Podcast
The first podcast i listened to was Smartboard Lessons and I was a little confused at what he was talking about. I got something about video casting?, but then I believe he was ordering soup from a take out place (and then). He was flippant about the whole thing and I felt like he was trying to sell me something the whole time. The next podcast,Connect Learning, was much better than the first. I liked the group setting and hearing the audiences feedback. The man answered every question asked and was very knowledgeable. I was glad to hear about the acceptable use policy with parent permission. I would imagine that some parents would feel uncomfortable about putting their child on the web. The librarians in this podcast are fighting to have a job. The technology where information is a mouse-click away makes going to the library seem pointless to today's student. I didn't really see how podcasting was going to help the situation.
The Macbreak weekly was the best podcast of the four. It was just like a radio talk show so it was easy to listen to. The IPAD seemed neat, i don't think i'll be getting one. Apparently, it's Mr. Job's pet project. His team worked for over three years on the IPAD. The insight from the podcasters helped paint a good picture of the new system.
I like the idea of podcasting and liked these for the most part. My only beef would be the old atari music leading up to the cast. We gotta get motivated before these podcasts so call up DJ BASSICK and he can spin you something fresh.
I totally agree with what you had to say about the smart board presentation. It was a little confusing but, helpful at the same time. It gave good ideas for future educators. You also, make a good point about how some parents might not be comfortable putting their children on the internet...
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ReplyDeleteSomething important from listening to the podcasts is that by listening to them you not only get introduced to the new technologies but you get the opportunity to truly see what works and does not work. And that helps when you start making your own projects.
What, you don't like atari? No, I'm just kidding, you're right those podcasts do need some better music. I liked the podcasts I watched that had more like a radio program thing going where they had a segment of information and then some music, rinse and repeat. But of course that was on the longer ones.
ReplyDeleteI also didn't like the SMARTboard podcast. Actually, I can't really get used to the idea of most of the podcasts I listened to: they're just like radio talk shows...? I still don't know if that's the way they're supposed to be...? It'll be really interesting when I start doing my own podcast for our upcoming project...
ReplyDeleteI like your analysis of the podcasts, though: "...like a radio program thing going where they had a segment of information and then some music, rinse and repeat." Made me laugh. :)
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ReplyDeleteI graduated with your brother andrew! haha too funny-- I'm supposed to comment on your post for 2/14 but its not posted yet so i will get you back later :)
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