Journal #2 Using Podcasts to develop a global perspective

Maguth, Brad.M., & Elliott, J. (2010). Using Podcasts to develop a global perspective. Learning and Leading with Technology, 37(5), Retrieved on February 11, from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm Section=February_No_5_4&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4495&ContentID=25244&DirectListComboInd=D

Podcasting has really become a popular way for people to communicate to different audiences. It has allowed people the ability to speak, and share information with other people on the other side of the world. For example, in this article some students at a science and technology school in Columbus, Ohio, they were given the assignment to come up with ideas around a current global issue, by interacting with others from around the globe. This interaction illustrated the usefulness of allowing students the tools to explore new questions, and to interact with people they would have probably never met otherwise.

After reading this article, I am curious to learn more about podcasting. I have yet to use the technology before, but I think it would be a valuable instrument in the class room.

Question #1
Can all students learn from podcasting?

I believe most, if not all students could find ways to learn using podcasting. Like many things I guess it would depend on the student and the subject matter. The key attribute about this technology is that it allows the student to get on a global stage.

Ques. #2
How would this impact inner city student?

This technology would be a valuable asset to many inner city schools. The students would be able to get a view and perspective of what’s going on outside there immediate area where they live. Many times these students are underprivileged and don’t have the access. The only problem would be that many of these schools lack the funds to provide these types of services.