Blog Post #4

After reading and watching Practical Principals, Podcasting with 1st Grade, and Judy Scharf Podcast Collection,I gained a tremendous amount of knowledge on exactly how to make a purposeful podcast. I also learned the reasons why podcast are so effective, in which I will explain. More over, because of this preparation, I have great confidence and a better understanding of how to make an awesome podcast.

Practical Principal

Practical Principal, went in to depth about making music via Garage Band. Garage Band is a skill that is needed to enhance your podcast. It is quite entertaining, as well. Regardless, if you are a musician or just beginning you will find Garage Band to be useful.

Curriki by Judy Scharf Podcast Collection
This post consist of various elements of podcasting. The first is the general idea of what a podcast is, here is what I gathered:
-Podcast are presented in "radio style"
-Podcast can include music
-Podcast shares vital information
-Podcast are easy
Secondly, I gathered that teachers should use podcast rather often, because it facilitates learning. At the very end of the post there were many beneficial suggestions to follow. Before actually doing your podcast, you should prepare. You will have to learn how to work with programs that will be assisting you. Finally, watch other examples of podcast and always give proper attributions.

Langwitches Blog Podcasting With 1st Grade
This site was rather appealing to me because it really focuses on specific skills. Podcasting with 1st grade informed me that podcasting enrich students characters and implement excitement in learning. It is a good idea to stay organized while you do your podcast. The skills that Ms. Silvia Rosenthal Tolisano demonstrated was imperative. She uses listening skills, speaking skills, media skills, technology,etc. all from podcasting. Podcasting is a terrific way to convey learning!