Podcasts

Before taking this class, I had no earthly idea what a podcast was. I am so thankful for this class and the many things it, and Ms. Averitt, has taught me. Ms. Averitt required us to listen to some podcasts, and the one thing that I noticed a lot while listening to the various podcasts is how conversational the tone was. Podcasts are not so much as a stern, "Hey you! Listen to me teach or lecture!" It was a very calm and normal tone as they gave their insights and useful information. There were funny points that made you laugh, as well as points when you pull your paper and pen out and write down the information being dished out. The host(s) spoke clearly and intelligently and the information was ready and accurate.

Many students, especially during the middle and high school years, listen to iPods, Mp3 players, or some form of a music player with headphones. We, as educators and/or parents, can support the use of these digital music players by giving the students something educational to listen to-podcasts. As a future English and Grammar teacher, I found the podcasts Grammar Girl’s Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing and Get-It-Done Guy very informative, and equally interesting, podcasts. I will require my students to subscribe to the podcasts in the iTunes store, since it’s free, and have them post daily responses or I may just simply add the link to my blog and my students can listen to the podcast from there.