Welcome to ....... podacasting!!!

Follow the link below which plays a really simple video explaining exactly what podcasts are - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-MSL42NV3c

Using podcasting in primary school is a very new but they canbe a valuable tool. I have never even downloaded a podcast or seen them used in schools but I am sure as I myself become more aware of how they are used and the possibilities of them then I will use them more within my own education and teaching.It is obvious from this weeks lecture there are many advantages to using podcasts within primary education. Some of the possibilities include - creative writing, recount writing (orally telling a story - excellent for those pupils who are relectant to write), homework, reinforcing key concepts, assessment, supporting SEN learners, promoting collaboration, promoting speaking and listening.

ICT and Music

Like most teachers I imagine, my first reaction with music is 'its not my strongest subject'. I enjoy listening to it, but am aware nobody else would gain any sort of pleasure from hearing me create music! It's important to remember though, that this self-awareness is only brought about during late primary school, through to secondary school, and therefore children tend not to judge you. They will quite happily sing at the tops of their voices, regardless of how it sounds to everyone else, or play an insturment totally tunelessly. Like I said, as adults, we hold back with fear of embarassing ourselves, something children tend not to think about.

Vague ideas for ICT presentation

- Make a movie explaining 'something'.
- PE analysing performance.
- Case study movie, cafe clsoing down.
- Diggi blue, create story in literacy.
- Pupils make movie, to inform new pupils to school about school life/uniform etc.
- Pupils make weather report (Geo).

(my very first thoughts)

Digiiii Blue

I have been fortunate enough to have used this tool while on teaching practice (year 2 placement). So it is not new to me? The equipment is really really easy to use especially when you no what you are doing. When on my teaching placement i used it in Literacy (Narrative) and the class responded brillantly .... well i thought so anyway.