if I had a wand and could make a change, I would make it possible for teachers to return to college at least once a year to take a technology course at the expense of their district. Real-life education is life transforming. At least, it has been for me.
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