Journal Artical #2: Using podcasts to develop a global perspective NETS 2 and 3

Maguth, B, & Elliot, J. (2009-2010). Using Podcasts to develop a global perspective. Learning and leading with Technology online journal, 37(5),

The article basically talks about how podcasting in high school can be an effective tool in reaching a global audience. It talks about how high school students looked at Global warming in a social studies class and they created a debate based on the opinions of many world leaders and scientists. The debate would feature different opinions from individuals all over the world and what they believed was causing Global warming. It basically allowed students to record and create a document that was seen around the world with a great amount of research and editing.




Can all grades use podcasting in the classroom?

This is just one more way technology is making the world more global and connecting everyone to create a very educational experience for all. I can see how podcasting can be used in the classroom at all levels, for instance students in the younger grades could be learning about the jungles of Brazil and they could actually trade with lower grade students from Brazil and see their podcasts and get a great idea of what the jungle is really like. Wow, the use of podcasting is endless for instance in Science students could view actual scientific studies and ask the scientists questions about their research.



Would low social economic students have the opportunity to purchase this sort of technology?

I know with the current situation you would have to have parents volunteer some of this technology. It would probably take a great deal of parents helping out with the program at first. As more and more funding comes to public schools I know students would love to document their stories in a educational manner. Just look at YOUTUBE many students use this form of media but it is not very credible. Once again I think it comes down to the teachers making the assignment clear and grading the podcasts according to their criteria. But I do believe podcasts would allow many students to create and store their learning experience for years to come.