Talk the Talk Article Review

3 New Concepts of Ideas

1. Audio podcasts can be downloaded and transferred to a variety of MP3 devices
This is a technique that could be used to help reinforce information. The majority of students have some type of MP3 player and if the podcast were available on say moodle than they could download it and listen to it a few times before they take a civics test. Students can memorize the lyrics to a song in less than a day so why not make this type of media available to them to ensure that they can learn new material.

2. Editing software can cut down the time it takes to make a podcast.
Students stumble over their words all the time. They can become nervous when reading things that their peers will eventually hear. Having the WAV software available ( or some other type of editing software) will cut down the preparation time and will allow for students to be able to hear each others podcasts.
Another thing that is neat about editing - is how you can erase the blank space or pauses.
The pauses can be very annoying and can cause students to lose interest - this software could cut this down.
This type of editing should be in some type of professional development.

3. Podcasts can ask students to wear a number of hats and can also cause them to work in collaboration with one another.
Students generate more ideas if they are excited about something. Students can also work together to ensure that all revisions are made ( 8 ears are better than 2, and everyone picks up on little things easier).
This is a project that could get lower learners excited about a project.
Some may really enjoy this type of work and will ensure that they put their all into this.