FLICKR
Flickr is a "Web-based digital photography portal" (Richardson, 2010, p. 102). I find it to be an interesting educational tool due to the many ways it allows imagery to be used in learning environments. Flickr offers an alternate method of information sharing. Ideas and concepts can be explained visually. Learners can use images to build on what they already know and are interested in (Laureate Education, 2012a). As a future educator, I would ask learners to create webtours using photographs and other images of their choice. I would also have learners to visually express their personal ideas, interests, and understanding of information. Flickr has an annotation feature, which allows users to "add notes to parts of the image simply by dragging a box across an area and typing text into a form" (Richardson, 2010, p. 104). The URL below provides additional uses for Flickr in the education.
http://www.jakesonline.org/flickrinclassroom.pdf
References
Laureate Education (Producer). (2012a). Using digital media for learning [Video file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu
Richardson, W. (2010). Blogs, wikis, podcasts, and other powerful web tools for classrooms (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
PODCASTS
"Podcasts are digital audio or audio/video recordings which are made available to users through online systems which can store, and in some cases, permit downloading and delivery of files" (Bronx Community College, n.d., para. 1). This technology appealed to me due to the opportunities for collaboration and communication it presents. With all of the typing and swiping being done today, I welcome technology that promotes actual speaking. Podcasts also enhance problem solving and critical thinking, which is essential for social change and challenges. As a future educator, I would have learners to collaborate to produce podcasts for purposes of sharing information, discussing scenarios, and promoting further conversations with questions and thought-provoking concepts. I would also ask learners to share their perspectives then solicit additional viewpoints from others. The URL below provides additional information about podcasting.
http://www.howtopodcasttutorial.com/what-is-a-podcast.htm
Reference
Bronx Community College (n.d.) Podcasting at BCC. Retrieved from http://www.bcc.cuny.edu/CTLT/?p=what-is-podcasting
Vankita,
ReplyDeleteI think that Podcasts is an excellent technology that is useful for adult learning. I think that it promotes communication and research in order to be able to do a podcast. The link for the article I referenced is: http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/12/teachers-guide-on-use-of-podcasting-in.html. I would use podcast in my criminal justice courses by having the students do group research projects and the ultimate product will be the students delivering their podcast. This will help with the students attendance and motivation in the class because there will be other students counting on them to attend and participate in class. This will promote their research, and group skills as well as working on public speaking. Podcasts also incorporate other skills such as writing, solving problems and learning how to manage the students time (Teacher’s Guide on the Use of Podcasting, n.d.).
References
Teacher's Guide on the Use of Podcasting in Education. (n.d.). Retrieved March 24, 2017, from http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/12/teachers-guide-on-use-of-podcasting-in.html
Vankita, your blog is interesting this week especially your take on Flickr. Flickr is known as a community because it allows people to share photos with one another. I like Flickr because you can go on and see what picture people are discussing and receive different views on photos people are talking about the most. Your take on the podcast is like mine. I enjoy a podcast second to face-to-face instruction. A podcast is an excellent tool instructor can utilize inside a classroom setting. Podcast are no substitution for classroom instruction but they are effective, and they give students a change of pace (Richardson, 2010).
ReplyDeleteReference
Richardson, W. (2010). Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin.