1) the content/structure of the podcast and 2) your thoughts on using podcasts with students/youth as an educational tool
The 1619 podcast is an example of the era where storytelling evolved beyond traditional mediums as it served as a beacon of traditional innovation and enlightenment. I was impressed by the content and the structure of this podcast which did an awesome job showing the impacts of slavery on American History. After having listen to this podcast it sparked my interest for utilizing podcasts as a dynamic educational tool in my classroom to be able to offer students a unique way to engage with complex subjects.
This podcast was meticulously crafted and unwraps the intricate layers of American history from a fresh perspective. Through story telling it is able to conduct historical analysis, personal accounts, and interviews with soundscapes. It is almost as intentional to use this format to make it feel like an intellectual time machine, which helps the listeners transport themselves to different eras to better understand the effects of slavery. The podcast structure allows for listeners to engage with complexities of systemic racism, economic disparities and cultural influences.
When I think of a podcast I think of students often wearing earbuds everywhere they go. Podcast will help captivate their minds by presenting the information in a conversational manner. They can learn on the go, whether it is at the gym, in the car or at work, just like I listened to this podcast as I was doing some yard work. Presenting the information this way allows for students to connect with historical events or complex ideas and it promotes active listening. Podcast also serve as a tool to provide an opportunity to explore a wide range of perspectives and voices which can serve as a benefit to cultivate empathy, broaden worldviews and foster a deeper appreciation for history which to a lot of students might seem boring. In conclusion, I really am excited to use podcast in some of my classes, in particular environmental science as there is a lot of discussion around climate change that students can engage through podcast.
Hi Jose! I also believe podcasts could be a beneficial tool in my middle and high school classroom. When you mention how podcasts are a multimodal tool it really got me thinking. You're so right! I think one part of me gets stuck on the "reporting" aspect of podcasts especially because this one has historical content, but I need to remember the storytelling aspect and the dialogue aspect. I even think that podcasts could be an activity for students to extend their thinking. Maybe it isn't helpful for all students but it could be a differentiation tool.
ReplyDeleteHi Jose, I agree with you that using this podcast format really brought you back to that time, especially with their use of the audio recordings! I also loved how you said "students learn best when they are curious" I know thats true for me as a student and connects to the idea that maybe learning itself isn't about the content we remember but the questions we come out with that is important. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right about having diverse learners in our classroom. A podcast would be an excellent format to guide their instruction.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the history that was taught in the podcast about social justice in this country. I like the way that she change the music and sounds in the podcast. I liked the breaks that she took in between her beginning, middle and end of her comments.