I have been a fan of podcasts ever since I got my iPod a few years ago. I find myself downloading all sorts of different things - church services at the National Episcopal Cathedral, funny short programs, things for my kids to listen to in the car on long trips - just whatever comes to mind, really.
Harnessing the potential for the classroom, is another adventure all together. I was talking to a 7th grader from Myzeek Middle School this weekend who was in a state-wide technology competition. They were using podcasts to advertise and market a digital story telling contest for the competition. Very cool, I thought.
I also see the potential for ESL students to use podcasting as a way to practice what they need to practice and keep it relevant. They could easily publish their work and have family or friends from home listen to what they are doing.
I am not as comfortable with the idea of screencasting, mainly because I haven't practiced it yet. In an English program, there are some potentials for this, too, but I may have to follow the lead of my students to truly begin to realize all the possibilities.
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