Podcast

I have already created a PowerPoint, and a newsletter that I know I will use when I begin teaching. Most recently I created a podcast that I will definitely be using with my future students! "Why am I so excited over this podcast," you ask. Well technology is in our lives to make lessons run smoother and more efficiently and this podcast will do just that. I understand that a teacher can teach his or her students about money and how it looks, however, if a student is able to download it onto his or her Ipod they are able to take the lesson anywhere they want and review at any time they please.

A podcast enables students to take their education outside of the classroom allowing them to have more review time and to internalize the information being taught. Many students become bored and sterile to the traditional lesson plan so by simply incorporating a podcast the students become in gauged with intrigue.

Although, it is impossible to create a podcast to accompany a lesson, teachers can always search for educational videos online. I understand that it is not the same but it definitely does the work for the students.

I highly recommend that other student teachers create at least one podcast if not to for their future classrooms but to simply learn how they work. Get your hands dirty and create one to introduce yourself to your student the first day of class that would be a great hit both for the students and parents.

Good Luck!