Podcasts are fun to create and a great way to share information. Podcasts have been increasing in popularity not only in adults but in young adults as well. You can find many podcasts about different topics across many platforms. Podcasts are becoming very popular in classrooms and libraries. Using and creating podcasts in the classroom and library will give the students an opportunity to work together. It also provides the teacher and librarian with opportunities to engage students in a creative way. Sharing book talks, guest speakers, and storytelling through a podcast will be a creative way to engage the students in the library and share the love of reading.
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Synth is an easy platform to use to create a 256-second recording. It is easy and free to sign up. You can create recordings by using the synth app on your phone or by computer. You can insert a pre-recorded audio or you can create one from the app. On the main page, it shows a podcast overview of different features that you can use and find. The only challenge with this platform is that I couldn't find the link to embed my podcast to the blog. Synth is an audio/video recording platform that is designed for all ages. Synth was awarded the 2019 TeacherCast Best in Class Award for Best Classroom Podcasting Application.
Podbean was easy to sign up for because it allowed you to use your google account. It gives you up to 5 hours of podcast recording with your credentials. It was easy to upload a pre-recorded audio and to share it with multiple platforms. You can customize the colors and size of the embedded player. There are more features to it but of course, you have to pay for the upgrade. I decided to use Podbean because it was the easiest to use and it contained more features. It was easy to find the link to embed the podcast to my blog.
Anchor is 100% free with unlimited storage platform where you can create recordings using a phone, tablet, iPad, or computer. It also integrates with Spotify to allow a variety of background music. It is easy to upload pre-recorded audio that can be shared with multiple platforms. I am still trying to figure out how to use the platform but I know with more practice it will be an awesome feature to use in the library/classroom.
Our group decided to do a podcast about the life and accomplishment of Margaret Edwards. It was a really fun and creative assignment to do.
Here are some great educational podcasts that you can explore.
Hi Richelle, your group did an excellent job with the podcast. I've used Synth before for a prior assignment but Podbean seems to also be a good choice to create a podcast. I agree that creating a podcast will be a great way to give the students an opportunity to work together and have fun. All students love to talk and if they get to choose their topic they will enjoy the assignment even more.
ReplyDeleteHi Richelle, Ms. Margaret Edwards seems to be an extraordinary woman. Her many contributions that your group stated made many lasting impressions. Also podcast will definitely be a creative way to engage students in doing a book talk and storytelling. This type of activity will encourage other students to read. Thank you for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteI had not heard of Anchor and love that it works well with spotify, students would be excited to see and work with a platform that they regularly use.
Your group did an excellent job of sharing the impact Margaret A. Edwards had on young adult literature. The podcasts you shared sound very interesting and informative for a new librarian.
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