Friday, March 20, 2009
Podcasts
My group has started on our podcasts for class. The program audacity is pretty user friendly but it does take a little trial and error to figure things out. I like the idea of using podcasts in my classroom. It seems like a much more usable idea than digital video editing. Once the kids learn which button is record and which one is stop, they could even record themselves independently. (fingers crossed) So far, I've thought of using reader's theater ideas and maybe just reading poems to help with fluency. We could also do interviews or something of that sort to close a unit. Anyone have any good ideas for using podcasting with their class?
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Again Kate, you inspire me! I had not thought of using podcasts in my kindergarten class. Recording the students reading either individually or in a reader's theater is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI like the interview idea. My class is independent enough right noe to interview each other. That would be a cute idea. They could write up their questions and work with a buddy.
ReplyDeleteAudacity is also used as an assessment tool by some teachers. Time the students reading a standard passage. (Maybe not a 100 word passage for Kindergarten) :-) I have also used it to work on fluency skills. Record the first time they read a passage, work on vocabulary and annunciation, and then re-record later. Letting the students hear the improvement in fluency. I've had 2nd graders use it independantly, I bet your Kindergarteners can too.
ReplyDeleteYou could also have your students write a short story about themselves. You could then use this as a listening center. Students could then listen to these stories and have to create a picture about what the person is talking about. Sort of like a comprehension assessment.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the listening center idea Sarah-that would be a very cool assessment tool.
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