Podcasting



**April 2009**

**Technology Standards Addressed**

Standard 2.0 – Digital Citizenship: Demonstrate an understanding of the history of technology and its impact on society, and practice ethical, legal, and responsible use of technology to assure safety A. Technology and Society 1. Explain how technology affects people a) Identify and explain that technology is used in their daily lives to do things better or more easily (such as telephone, microwave, television, cameras, and computers) b) Identify examples of how technology affects the environment (including home and school environments) c) Participate in class or small group lessons on how technology tools are used to meet personal needs

Standard 3.0 – Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration

A. Learning 1. Explore and use technology tools in an instructional setting for learning a) Explore and use teacherselected technology tools, including software and hardware, to learn new content or reinforce skills b) Use teacher- selected, technology tools that enhance learning c) Reflect and discuss, as part of a larger group, on the appropriateness of the selected technology for the given task * **Description:**

The first sample is a book, __Are You My Mother__. Pictures were taken of the story using the digital camera. Then, using a microphone, I read the story into the microphone. As you will notice, I did not read to the end. This gives students the opportunity to respond to the question at the end. Students can respond orally, rather than in writing. This is an extremely beneficial activity for kindergartners.

The second example is the final project of the alphabet book. Each of the three kindergarten classes put their pieces together for this final product. The students were able to use the voicethread to narrate the text, and eventually comment to one another about the project.


 * Book Reading for Kindergarten Students **

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**Student Alphabet Descriptions: Final Project

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Reflection**  These proved to be my favorite projects. The activities that can be used with voicethread for kindergarten students are endless. Additionally, the response method is age appropriate. Students at all levels can participate in this activity. Our students enjoyed putting the final powerpoint onto the voicethread site and narrating it. The voicethread is user friendly, and fun. I will definitely be incorporating voicethreads into the classroom in the future.