Podcasting is defined as ‘the process of capturing an audio event, song, speech or a mix of sounds and then posting that digital sound object to a website or blog’ (Meng, 2005) On the other hand, Vodcasting is described as more or less identical to podcasting where the content is displayed as a video.
Podcasts and vodcasts have become a more commonly used within
the education sector by investing a considerable amount of resources and money
after success has spread across several different domains such as healthcare,
nursing and science. By using podcasts and vodcasts in their lessons, educators
can create a learning environment which can engage and stimulate a child’s
learning experience by allowing them to access material they need where ever
they are. (Gay et al, 2006).
In addition to this, modes of technology such as a podcast
can benefit a child who is visually impaired or learns better through narration
as they have the capabilities to provide audio stimuli. Comparable to this,
vodcasts can also assist children who learn better by watching.
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Walls, S et al. (2010) ‘Podcasting in Education: Are
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I also believe the education sector has increasingly spent money on assuring that technological tools are incorporated in schools to allow children to gain confidence and independence in their own learning. From a students perspective, I think podcasts/vodcasts is a positive example of how children can experiment with technology and make it their own, because it can be done in different ways that suits the individuals needs, without the need for the teachers presence. "having students create their own technology has them actively engaged in the learning process and this is the goal of every educator," (Pena, 2011).
ReplyDeletePena, L. (2011). The impact of podcasts, screencasts and vodcasts on student achievement in the science classroom. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses.
I believe podcasting/vodcasting is a great way for children to learn, it allows them to build on their communication, organisation and technology skills. The great thing about podcasting/vodcasting is, all children can be included, and therefore practitioners don’t have to worry about children being left behind (Educational Technology Network, 2009). So I agree with Sophie that practitioners can create a learning environment for all children to engage in.
ReplyDeleteEducational Technology Network (2009) Why should I use Podcasting/Vodcasting in my classroom? [Online] Available at: http://www.edtechnetwork.com/podcasting_vodcasting.html Accessed on: 19/01/17