#21stedchat Archive
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Sunday July 17, 2016
Welcome to tonight’s topic: Education Podcast w/ & I. We will do Q and A format. PLS introduce yourself.
Hi Dave HS Sci Teacher from MI. Jill's co-founder. I will be in and out tonight. In the middle of a remodel.
Hello ! Looking forward to chat although also fascinated by "The Men who Built America."
I am Jill from NC, Director Personalized Learning and co-host.
Welcome, don't forget the
Hello! I am Melissa from Nashville. This is my first Twitter chat.
Robert here from Los Angeles. Middle school English.
Amye from St. Louis. My first chat as well.
Q1. What are your favorite podcasts to l@dprindle isten to and why?
Q1. What are your favorite podcasts to listen to and why?
A1. I love and podcasts because they push my thinking and have a range of topics
Thanks Jill. How is everyone doing tonight?
A1: I actually have never listened to a podcast. I am interested to hear everyone's suggestions.
A1: I haven't had a chance to listen to a lot of podcasts. I've listened to a few from .
Where are all the regulars at @=
Make sure to follow who is the master of podcasts
Yes, summer time does that to us and unplugging is important even for members
Q2. What are some of the common myths & misconceptions about podcasting?
How many on the tonight are interested in creating their own podcasts this school year?
The most common myth is that podcasting is expensive … it doesn’t have to be. https://t.co/AyWR9LmzVl
Q2. What are some of the common myths & misconceptions about podcasting?
. Have you started a podcast? Participating in one? Why are podcasts important for PD?
A2. Myth - they are not authentic but are scripted.
I am new to all of the podcasts, but would like to know more.
A2: Not sure. Is it just people talking online or more like a radio show?
A2: I would say there are two types. Scripted and free form. Both have their place.
Im starting my first podcast for my district as a PD this year.
A2) Possible misconceptions about podcasting is that it has to be at the same time all the time. Not true
I thought I saw a "Craig Yen" symbol a la "Batman." :-)
TeacherCast: edu_thompson getting_smart Thanks Jill. How is everyone doing tonight?
TeacherCast: How many on the tonight are interested in creating their own podcasts this school year?
TeacherCast: The most common myth is that podcasting is expensive … it doesn’t have to be. https://t.co/2vmYaxiWG2
Q2. What are some of the common myths & misconceptions about podcasting?
How are you preparing for it? What's involved?
A2: Probably that it requires lots of equipment like a regular studio.
So much for trying to watch two screens at one time. :-)
Its centered around Personalized Learning through the lens of Ts voice. I have a schedule, the Ts pick the topic
A2. Myth- It is expensive: I am doing it at 0 cost, we will see how it goes.
Very cool! I'm sure it'll be awesome!
Q3. What are some of your favorite web tools to use for podcasting?
Taking notes on all the great info. I like podcasts over video because I can listen & cook dinner, etc. at the same time.
a2 it takes editing experience
A2 you have to have a radio voice
Good point... you don't need to edit quality content. It doesn't have to be perfect https://t.co/iDjMZtW1II
a2 it takes editing experience
A2 you have to quake awesome equipment
A3: Are there specific tools/programs you need? Or just a mic and the Internet?
A2) Another misconception is that it takes a lot of equipment / money to podcast
A3. I am using the voice memo app to record on my iPhone and then a wordpress widget as my host.
A2 that you shouldn't eat potato chips during a podcast recording
A3) I've heard good things about and
Two that come to my mind right away
could be the resident expert here
Chips and tacos are must haves for podcasting.
https://t.co/Lyc1Imamtp
A2 that you shouldn't eat potato chips during a podcast recording
Sounds like a simple workflow
https://t.co/op92GjN6sQ
A3. I am using the voice memo app to record on my iPhone and then a wordpress widget as my host.
Cool! I think Ts should try this as a learning experience. They should consider creating one or participating in one.
I hope so, I have done trial runs and it worked, we will find out this year if it really does!
I see a lot of lurkers in favoriting resources and retweeting...what are some of your question that you have?
Prof Susan in IL dropping in. Just got out of Sunday p.m. yoga class. Will scroll thru to catch up.
Q4. How can you introduce podcasting to your students?
TeacherCast: Thanks Dave. if you are looking for podcast specific info, check out PodcastingToday
https://t.co/e5M8VPLnkX
Is a podcast something that people can go back and look at later? or is it something that they have to be available for?
So much for my enduring NJ accent . . . but have started to think about the virtues of podcasting. https://t.co/SgYZBlByNr
A2 you have to have a radio voice
More info on the Wordpress widget, please. I have a WP blog, can I host my own podcast there? https://t.co/laPcWDbm6x
I see a lot of lurkers in favoriting resources and retweeting...what are some of your question that you have?
A4 we use autorap and to make rapping book report casts
...I am not sure how I would introduce it to my younger kids
Great question! Podcasts are something that are archived & that you can go back to as some are live & others are not
How do you integrate learning targets in your lessons?
I really like the idea of podcasts that folsom can listen to while doing other things.
A4) Show them other students who are podcasting. Look to connect them
Awesome, David! I really appreciate it.
I really like the idea of podcasts that folks can listen to while doing other things.
Typo corrected.
A4. For kids you can start off with podcasting a unit of study.
I think I can do that- once I figure out what program to start with. :)
A4. I have seen a school use students to do a weekly class podcast that summed up the things they learned that week in school.
Yes, I love listening to them in the car
Would love to hear more about this...and connect with those making it happen...sorry to butt in....thx!
Q5. For those that have created or listened to a podcast, Pls share a tip for others that might start listening or creating
It was actually based off a students genius hour product. I will see if it is still on the schools site
A2 have students create a script with cues. Not read from but to look down at for reminders
There is an app for it on an iphone and I plug it in like I do for music. Pandora even has some podcast.
A5 have students create a script with cues. Not read from but to look down at for reminders
when creating a podcast with students, can other people access the the conversation if needed?
A5. Look for a channel that hosts topics you are interested. I suggest and podcast as I love them
I had no idea I could use things like Pandora, I thought it was all specific downloads. Thanks https://t.co/py4fKBidSX
There is an app for it on an iphone and I plug it in like I do for music. Pandora even has some podcast.
If you publish it somewhere on a website etc.
if you are even remotely interested in podcasting... Get involved today!
Thanks I have a lot of work ahead of me.
That's great... It would be a great way for students to communicate what they are doing at school with their parents.
Q6. What is your favorite 'non-education' podcast channel?
Q7. What is a take-away that you had from tonight’s ?
Podcasts can be used appropriately for students at every academic level.
I'm going to look at the suggestions of podcasts to start with and learn more about how I can use the program in my own class
Q7: I have a list of podcasts to listen to now and my goal is to check out at least one this week.
A7 Took all this excellent info & will run with it! I know podcast is the way to go for me over video. Easier & more accessible.
And it looks like fun that I have to try as soon as I get off of here
:)
Join us next week when we will discuss: Adding or Using Multimedia In Your Classroom. with & I Sunday 8 PM ET US
Thank you and have a good evening everyone!
Thanks for joining tonight. If you do make a podcast or find one that you like, don't forget to share it w/ your PLN
Thanks for joining tonight. If you do make a podcast or find one that you like, don't forget to share it w/ your PLN
TeacherCast: Edu_Thompson Getting_Smart if you are even remotely interested in podcasting... Get involved today!
