Podcasts

The first podcast that I listened to was "SMARTBoard Lessons 148". This episode discussed the Top 10 ways to use the SMARTBoard and other technological tools in the classroom. Ben Hazzard and Joan Badger, the host of the program, were joined by guest who were all in different cities and states. Questions from teachers who use SMARTBoard in the classroom had been sent in, and the group attempted to supply answers. The "harmless and carefree" banner that exists between the two hosts, lends humor to the podcast while delivering resourceful information. The second podcast was "Kidcast #53-Podcasting the Field Trip by Dan Schmit. I found his idea of "re-energizing the field trip" very interesting. He introduced several ideas and concepts that would enhance the experience more academically.
"Connect Learning" featured an episode with David Warlick conducting a workshop on Web 2.0 April 3, 2008. The educators present were all affiliated with a program that serviced children in an institutional or transient program. The teachers were given the opportunity to stand and give their reason for the "advantages of having technology" available to their students. The same sentiments were echoed again and again. "Students would gain a sense of "individualism" in being able to create blogs and podcast. Being able to explore using technology would enhance the learning experience give students an incentive to want to come to school. Children need to exposed to technology because of its' importance in society.
The podcast "Ed Talk" episode 19, Parents as Partners, consist of parents (all professionally employed in technological fields)discussing ways in which parents can support their children in the 21st century school setting. Tips were offered on how to better educated parents so that they may be technologically inclined. "MacBreak Weekly" episode 126 were discussing the Flash becoming available on the i-phone. along with their "Tech" picks of the week. "This Week in Photography" features topics dealing with every aspect of photography. This week's episodes discussed the Nikon SDK development kit and a senator wanting to pass a bill requiring all camera phones to click when a photo is taken.
I'll admit that I had never her of podcast until having to post this blog. Before listening to any of the above mentioned, I familiarized myself with podcast. All the podcast that I listened to were very informing and well delivered. I look forward to creating my own.