Slightly out of sequence, but podcasting!!!

Well this week we finally got round to completing our podcast from a few weeks ago using Podium software. I was a bit nervous about this one, but reflecting back on it I think that was more to do with having to hear my own voice back and making a fool of myself rather than the actual ICT process.

I found that Podium was actually easy to use once I had got used to it and added a couple of chapters, and the hardware needed (microphone, laptop) was minimal. I think this would work well with both KS1 and KS2 in the school, developing their confidence in using ICT from an early stage and it would also be effective as a tool for developing their speaking and listening skills.

I have found this case study online, of a primary school in Chester who have introduced podcasting with great success. They explain how it actually requires little in the way of adult contributions and the children can take ownership for the majority of the process. It has also proved to be a very inclusive tool in their school, all year groups are involved and have a say in the content and even took the equipment out to interview keepers at Chester Zoo!! Well worth a look I think.

http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/casestudies/casestudy.cfm?id=611

That's all for now - off to work on ICT presentation!!!

xxx