Vodcasts and Podcasts

What is a Podcast and Vodcast?

Vodcats and podcasts are ways in which you can access information about many topics at any time. Podcasts present the information in an audio format in which you listen to and can be downloaded at any time. Podcasts cover a range of different topics such as lectures, lessons, a current affairs and many more.
Vodcast are the same as podcats except that they present information in video format, so you can watch the video as well as listen. You can download podcasts and vodcasts through i-tunes and subscribe to certain topics that interest you or a subject you may be teaching.

How can I use it in my Classroom?

Podcasts and Vodcasts can easily be Incorporated into the classroom and can be very useful tools for both students and teachers. These tools allows teachers access to a wide range of information and resources and to easily pass this information on to students. This aspects of using a podcast or vodcats can allow students access to an expert on a daily basis. This idea it self should motivate teachers to use and incorporate the use podcast and vodcasts. Allowing students access to reliable and engaging resources creates an effective learning experience for students and directly relates to the Learning Design Framework by allowing students choice of resources, a range of resources and multiple persepctives on a topic. (Oliver, 1999)

These tools could also be used to ensure that all students are receiving the same learning experiences despite students being away. Podcasts can allow teachers to record and save important lessons that all students need to hear. Students can then listen to the recording and easily catch up on the missed learning experience.

How does it support learning?

These tools support learning by ensuring that all students are receiving and engaging with the same learning experiences. The tools also support learning by presenting students with the tools to access relevant and useful information in an exciting and interesting manner.

Oliver, R. (1999). Exploring strategies for online teaching and learning. Distance Education 20(2), p.240-254