Monday, February 21, 2011
21st Century Skills Slidecast
Slidecasts, which are a combination of audio (podcast) and video (Powerpoint slides), can provide a dynamic resource for learning outside the classroom. Those with internet access can "attend" lectures, or something close to it, by just clicking the "Play" icon on a slidecast. Additionally, a slidecast appeals to the visual and auditory senses, as opposed to the flat text which is usually associated with homework. This is especially important in a world where young people learn from a variety of enhanced media. Perhaps it may be necessary in the future (or even present) to engage them with more dynamic learning materials such as slidecasts to deliver meaningful content that will attract their attention?
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How could you use this in your History class? Could it be part of a "Document Based Question"? Do teachers still use that format?
ReplyDeleteAlso, you upload your audio but did not adjust the timing so that it matches your slides.