This is an educational blog for the course EDUC 552 through Peru State College. I will be using this blog to post comments and assignments for this course.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
My Review of the Article "Teachers as Media Creators"
Evaluation of “How did a shipwreck double the of the U.S” podcast
I subscribed and listened to, “How did a shipwreck double the size of the U.S”; from Stuff You Missed in History Class sponsored by howstuffworks.com. This was a great podcast, and the entire Stuff You Missed in History Class section is fascinating. It contains a wealth of podcasts ranging from the well know to the obscure. The podcast I listened to told the story of the Louisiana Purchase and how the sinking of a Spanish treasure ship bound for New Orleans contributed to the U.S. acquisition of the Louisiana Territory. The ship, full of silver, was sent from Mexico to New Orleans by the Spanish to stabilize the currency of the Louisiana territory. The loss of the ship might have led to the Spanish returning the colony to the French and the rest is history. The only downside to this podcast is that the speakers sound a little flighty, and talk in an almost “valley speak”, which my 8th graders will probably like, but I found a little annoying. (Showing my age). The podcast explains the history of the Louisiana Territory from the beginning, and how a little known obscure event, not discovered until 1993, might have changed the course of history. The information is presented in a very entertaining manner, with historical events tied to the present. This podcast, and others from the series, can be used in many ways in my 8th grade social studies classroom. I might play the podcast as part of a presentation on the Louisiana Purchase, or as part of a self guided small group project with 2-3 students listening together in stations and then discussing and answer questions together. I am also looking at having kids create a radio news broadcast on an event, such as the Boston Massacre and create podcast of the news broadcast.
Julie, Sorry about the other post I somehow pasted my review of a podcast instead of my review of yours; just erase it if you can. Super job on your photostory. Very interesting graphics, good narration and transitions. I found the piece to be very well done very interesting and informative. I also like your editing of the 4 photo’s we had a lot of the same ideas on the Hawaii scene (black and white looks great) and color in the Tajmahall. Good Job Mike Hayhurst EDUC 552 student
Great article review. You have a great narrating voice...very easy to understand and flows well. I thought your photos in the video were clear and applicable. I enjoyed the simplicity of the video...very professional job! Plus, the background sound did not distract from the overall video.
I was shocked to hear the percentage of technology resources that go unused because of lack of training...how sad!!!
Evaluation of “How did a shipwreck double the of the U.S” podcast
ReplyDeleteI subscribed and listened to, “How did a shipwreck double the size of the U.S”; from Stuff You Missed in History Class sponsored by howstuffworks.com. This was a great podcast, and the entire Stuff You Missed in History Class section is fascinating. It contains a wealth of podcasts ranging from the well know to the obscure. The podcast I listened to told the story of the Louisiana Purchase and how the sinking of a Spanish treasure ship bound for New Orleans contributed to the U.S. acquisition of the Louisiana Territory. The ship, full of silver, was sent from Mexico to New Orleans by the Spanish to stabilize the currency of the Louisiana territory. The loss of the ship might have led to the Spanish returning the colony to the French and the rest is history.
The only downside to this podcast is that the speakers sound a little flighty, and talk in an almost “valley speak”, which my 8th graders will probably like, but I found a little annoying. (Showing my age).
The podcast explains the history of the Louisiana Territory from the beginning, and how a little known obscure event, not discovered until 1993, might have changed the course of history. The information is presented in a very entertaining manner, with historical events tied to the present.
This podcast, and others from the series, can be used in many ways in my 8th grade social studies classroom. I might play the podcast as part of a presentation on the Louisiana Purchase, or as part of a self guided small group project with 2-3 students listening together in stations and then discussing and answer questions together. I am also looking at having kids create a radio news broadcast on an event, such as the Boston Massacre and create podcast of the news broadcast.
Julie,
ReplyDeleteSorry about the other post I somehow pasted my review of a podcast instead of my review of yours; just erase it if you can.
Super job on your photostory. Very interesting graphics, good narration and transitions. I found the piece to be very well done very interesting and informative.
I also like your editing of the 4 photo’s we had a lot of the same ideas on the Hawaii scene (black and white looks great) and color in the Tajmahall. Good Job
Mike Hayhurst EDUC 552 student
Great article review. You have a great narrating voice...very easy to understand and flows well. I thought your photos in the video were clear and applicable. I enjoyed the simplicity of the video...very professional job! Plus, the background sound did not distract from the overall video.
ReplyDeleteI was shocked to hear the percentage of technology resources that go unused because of lack of training...how sad!!!
Great job!
Hey you did a great job. I am still trying to figure out why my MAC version is not working;0) If you have any ideas, please let me know.
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