After the creation of Blog and Photoblog tools to express thoughts and ideas on the global network, Internet users had a tool called "podcasting" . In fact, podcasting is a sound system unlike blog publishing tool that is written or photoblog that is visually published.
Countless universities, colleges and K-12 classes worldwide are using podcasting technology to bring the benefits of this technology to classrooms. Podcasting has taken education by storm and the technology can not be ignored. Instructors use this tool to deliver recorded lectures, news and information to students.Thousands of all-age pupils and teachers are catching on, producing podcasts ranging from children's stories, audio diaries, plays, interviews, news and reviews. Some teachers are even using them to distribute exam revision material.
Podcasting brings more student engagement and interest in class discussions, field research and independent projects. Students also can keep up with the material when they are recorded. This reminds me of Gardner's multiple intelligences theory and the notion that individuals have different learning styles. I myself like viewing, watching and listening to lesson lectures than just reading textbooks. As if I am absorbing the information with all my five senses. Moreover, it has been seen that students show more enthusiasm especially when they are invloved in the project and thus a better evaluation results both from students and instructors.
Podcasting is transforming school life for forward-thinking schools, stimulating creative learning and new ways of communicating, says George Cole. When it comes to the length of your podcast, short is better. Recording good-quality audio in a school can be difficult! But remember: it's not difficult to create a podcast; you don't need lots of expensive kit, and kids love it."
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