Podcasting

       In class this week we took a look at podcasting and the applications that are available for podcasting. Podcasting is the creation of a digital audio file. This file can be recorded or just editted. One of the applications that can be used for podcasting is Audacity. Audacity is a free download for just about every computer. This application allows you to create podcasts by recording and editing the podcast. Audacity allows you to cut and edit the file and then add in sounds and transitions. There are multiple effects that can be used and added in. I enjoy using Audacity and think it is pretty simple to use. I believe that most teachers would feel comfortable using Audacity and would be able to teach their students to use it as well. 

        In the classroom podcasting can be used by creating discussions and book talks. I have actually used podcasting to create a book talk/discussion that turned out really well. I used Audacity to record the discussion and then edit the recording. It is a great resource to know about and to use. 

        There are so many tools to use when it comes to podcasting and it is the teachers responsibility to look into which tools work the best and then to share these tools with fellow educators. Podcasting is a great way to mix up the ELA time in school and help students to engage in a more technological form of learning.