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1. By Regan Montague

2.  Classroom Audio Podcasting
◦ Article review – highlight the top 5 reasons
◦ Example of a classroom podcast
◦ Article review
◦ My conclusions
 Classroom Instructional Blog
◦ Article review
◦ Article review
◦ My conclusions
 Interactive Whiteboards
◦ Article review
◦ Article review
◦ My conclusions
 Citations

3.  Classroom Audio Podcasting
Instead of asking students to write exclusively for
an audience of one (the teacher) using technology
from the 1500’s (a pencil), teachers can now
challenge students to publish for a global listening
audience via a classroom podcast. (Fryer, 2006)
The author provides 10 compelling reasons why
teachers should use and incorporate podcasting
into their curriculum.

5.  The best thing about podcasting is that it is a
cheap technology to implement
 Podcasting invites a global audience into your
classroom
Its disruptive nature is key to both its potential
motivational power and the mixed reception it can
invite with different audiences.
 Audio podcasting is digital storytelling
 Podcasting can be interactive
Podcaster can realize the benefits and excitement
inherent in interactive web 2.0 dialog.
 Podcasting can be creative

6. I think that this is an incredible way to inspire
children to be creative and learn at the same
time.
 Having them create a storyboard first ensures
that they have researched all the facts and are
getting the educational value out of the
exercise.
 It is also a great way to teach students about
tone, intonation, speed of delivery, and
expression.

7.  Blogs can support the collaborative element
so important for peer to peer learning
 Traditional classroom interaction is teacher to
peer. With the introduction of blogs, you hear
the voices of all students, and includes
student to student dialog

8.  An important part of having a classroom blog
is providing posting guidelines and
expectations.
 This is also a great way to teach students how
to credit the work and ideas of others.
 Involve the students in all aspects of the
blogging process.
 Here is a link to a great classroom blog:
http://mswift.edublogs.org/

9. I think that creating a classroom blog gives
your students an opportunity to have their
voice heard.
 You have to have a plan in place before you
start blogging or it will not be effective.
 Realize that creating a blog will require a ton
of time to keep as a viable tool.

10.  You can use the interactive whiteboards as an
assistive technology tool
 It can accommodate multiple learning styles
including tactile, audio, and visual. (Bell, 2002)
 Interactive Whiteboards benefit all students, but
especially those with learning disabilities

11. This is a video to demonstrate how to use a
white board.

12. I would have never guessed that the
whiteboards could be used as an assistive
technology.
Also having the children come up to the
board and use it, will help them stay focused
on the subject at hand.
I like that you print class notes or email them.
This article made me think of other
classroom technologies in different ways.

13.  As a teacher you have a whole new tool bag
to draw from.
 You have to use the technology to get the
most from your students without using it just
for the sake of using it.
 Most of all you have to teach your students to
be responsible with the technology.
 I’m excited to use all of the new tools that are
now available.

14.  Fryer, Wesley A. Tools for the Teks: Integrating technology
in the Classroom. Classroom Audio Podcasting, Speed of
Creativity. Retrieved August 6, 2009.
http://www.wtvi.com/teks/05_06_articles/classroom-audio-
podcasting.html
 Deubel, Patricia (2007). Moderating and Ethics for the
Classroom Instructional Blog. The Journal. Retrieved
August 6, 2009.
http://thejournal.com/Articles/2007/02/26/Moderating-and-
Ethics-for-the-Classroom-Instructional-
Blog_633573844495478025.aspx?Page=1
 Basilicato,Alfred N. Interactive Whiteboards: Assistive
Technology for Every Classroom (2005). Today’s School.
Retrieved August 6, 2009.
http://www.interactivewhiteboards.com/www/files/articles/Article_200
5todaysschool.pdf