Topic2

Topic2-
Podcast
http://chatt.hdsb.ca/~magps/boylit/MP3/boy%20lit%20curriculum.mp3

The topic of Web2.0 I selected was podcasting. I found a wonderful website based on the Ontario curriculum which provides insights on how teachers could engage boys in literacy. Podcasting was listed as one of these methods.

Podcasting was described as a tool which could be used in the delivery of curriculum and a perfect fit for the reading, writing and communication expectations. It addresses the concept of how students will relate, retell or reflect on a particular concept or topic.

The following strategies were provided to get the teacher started…
1. Have students plan, and memorize (or closely memorize) their scripts, this will help students have fun and sound great.
2. Organize visuals and begin with a timeline on a data projector-give natural breaks during the recording.
3. Set up small groups with a variety of responsibilities.

Final Comments
I will share this resource with our Language coordinator. We just replaced half of our Windows 95 machines with XP in our elementary schools and installed Audacity on those machines. This is the first year we have the capability to do podcasting with our students. Its excellent resources like these that help move the project further!
Webpage
Podcasting in Education
http://chatt.hdsb.ca/~magps/boylit/Podcasting%20in%20Education