OERs: Overrated Education Resource platforms OR Outstanding Education Resource platforms??
It seems like the education profession gets inundated with new and innovative programs and resources. It seems that every 5 years there is a new program that is the “best” way to teach the material to the students. While these programs and resources may be the best way to present the material, the largest issue…
Podcast – Week 8 – First recording experience
I am finally moving on to the hands on portion of this journey, and I can’t be more excited! There were a lot of things that I thought I had figured out, but soon realized I had a lot more to learn…. So, lets get into it! So, last week I talked about distribution platforms.…
Podcast – Week 7 – Social Media
I believe this is the last week that I will be discussing the set-up of my podcast! We are almost at the fun part. However, first, we need to discuss the social media aspect of a podcast. Advertising on social media is essential in this day and age. When I look up businesses, I turn…
Podcast – Week 6 – Software and distribution
So, I have put in the leg work regarding the creation of the podcast itself. However, what is the best way to share this podcast with the population? Is it better to post it every week on the sites I wish to use, or is there a platform that could streamline the process of posting?…
Queue the DJ mixer – Remix or original content?
There is nothing new under the sun –Chaucer Today, education is focusing on introducing AI into the classroom and teaching practices. On the surface, this seems to be a new and cutting edge practice. However, education has always been introducing new technologies to the younger generations. We first started off with the chalkboard, and moved…
The Menacing Social Media Reality?
Social media, when used appropriately by educators and students, can be a useful and powerful tool in the classroom. Teachers can use social media to share resources and activities, connect to other professionals in the field, provide or find professional development that is relevant to their field of practice, and supporting other colleagues in the…
Podcast – Learning Journey – Week 5 – YouTube videos and AI comparison
Last week, we explored how AI can help you create your podcast. This week, we are going to look at Youtube’s advice to start your podcast. Now, there are a plethora of videos about how to start a podcast. All of them have valuable information, but sometimes the creators pass along ideas that are not…
Podcast Journey – Week 4 – Plan generator
So, after a week filled with production questions, we have finally arrived at the question: Is this a viable podcast idea? Not going to lie, I have been quite excited about this week’s adventure. Not only have I built this whole concept, but now I get to see if it was worth all the brainstorming…
Social media and class content – To include or not include… and how critical to be
As technology continuously evolves, it leads to the question: Should educators evolve and include social media content in their classrooms? It seems like a simple question, but when we look at the ramifications, it becomes quite complex. First, including social media is a great way to engage students in the material. I am a huge…
Podcast journey – Week 3 – Production possibilities
So, last week, I worked on the foundation of what my podcast would be about. I decided that with the responsibilities that I have at the moment, I was going to work on a solo informative podcast. Now, lets start with the production side of the podcast. What does this mean? What does this include?…