So I've been subscribing and listening to a variety of k-12 podcasts all evening, and I must say I am quite impressed with the quality of programs that students are producing. It reemphasized how important the publishing stage is for students to fully engage. With the entire world as their audience, students most likely are much more motivated and willing to put time and effort into their work. My head is reeling with all the benefits podcasting can bring to a classroom.
One particular podcast I found on iTunes and became completely enthralled with was "Where in the World"...the global podcasting geography quiz show! Basically, what happens is that classrooms around the world create podcasts that provide a variety of geographical clues as to where in the world their classroom is located. Listeners are encouraged to use the clues embedded in the podcast to discover where in the world it was podcasted from. They can email the podcasters with their guesses. From the one podcast I listened to, the students did a great job providing clues that one could google in order to discover the mystery location.
I really like this activity and am considering using it as an introduction to podcasting in my classroom. Created by KidCast, there are detailed instructions for creating a "Where in the World" podcast and participating in this great educational game!
http://www.intelligenic.com/where/where.pdf
I am still trying to figure out "where in the world" those students were podcasting from!
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I have seen this podcast but had not listened to it until you reminded me of it. I love the way the kids really make it a game - it isn't too easy or too hard, it's just right for my kids. Have you had a chance to try it in your classroom? How do you want to tie it into the curriculum? I am also thinking of using this and would like try it with my 5th graders. Let me know how it goes with your kids (if you get a chance to use it).
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