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Week 6 Reflection

Our class was visited by a outside human resource who gave us a lesson based on;

1. What is a Podcast?
2. How can it be created?
3. In what ways can this be beneficial in and outside of the classroom?

What is a Podcast you may ask? 

It is a form of media (amateur) used to record auditory information that could be done anytime, anywhere or by anyone and can be taken with you in the form of a mp3 on devices such as an ipod, phone or any other appropriate device.                                                                                                                                                              

Below is a picture of the software used to record information which is called Audacity. 

How can this be used in the classroom?

A Podcast could be used to;

• Record a portion of a lesson and allow the class to listen
• Record the whole class session and give students to take home for revision or reinforcement purposes
• Record presentations in class (Keep for documentary purposes).

The class was divided into groups and were asked to create a Podcast of our own. We presented it to the class and everyone had a great time showing off their creations. Personally, it was exciting and refreshing to know that creating such is easy and fast. I will therefore continue to use this as often as possible whether in or outside of the classroom. 

Thought of the week : Taking Auditory learning to the next level. Technology Forever!