Classroom Uses of Podcasts

By Tammy Andrew

Andrew, T. (2008). Suite101. Retrieved Dec. 11, 2008, from http://teachingtechnology.suite101.com/article.cfm/classroom_uses_of_podcasts

Tammy teaches Computer Science at a Technology Center New Hampshire during the school year and at a private academy in Massachusetts during the summers.

 She starts by defining the podcast as a Web 2.0 technology that takes the form of audio or video files can be played on personal media players, such as the iPod, She explains that podcast can be created by anyone with the available tools, and how ones might determine the feasibility of using them in class. The writer shows how potential the integration of technology and how important for students to hear information from an expert in the field. Also she states the benefits and uses of podcasts such as how it can be good helper for distance learning and absent students. She gives detailed description in how to create a good podcast by using computer, microphone, speakers and software. She concludes by adding the collaboration of podcast in as new format learning, thus students receive the intended benefit of the activity and engage with the lesson and enjoy the ability to show off their creation to online friends. In my opinion the writer succeeds to explains her ideas in the benefits of using podcast in learning, she use simple clear language would help readers and educators to consider  this article  a reference to research review in respect of integrate the  technology in classroom.