Reflection #5 - Vidcasts

What: Today in class, we began gathering information in our groups that we will be using to create our own vidcasts. We also viewed examples of vidcasts and examined why they can be useful pieces of technology to incorporate into your classroom. Throughout the week, we have been gathering information to create our own vidcast in class.
So What: I have really enjoyed learning about the components of vidcasts. I feel like the possibilities are endless and you can use vidcasts in many subjects. We have been learning about using vidcasts as an introductory tool, something that I think will help to get students excited and interested in learning about a new subject. I also think it would be helpful to use vidcasts as a collaboration tool. Teachers could share with each other the vidcasts they've created and use them in their own classrooms.
Now What: I am really excited to use the vidcast in the digital story we are creating for field experience. I loved using all the programs that were available to create vidcasts such as iMovie and Garageband. I can't wait to use vidcasts and podcasts in my own classroom, especially as in introductory tool. I think it's such a great way to get students excited and make them wonder what will be coming next.