Benefits of podcasting in the classroom

After watching the second link provided, Integrating ICT into the MFL classroom, I learned a few good things about podcasting. I didn't realize that students in secondary education are actually using podcasts to teach each other. I know we are doing that in class, but I didn't know they were also doing it at the middle and high school levels. That is a great way for students to learn because they are actually involved in it themselves. Podcasts can also be used in visual presentations for students to make their projects that much better. If a student is sick, they can simply watch a podcast of the lesson and it is almost like they didn't miss class.

Another big plus for podcasting is parents can see what their children are doing in class. Many parents are always curious as to what is being taught in class and how effective they are being taught. They also now know if their child is being treated fairly in class. There are no secrets. Podcasting also helps with students creativity. The last thing I learned about this video is that everyone who had a part in it should never act again.