Podcast+and+Blog

Podcast and Blog
I am excited by the possibilities that technology can bring to education; I enjoy enhancing my lessons with laptops, the Internet, pod casting, etc. I have found that it is critical to stay current with technology in order to keep up with my students. Using technology, students can develop new skills as well as present their knowledge in a creative format. Why fight with a student to put their Ipod away? Why not challenge them to become the pod-caster and have an outlet to express their views and knowledge. Does it make sense to ask a musically gifted student to not use such skills when learning academic content? A student writing a song on their laptop is just as effective (if not more so) that the traditional five-paragraph essay. To help students acquire the skills necessary to be successful in the twenty-first century, educators need to be current with available technology.

Technology that I have found especially useful is creating a class website with assignments, announcements, helpful videos, podcasts, and a teacher blog. At any time, a student, caregiver, or educator can visit the class website and become engaged in our learning experiences.

Please visit Mrs. Lamarre's Class Website for a glimpse into our classroom. Below is a sample podcast from our class website; this podcast describes a project that has been completed by my science students.

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