Podcasting



media type="custom" key="3653413" __Standards__ A. Systems 1. Understand the uses of technology systems.  b) Identify characteristics that describe input devices and output devices and name some devices that can provide input and output.
 * Standard 1.0 – Technology Systems ****: Develop foundations in the understanding and uses of technology systems. ** 

A. Learning 1. Use and explain how the technology enhances learning.  a) Use technology tools, including software and hardware, from a range of teacher-selected options to learn new content or reinforce skills. e) Assess the use of the selected technology for individual learning for the specific task.
 * Standard 3.0 – Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration **

__Description__ During this Podcasting project, the students were given an opportunity to share their thoughts and feelings about a reading intervention program provided to them by the Special Education Department of Prince George’s County. I-Station is a phonics based reading program that is designed to enhance the reading skills of below leveled readers. Students are given the opportunity to utilize I-Station once a week for 45 minutes to an hour. In this podcasting, students were to express their likes/dislikes of the program and share how I-Station helps them with reading.

__Reflection__ I enjoyed completing the Voicethread project. It gave me the opportunity to hear how the children felt about utilizing I-Station. When they started expressing their thoughts and ideas, it gave me the chance to realize how they appreciate the opportunity to receive extra reading support. They were extremely excited when they realized I was going to record them sharing their thoughts. I believe it encouraged them to really think about how the program is there to help them and have fun reading at the same time.