Blogs, Wikis, and Podcasts, Oh my!

Jason L. Smith5th Grade Teacher

West Chatham Elementaryjason.smith@sccpss.com

Why is technology so important in the classroom?

This video can be found here

How can I use technology?

Don’t be afraid, kids can learn technology extremely quick at a young age

Don’t worry if the student knows more than you

Establish routines and procedures early!Use it as an independent center rotation

or for small group projects

Classroom Management & Centers

Blogs

What are blogs?Blogs are used for topic-response

discussionsStarted by teacherStudent responds

Blogs

Mrs. Cassidy’s 1st Grade ClassA Whole New DianneEdublogsLab PixiesVokiFodey

Wikis

More information based and open for students

Can be used as a class webpageStudents can comment on each other’s

pages. Good for feedback.Can be used for ePortfoliosPBWorks

Podcasts

Can be anything from audio clip to short video

Use for research, informative writing, and phonics practice

Upload to Pod-o-Matic and then RSS to iTunes (must submit and be approved)

Students download from home, and won’t realize they are studying

The Great Room 403

Radio Willow WebRadio WillowWeb Podcasting Script

Preproduction

AudacityWindows PhotostoryWindows Movie Maker

Publishing

Pod-o-maticiTunes

YouTube

Be sure to have a media release form!!Teacher TubeSchool TubeVodPodYouTube Channel

Questions

Contact Info

Jason L. SmithWest Chatham ElementaryJason.smith@sccpss.com

www.jasonlsmith.comwww.themrsmith.com

This Powerpoint can be found at http://bit.ly/wotyc2010