First Grade Podcasts

After learning to use Audacity in class this past week I can see a few uses for podcasts in first grade. My students love listening to themselves read. Audacity is user friendly enough to allow them to work on their own. They could record themselves reading a passage and play it back to critique themselves. They could do interview with each other to work on their oral communication skills. I think recording a Mother's day or Father's day message for mom or dad would work. WOW..many possibilities!

Podcasting in First Grade Oh My!

Ok, I read chapter 8 in Richardson's book but I can't figure out how I would introduce first graders to the making of a podcast. Or for that matter what would I use it for? I am at a complete loss. Any ideas out there?

Video Use in the Classroom

I have been using my flip video camera with my first graders when they are reading. I let them watch themselves and they judge if they are reading with emphasis and stopping at punctuation. They are great at critiquing their own work. I also have used it to help them with presentations. They try and improve their delivery after seeing themselves. They also think it is fun!!!