Podcasts

Podcasting is the process of using audio files to deliver syndicated website content to a digital audience. (about.com)

Podcasting in the classroom can be very effective, for both listening to, and creating. Students activate a lot of learning techniques when making a podcast, either on their own or as a group. They have to think of ideas and edit their work when creating their own podcasts.

Listening to podcasts can motivate students as well. Some of the pros of podcasting are that students can listen to them when they've been sick or missed a couple classes. Another pro is that podcasting if a different way of learning. Students can engage themselves in the podcasts because they may be a new thing for them.

Some cons of podcasting are that they may not always load/work. Also, podcasts don't always involve student movement, and could possibly create lazy attitudes or uninterested in subject matter.

All in all, I think that podcasts can be very effective if used the right way. I hope to integrate them into my classroom someday.