Podcasting is a wonderful way of allowing children to share their work and experiences over the Internet.
What is a podcast?
A podcast is like a radio show. However, instead of being broadcast live, a podcast is recorded and then distributed over the internet, so that you can listen to it whenever you please. There are thousands of podcasts available, ranging from general interest, entertainment shows to those which focus on specific topics (e.g. computers / music / education).
How do I listen?
You can listen to podcasts directly on the websites of those people who make them.
How do children benefit from making a podcast?
- It gives them a potential audience for their work.
- It's great for developing literacy skills (writing scripts, setting up interviews etc), allows children to develop and practise their speaking and listening skills, and they also learn some amazing ICT skills.
- Podcasts can be interactive, and the audience can be invited to send their comments, giving valuable feedback to the children about their work.
- It is also great for developing teamwork skills. The children always work together really well, as they're always keen to make a great show.
What can I put in a podcast?
- School news - a great way of telling children and parents what is going on at our school.
- Children's work - children love sharing their work.
- School songs.
- Interviews - with members of staff, children, members of the community, and visitors to school
- Jokes.
I have found a website full of podcasts for you to listen to.... its CBeebies Radio! You can download the podcasts or subscribe for free! The following link is a story called Driver Dan's Story Train.
http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio/cr/cr_20121111-0900a.mp3
Or if you want to choose your own stories, go to .....
http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/cr#playepisode2
Have fun!We will be listening to some podcasts in class too!
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