Podcast...#1 and #2

PODCAST #1:

The script I created for my Podcast assignment relates to my DCT I course I currently teach. The lesson was developed to meet CSO DCT 1.7.1, prepare a resume using basic business format. The objective for the students is to create a resume using MS Word that will complete a job application to it's entirety. I used each of the resources available to me through the assignment directions, such as downloading Audacity to begin recording the Podcast. I reviewed the rubric to be sure I had the correct information to give me the highest score available, a 4! To reach a score of 4, I followed the examples and podcast requirements. I (1) uploaded my script to Google Docs and then (2) exported my podcast as an .mp3 file to PodBean.com, where it can be stored and accessed through a public URL. Now my assignment should be complete! View my Podcast now!

PODCAST #2:

This Podcast assignment could easily be integrated into my DCT classroom. DCT students work in a somewhat self-paced environment. This Podcast assignment is an excellent tool for them to pull-up as an additional resource to guide them in the creation of their resumes. These are seniors (12th grade), so it is important for them to understand how to work independently on assignments and use resources to assist them with their assignments. Our class has a Wiki, pbworks.com, in which each of the class assignments and their due dates for our class are located. This is an excellent place to store a podcast as a resource for the resume assignment.

RELATED ISTE.NETS TEACHERS STANDARDS:
The Podcast assignment relates to ISTE.NETS Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5! I feel that each of the ISTE.NETS Teachers Standards are addressed in some way or another in this Podcast assignment. As teachers, we are using our knowledge of technology to facilitate experiences in virtual environments, we are supporting and modeling creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness, and engaging in learning with students in virtual environments (standard 1 a and d). This lesson allows us to design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessments by incorporating digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity (standard 2a). As an educator, I am modeling digital-age work and learning by communicating relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats (standard 3c). This assignment promotes and models digital citizenship and responsibility by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital-age communication and collaboration tools (standard 4d). Standard 5 relates to this assignment because professional growth and leadership is an important part of being an educator and this podcast allows us as educators to grow into new technology and lead our students into new technology as well! This podcast allows us to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning (standard 5c).