I really enjoyed sampling some of the podcasts and vodcasts that were available. One of my favorites was about Giant Pandas on untamedscience.com It's amazing how the panda is so appealing and well-loved by so many people, and yet it is on the verge of extinction. I found this vodcast to be very informative and I think my first graders last year would have liked seeing it, even though some of the information would have been a little over their heads.
http://www.untamedscience.com/biodiversity/giant-panda/
I was also pleased to find on their site that in addition to their blog and podcasts, they have video links to youtube. I found a fun little video about matter and one about the water cycle, which I will be teaching next year, in second grade.
I think using podcasts or vodcasts in the classroom would be a great idea. With the access to the internet at our fingertips with smartphones and tablets, and knowing that our kids are natives to this type of technology, it's kinda dumb not to use these tools! I love the idea of recording and posting some of those "back-to-school" things: supply lists, classroom rules, homework expectations, etc.
It could be something that parents and students have access to 24-7. I really want to try this at the beginning of the next school year.
I bookmarked most of the sites, so that I will remember how to get back there when needed later.
I agree, they are a great resource. My problem has always been finding the time to listen to everything and decide what I can use. I can't wait to be the librarian finding amazing things for the teachers, who don't have the time.
ReplyDeleteI agree, they are a great resource. My problem has always been finding the time to listen to everything and decide what I can use. I can't wait to be the librarian finding amazing things for the teachers, who don't have the time.
ReplyDeleteI loved reviewed you vodast on the pandas. I am not sure if this site was intended for an elementary population but I think my highschool students would lover viewing it as well. The map help students understand where pandas live. You make adding a vodcast look easy. I think I want to try to add one to my blog. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteInformative blog! it was very useful for me.Thanks for sharing. Do share more ideas regularly.
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