Podcasting



II. Communication
A. Use technology effectively and appropriately to interact electronically. 1. Use telecommunications to collaborate with peers, parents, colleagues, administrators and/or experts in the field.

 I decided to utilize podcasting to reteach multiplying by two digits to a small group of students. After the mini lesson, all four of the students were able to master the concept. It was extremely rewarding to see the gratification on the students' faces. They even asked to create another podcast for fractions!
 * Multiplying by Two Digits **

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Reflection: ** I enjoyed creating the Podcast on multiplying. I am especially thrilled that it gave my struggling students the opportunity to have a minilesson to reteach the skill. Next year, I plan to use Podcasting to teach and reteach lessons. These lessons I will post to my wiki and create a table of contents that students and parents can search for lesson to help with homework and practice.


 * Manipulatives in the Classroom: **

The use of manipulatives is imperative in the classroom. So many students are kinetic learners who need to be able to visualize what they're learning. My second podcast reflects this idea. Now, parents can see how the manipulatives are used in the classroom. The students can also use the podcast as a reminder how they used the tools to help them complete homework.

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** Reflection: ** Math is my favorite subject to teach and often times a subject that students struggle with at home. I have created the podcast on manipulatives in order to help my parents. I have had several parents comment to me about how the video was helpful to them. One parent even took the congruent figures lesson and applied it to money where their child had to match coins and tell their value! This is extremely rewarding to me as hearing this information tells me that my podcast has fulfilled its purpose!