Pod Casting as an Pod Casting as an Assessment ToolAssessment ToolPresented By Anne BakerScience Teacher Edgemont Campus

What is a Pod Cast?What is a Pod Cast?A pod cast is the

process of creating and publishing a digital broadcast.

Pod Casts can be created by anyone about anything.

Pod casts can be enhanced (watching still pictures while listening to audio)

Pod casts can be a Vod Cast, which is a video pod cast

How do we explain this to How do we explain this to our students?our students?

A Podcast is like a radio show where you are listening to the people talk about a subject.

A Podcast is like when you are watching TV and the picture goes out but you hear the sounds.

Sometimes the best way to explain a podcast is to let them listen to one.

Some Podcasts to use to Some Podcasts to use to help explain a podcast to help explain a podcast to studentsstudentsBobby BucketAn example of

an adult created pod cast

http://recap.ltd.uk/moodle/mod/resource/view.php?id=46

Web pages are in the handout

Ace KidsAn example of a

student created pod cast

http://recap.ltd.uk/moodle/mod/resource/view.php?id=44

Now I know what a podcast Now I know what a podcast is Why would I use it in my is Why would I use it in my classroom?classroom? Educational Benefits of

PodcastingIn addition to providing teachers with a new way to communicate course content, podcasting can benefit students because it is a hands-on activity.

Podcasts are an excellent means to motivate students because they use devices that are part of the students’ experience

to talk about and practice speaking skills

for students to use the process of writing

for students to work collaboratively

Classroom ManagementTeachers use podcasts to distribute key points of lectures that students need to review. When students miss class, they can download the lecture their teacher has posted on iTunes or another Web site.

CollaborationStudents work together to produce a podcast. For example, students study a character in a novel and prepare a podcast about that character.

Higher-Order Thinking SkillsStudents are assigned an argumentative research topic and then develop a podcast to present their position. This is and alternative to the traditional research paper.

Student Portfolios

Now I know what a podcast Now I know what a podcast is, How do I use it in the is, How do I use it in the classroomclassroom

Record your own lesson and up load it to the internet where your students can access it.

Review podcasts online to use in your classroom as part of instruction.

Use the concept of a podcast as a form of assessment for your students.

High Quality Pod CastHigh Quality Pod Cast The topic is presented in an interesting and imaginative

way The content is well structured and organized

Sources for further information (websites and email) are included

Effective use is made of the presenter, discussions and interviews

Vocals are clear without background noise or popping

Presenters are clearly heard above background music and effects

Any audio effects are used to enhance the content and presentation

Smooth edits are evident in transitions between segments

Satisfactory Quality Satisfactory Quality PodcastPodcast The topic is presented in an appropriate and relevant

way

The content is suitably structured and organized

Further information (websites and email) is referred to

Effective use is made of the presenter, discussions and interviews

Vocals are audible and without distortion

Presenters can be heard above background music and effects

Audio editing means smooth transitions between segments

Poor Quality PodcastPoor Quality Podcast The topic is presented in a tedious and uninteresting way The content is unstructured and disorganized

No sources for further information (websites and email) are included

Ineffective use is made of the presenter, discussions and interviews

Vocals are inaudible or distorted

Presenters cannot be heard above background music and effects

Any audio effects detract from the content and presentation Rough audio edits are evident in transitions between

segments

Step 1: Setting students up for Step 1: Setting students up for success!success!

Teach your students how to determine if a pod cast is of good quality for educational purposes.

Use a rubric and let them score a few podcasts.

(please find rubric 1 in your packet and get your writing utensil ready, we are going to try this.)

Your Turn!Your Turn!Lets listen to 2 podcasts and

score them using a rubric.Make a note on the quality of the

content and production of the podcasts.

http://recap.ltd.uk/moodle/mod/resource/view.php?id=46

http://recap.ltd.uk/moodle/mod/resource/view.php?id=49

Discuss!Discuss!With your shoulder buddy please

discuss the following:Did you score both podcasts the same?If not, what differences of opinion did

you have?What score do you think your students

would give these podcasts?How many podcasts do you think you

would need to share with your students to help them see the difference

ResultsResultsBoth podcasts were of high

quality or satisfactory qualityBobby Bucket HighUnicef Satisfactory

How do I grade my How do I grade my students?students?Use a rubric, a generic one is

providedLet your students grade several

podcasts using the same rubric you are going to use so they can experience for themselves how they are going to be graded

What? You don’t have What? You don’t have Internet in the Classroom? Internet in the Classroom? No Problem!No Problem!You can use the podcast idea without the

podcast. Have students prepare their cast as if they

were putting it online.Let them choose music for transitions

(teacher approved of course)Have them podcast in the classroom, have a

“microphone” for them and allow them to run their podcast for their classmates.

Consider allowing students to work in teams. Ask them to create a plan for the podcast so students are accountable for their portion.

Yes! I can podcast if I only Yes! I can podcast if I only knew how to uploadknew how to uploadThere is an article in the handout

that has specific details about how to upload a podcast

Here are the basics

Podcast Upload BasicsPodcast Upload BasicsOne of the easiest ways to make a podcast is

through podcast-making sites such as http://podomatic.com. This site is free and allows students to host their podcasts on a server and present their ideas to the world. Very user friendly

Another site for creating podcasts is audacity- free source for recording and editing podcasts

Podbean.com is also really easy and free, this site has the option of paying for more options but the basic option is all a student needs. Lets peek at podbean.com

Resources used for this Resources used for this presentationpresentationOnline Learning Studio:

Podcasting Basics, Tutor: Dave Jobbings

http://recap.ltd.uk/moodle/course/view.php?id=2

Teaching Today, How To Articles: Pod Casting Basics

http://teachingtoday.glencoe.com/howtoarticles/podcasting-basics