Blog #9

What: This week in class we learned about vidcast, podcast, and stimulator's. We learned how to make our own and how to put them on the computer for use in our classrooms.

So What: Vidcast and Podcast are important in the classroom because they can serve great educational value. A lot of children learn visually, and a lot of children learn by doing hands on. With vidcast and podcast children can see educational films and hear educational songs, also as a teacher I can challenge them to make their own. Which is really fun for the children and they would be able to learn through experience. This will help the children stay up with some of the technology advancements and learning the core curriculum also.

Now What: Now that I know more about vidcast and podcast I think I will use it in my classroom, kids love visual aids and if I got the children involved in the video they would love it and also be learning in the process. There are games for kids that record their voice, to them it is a fun game. If I add educational requirements to their game they will not only be learning but having a great time! Stimulator's are also fun in the classroom, I remember playing games on the Internet as a child that involved stimulator's and they were tons of fun. The stimulator that Doc. Water showed in class served great educational value, and the children would love doing something like that on the computer. They could explore on their own, choosing what they want to explore and going at their own speed. This would be great for them because they could take their time and focus on their slower areas and speed through what they know, each child getting what they need.

Video Reflection: I liked this video, it shows the reasons why children should blog. I agree with the video, kids should blog so they can express themselves. It is a place where they can go whenever they want and say whatever they want. They open the doors to the world and can make connections around the globe. It is a safe way for children to interact and express themselves, it invites exitment and gives children a voice!