Unit 2: EDUU 564

Unit 2: EDUU 564
The technology tool I want to examine for effectiveness for teaching and learning is podcasting. I want to examine the effectiveness of podcasting in regards to ESL students in a blended model of learning. In using podcasting the students will n also learn how to upload the information and create mp3s of their own.
1. How does podcasting enhance a classroom learning experience?
2. How can podcasting be used in a blended model of learning?
3. Is podcasting limited to learning subjects in the classroom?

Yes, I need help with my questions. I’m not clear on the change that you noted in our discussion area.

3 Websites that provide information about tech tool etc.
http://www.edutopia.org/what-has-podcasting-done-you
http://www.edutopia.org/itunes-u-professional-development
http://www.edutopia.org/assistive-technology-devices-visually-impaired

2 links to peer-reviewed journals that relate to my topic.

The iPod Project: A Mobile Mini-Lab: http://www.rcetj.org/Default.aspx?type=art&id=90086
Maintaining the Personal Touch in a Growing Program: Strategies for Establishing Social Presence in Online Classes: http://www.rcetj.org/Default.aspx?type=art&id=79598

Unit 1 Journal Response

I have used Google Sites as well as Google Pages to create websites for my adult ESL students. I had a good experience with Google Sites but it has a lot of limitations. I was unable to import my ppts cleanly. I lost my sound and a few other perks. I will be using Expressions Web 2 for my electronic portfolio.
In my portfolio I hope to include:
1. Greeting with photo
2. Resume (Standard 1)
3. Lesson plan (Standard 2)
4. A powerpoint presentation (Standard 3)
5. audio
6. hyperlinks
7. video
8. graphs and charts (Standard 4)
9. Link to another website (Standard 5)
10. Webpages (Standard 6,7)
11. Blog (Standard 8)
I have many of these artifacts from my previous classes. This week I will collect all that I have and place them in a folder so that I can start organizing my portfolio. I will then begin polishing them to better align them with each of the standards. I expect to start building the site this week and insert the simpler pages like my resume so that I can concentrate the majority of my time on the more challenging pages.