A podcast is an essential learning tool because it enables the children to
receive information in a fun and innovative way rather than the old fashioned
"chalk and talk" which is increasingly becoming more and more
ineffective. When allowed to be actively engaged, especially in the collection
on information for the podcast, students get first hand knowledge and are able
to identify with the information whether they happen to agree with what is
being said or not. Podcast is a way of giving students a voice, and for those
students desirous of becoming news reporters or related professions, a podcast
is a good way to start.
The
podcast produced by my group served to inform persons of a current issue challenging
the education system in Antigua and Barbuda which is the circulation of
pornographic videos involving school-aged children in their uniforms and adult
participants. It was also aimed at sharing the views of persons within the
education system – highlighting to those in authority the urgent need for this
situation to be dealt with.
In the classroom, a podcast can be used in collaboration with
other methods to deliver information on various topics. In some instances the
words of the teacher does not carry as much weight as the words of others.
Another way a podcast can be used is to replace the customary forms of essay
writing. Students can be given guidelines and asked to satisfy all criteria
using a podcast production.
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