Web 2.0 Standout

Thinking back on all the Web 2.0 tools that I explored and investigated throughout the Web 2.0 course, podcasting really stood out. With podcasting students can create an oral booktalk which can be listened to on the internet or downloaded and listened to on an ipod etc.

I would really like to begin working with my students in podcasting. I'd like to have them create booktalks and podcast them.

This would address NETS-S
1. Creativity and Innovation
b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression.
2. Communication and Collaboration
b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.
3. Research and Information Fluency
b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
b. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.
5. Digital Citizenship
b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.
c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.
6. Technology Operations and Concepts
b. select and use applications effectively and productively.

This would help them learn to communicate clearly with others. This would be particularly good for communicating with their peers while engaging them in a fun and fascinating project. I'd like to incorporate their podcasts within our new library catalog if possible. Other wise I'll post them in a wiki or blog. I will also be having students create reviews to post within the library catalog (Destiny).