There are many new advances in the
technological world that could potentially increase the worries that technology
is replacing teachers. This could be because new ways of delivering lessons,
research and education are arising in classroom settings, such as Podcasts and
Vodcasts. "Podcasts are media files that can be distributed via the
Internet and played on computers and handheld devices such as iPods or other
digital audio players," and Vodcasts can be recognised as having the
same principles, but rather with images and videos, (Mathieu, 2009). In
my opinion, I think that these new ways of distributing information could be
good for children and teachers to gain access to any files or videos that they
require quickly and efficiently and can gain access to a wide variety of
sources outside of the country to facilitate in learning which can enhance
their interests in the specified topics. Examples of digital learning in
some educational settings are Ted Talks, Times Educational Supplement,
Newsround, Flipped Learning and The Bedley bros, all of which seem to have an
impact on how individuals learn now and in the future.
As a group,
Sophie, Jodie and I represented the idea of podcasting and vodcasting by
creating a video of a tour around the campus of the University, using image and
audio. The link is below:-
I agree with Sara, I believe teachers are now at risk of losing their jobs due to new technology being introduced in today’s learning as it allows children to learn without having a teacher present. I do also think that podcasts and vodcasts are a great way of learning for the teachers and students, as the children are able to build their confidence and self-esteem (Poore, 2016). The video Sara posted of us three creating our own vodcast was great fun, so therefore I believe children would enjoy this even more.
ReplyDeleteI also must agree with both Sara and Jodie in this instance, with flipped learning institutions such as the Khan Academy using mediums of technology such podcasts and vodcasts, the teaching profession is in danger. In addition to this, as technology is rapidly maturing I do believe that education will be delivered through the means of technology in future generations to come.
ReplyDeleteWe created our own vodcast as a group about our university using an app called iMovie. The app was very simple to use and we all thoroughly enjoyed carrying out the filming. I do believe that by using apps such as iMovie in the classroom to create vodcasts such as the one we have can promote and enhance a child’s learning experience in many ways, for example, it can promote collaborative working and can also assist with a child’s speech and language by allowing them to view their language use and reflect upon it also. (Beauchamp, 2017)
Although I had a positive experience creating the vodcast, when I was required to edit some of the footage, I found it very time consuming, therefore practitioners may not be able to find the time to edit the footage. In addition, I found it with difficult to add extras such as music and text to the vodcast therefore I believe that some degree of technologic knowledge or skill is required in this area.
Beauchamp, G. (2017) Computing and ICT in the Primary School: From Pedagogy to Practice. Routledge, Second Edition, p. 218.
I also must agree with both Sara and Jodie in this instance, with flipped learning institutions such as the Khan Academy using mediums of technology such podcasts and vodcasts, the teaching profession is in danger. In addition to this, as technology is rapidly maturing I do believe that education will be delivered through the means of technology in future generations to come.
ReplyDeleteWe created our own vodcast as a group about our university using an app called iMovie. The app was very simple to use and we all thoroughly enjoyed carrying out the filming. I do believe that by using apps such as iMovie in the classroom to create vodcasts such as the one we have can promote and enhance a child’s learning experience in many ways, for example, it can promote collaborative working and can also assist with a child’s speech and language by allowing them to view their language use and reflect upon it also. (Beauchamp, 2017)
Although I had a positive experience creating the vodcast, when I was required to edit some of the footage, I found it very time consuming, therefore practitioners may not be able to find the time to edit the footage. In addition, I found it with difficult to add extras such as music and text to the vodcast therefore I believe that some degree of technologic knowledge or skill is required in this area.
Beauchamp, G. (2017) Computing and ICT in the Primary School: From Pedagogy to Practice. Routledge, Second Edition, p. 218.