Saturday, 23 March 2013

PODCASTS

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Sourced: iTunes
 Sourced: iTunes
Sourced: iTunes
 
Podcasts are a digital audio file capable of containing video, photographs or audio which have been created so information can be shared and heard over the internet. Podcasts provide a multifaceted learning experience which can be utilised in activities to develop reading fluency and listening, spelling, writing or speaking skills. Further advantages connected to podcasting include; promotion of libraries, sharing of student learning, distribution of school information, providing professional development, motivation or engagement of learners, content introduction, reflective assessment tool, providing parent teacher contact and utilisation as a reporting tool. These free podcasts provided by iTunes above are a great resource as an information tool for students completing a project as part of their assessment or for personal learning and professional development.
 
References
 
Information, Inc. (2013). Podcasting 101 for k-12 librarians. Retrieved from http://www.infotoday.com/cilmag/apr06/Eash.shtml 
 
Grant. L. (2007). Podcast in learning. Curriculum Matters. 6(4), 4-6. Retrieved from http://search.informit.com.au/fullText;res=AEIPT;dn=165766   

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