Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Podcasts in the Library



Why should I use Podcast in the Library?

Podcasts give students an opportunity to learn information in other ways besides just reading. Students should be experiencing various forms of media such as reading, watching videos or TV and listening to the radio or podcasts. Podcasts, particularly ones that tell a story, engage young people in unique ways.


What Tech Tools can I use to Create Podcast?



Audioboom

Is a tech tool used for accessing and creating podcasts. Students can create their own podcasts. Students can also search a host of resources from media and educational outlets. Students and teachers can create free accounts.




Podbean

Is a tech tool used to create podcast. It is user-friendly and offers free and premium plans. It allows the user to upload to podcasts apps like Google and iTunes. It also has beginner-friendly set up that takes you step by step. It also has tutorials that the user can view to help create podcasts. It also creates a page that host the podcast and is interactive for viewers to leave comments. This is a great site to create a class podcast webpage to share students podcast with peer, parents, and the community.





Anchor


Is a tech tool that allows educators and students to use their smart phone to create, download and post podcast. This tech tool is readily available. Majority of students have phones and many schools are BYOD (Bring your own device). The app allows the user to instantly create, edit, and publish their podcast. It also allows the user to upload directly to Twitter and Facebook.  The feature that I think is the most efficient it allows you to upload music from iTunes or Spotify to use on your podcast. Below is an example of the podcast created using the web app Anchor. 



What are some Educator Podcast I should be Listening to?


Podcast are available on all different streaming platforms such as iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, and Google Play. Below are some links to podcast that all educators and students should be listening too! 

https://www.parents.com/parenting/technology/podcasts-your-kids-should-be-listening-to/

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/20-best-podcasts-for-kids

1 comment:

  1. The podcast on Anchor was very clear and I loved the simplicity of the music. Your descriptions are very concise and to the point. Well done!

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