I have never before used GarageBand, but it was a fun, hands-on experience to try and create a Podcast! Like Photoshop, you need to try it yourself to learn it (although I think it was much easier, yet much more exciting than Photoshop). It has a similar function to PowerPoint in that you can present pictures and insert audio clips of your voice or jingles, but it felt more like a video. It is much more movie-like because it allows for editing/cutting/repositioning of sound and pictures, unlike PowerPoint. Some potential benefits of Podcasts might be:
1. They are accessible on any apple device
2. Combines audio and visuals (good for all learners, especially ELLs)
3. Encourage deeper thought when they provide audio instructions by asking questions
4. Students can work at their own pace, starting and stopping when necessary, and replaying key points of the lecture/podcast as they need
In contrast, there may be some limitations to Podcasts, such as:
1. Can only be effective for short topics
2. They are passive, and only support attentive students, therefore, the audio must be engaging.
3. Non-verbal cues are lost (body langauge, gestures)
It would be so fun if elementary students could utilize this program (possible 5th graders and maybe 4th graders). They could each take an issue/topic/theme and become experts in it to present using a Podcast. It would definitely be a learning curve to teach them all of the functions they would need.
One issue I am having with my Podcast that I created on the Life Cycle of a Butterfly is being able to view it as well as listen to it. Currently in the program and on iTunes, it only allows the audio file. The visual piece which includes the pictures is vital, so I am attempting to figure out how to view them as well!
If you figure it out, let me know (:
1. They are accessible on any apple device
2. Combines audio and visuals (good for all learners, especially ELLs)
3. Encourage deeper thought when they provide audio instructions by asking questions
4. Students can work at their own pace, starting and stopping when necessary, and replaying key points of the lecture/podcast as they need
In contrast, there may be some limitations to Podcasts, such as:
1. Can only be effective for short topics
2. They are passive, and only support attentive students, therefore, the audio must be engaging.
3. Non-verbal cues are lost (body langauge, gestures)
It would be so fun if elementary students could utilize this program (possible 5th graders and maybe 4th graders). They could each take an issue/topic/theme and become experts in it to present using a Podcast. It would definitely be a learning curve to teach them all of the functions they would need.
One issue I am having with my Podcast that I created on the Life Cycle of a Butterfly is being able to view it as well as listen to it. Currently in the program and on iTunes, it only allows the audio file. The visual piece which includes the pictures is vital, so I am attempting to figure out how to view them as well!
If you figure it out, let me know (: