I think podcasting is a great tool for preview or review for PE courses. If students miss a demonstration, for example, I could create a podcast for students to view and practice before their next class. In addition, if I am going to teach a very difficult skill or I need students to bring certain materials, I could create a podcast for my students to watch for preparation for the next class. At my high school we have a web site that allows teachers to post videos or podcasts and students are experienced in using the web site. In addition to the functionality of the podcast, students enjoy using technology to learn. They are more familiar with it and they are more interested to use it. If we can peak the interest, we can help them to maximize their potential.
I like how technology can help students in the PE department. I like how you said it can help demonstrations and can prepare them for the next class if they have a podcast. Most students like new technology and if the teachers are up to technology students seem to feed off of it.
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Nicole Cardon
1/31/2014 08:32:09 am
I think that it is awesome that your high school has a website that can be interactive with the students and enhance their learning. I agree that the more you can peak their interest, the more they are willing to participate and fully get involved with the class. I like that you have good ideas of what to use the podcast for PE, I thought it would be a little bit more difficult because PE is more hands on then an English class.