Podcasting is a means of listening to audio files that have been recorded and published on the internet. Think of it as talk radio on demand. You can listen to a show at any time on your phone, tablet, computer or even smart home devices.
What's great about listening to podcasts is that you can listen while simultaneously doing something else: running, driving, doing chores. You can't do that with video!
There are many benefits of podcasting for students. First and foremost, podcasting offers students an authentic audience for sharing their thoughts and ideas. When they know the whole world is listening, they take pride and ownership in their work and strive to put out their best product.
Right up there is the fact that podcasting is a great tool for helping students practice public speaking. So often technology is criticized for depriving students of social skills. Podcasting has the opposite effect, giving students a platform for sharing their actual voice.
Finally, podcasting in school helps bridge the gap between school and home. Our podcast hopes to share snippets of our day here at East Hills so that you and your child can talk about all of the wonderful and engaging things they do each day. We hope you enjoy it!