Podcasts

Honestly, when I first read this assignment I was 1. Not very familiar with podcasts and 2. not sure how they could be used in for a library  I didn't think they would be very beneficial.  After searching and reading, I discovered that I was wrong. I found so many uses for podcasts by both the librarian and the students.  Librarians can record book reviews, lessons, weekly or monthly newsletters, and for promoting the library.  I especially liked the idea of weekly or monthly newsletters. Although I am still trying to get comfortable recording myself, I am going to try and do this for the high school library.  I created a podcast for the upcoming school  year.  It may need some tweaking before it's officially on the school library site.  However, I liked being able to tell so much information and have it accessible to the students at any time.  I will definitely be including book reviews and school news as well.
I also read how students can create podcasts for the library. Students can record their own book reviews or discuss a presentation tool they enjoyed working with. Students can also read book excerpts to discuss literary elements of a story to help other students understand. For example, they can read passages to explain theme, alliteration, irony, imagery,and other elements to help students grasp the understanding. Sometimes, students will listen to a peer's explanation instead of a teachers.
I am going to try a few of these and see what kind of response I get.

Here is my podcast.  I'm still trying to get comfortable with this.  I used audioboom because it was the most user friendly. I liked that I could download the app on my phone and record on my phone, then upload the recording. It was so easy. The whole process (not including practicing) took less than 10 minutes.  

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