One school in Oklahoma, Howe School, is successfully using iPods along with Podcasting to promote technology know-how among the students. At a cost of approximately $300 each, it's a little less expensive than laptops and has the ability to encourage students to use modern day technology in their learning.
In the Cutting Edge Technology video produced by Howe Public Schools and David McDaniel, the broadcast jounalism teacher explains how she was able to secure a small grant and purchase four iPods for her class. Her students are involved in producing recorded presentations which they load onto their class website and present as podcasts. They also put the presentations on the iPods, and the students are allowed to take the iPods home to share their performances with friends and family. The teacher believes that by sharing in this way, it is creating more interest and support from the parents and community. Watch the video from the link below.
McDaniel, David, (n.d.). Cutting Edge Technology. Retrieved March 24, 2008, from
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid713321302/bctid1420196006
Source: Atlanta Parent Magazine
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i definitely think technology is a great teaching tool...but i can't help wonder if we rely too much on technology. in my opinion an ipod is really stretching it for classroom use. i watched the video and didn't really see how an ipod was absolutely necessary... like i said i think technology is great in the classroom, but is it taking the place of human interaction...?
I think technology in the classroom is something that prepares students for the way things are going to be in their future jobs, etc. The podcast was a way of presenting information the students had learned. They still need to interact with the information and with each other, and, in this case, with the community.
WOW: your blog is AMAZING!!!! As far as using iPods in the classroom goes, it is quite a bit cheaper than laptops but still gives students access to podcasts on an individualized basis, so the student can listen (or if it has video capabilities, watch) as many times as needed to fully understand the information given.
Thank you Lori for the compliment of our blog. We are glad you like it.
And thanks for that information about iPods. I need to let my teenaged children show me how to use one so I could download some podcasts and truly see how beneficial they could be to student learning. Thanks for giving me that incentive.
Great post I really loved the video. The students in the video look so excited about the subject that they are studying.
The idea of using iPods and Podcasting with students is a good idea. The broadcast jouralist teacher has some great ideas. I like the fact that students are allowed to take the iPods home and share with their families.
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