Blogs, Wikis, and Podcasts, Oh my! Jason L. Smith 5 th Grade Teacher West Chatham Elementary j [email protected]
Why is technology so important in the classroom?
This video can be found here
How can I use technology?
Don’t be afraid, kids can learn technology extremely quick at a young age
Don’t worry if the student knows more than you
Establish routines and procedures early!Use it as an independent center rotation
or for small group projects
Classroom Management & Centers
Blogs
What are blogs?Blogs are used for topic-response
discussionsStarted by teacherStudent responds
Blogs
Mrs. Cassidy’s 1st Grade ClassA Whole New DianneEdublogsLab PixiesVokiFodey
Wikis
More information based and open for students
Can be used as a class webpageStudents can comment on each other’s
pages. Good for feedback.Can be used for ePortfoliosPBWorks
Podcasts
Can be anything from audio clip to short video
Use for research, informative writing, and phonics practice
Upload to Pod-o-Matic and then RSS to iTunes (must submit and be approved)
Students download from home, and won’t realize they are studying
The Great Room 403
Radio Willow WebRadio WillowWeb Podcasting Script
Preproduction
AudacityWindows PhotostoryWindows Movie Maker
Publishing
Pod-o-maticiTunes
YouTube
Be sure to have a media release form!!Teacher TubeSchool TubeVodPodYouTube Channel
Questions
Contact Info
Jason L. SmithWest Chatham [email protected]
www.jasonlsmith.comwww.themrsmith.com
This Powerpoint can be found at http://bit.ly/wotyc2010