Audio in Learning

Audio in learning is certainly nothing new. I remember listening to audio tapes and stories on LP record when I was in primary school. My key memory is we listened we didn't produce.
Now the capacity for audio production and dissemination on the world wide web is truly limitless. People can share their thoughts and music to a global audience with the click of a button.

Websites such as PodOmatic provides millions of podcasts from all over the world. A few I found interesting were  The Learning Pod and Kids Biz.

The Learning Pod reviews online applications for education. Great professional development for time poor teachers. Just download and listen while you are driving. Discover new apps and follow up the ones of interest.

 Using Audacity software to record, I created a podcast as an example of a class news media task. I then embedded this in the Wiki I have set up. A page for podcasts was added to organise this type of content. The news podcasts could be made into a series students create to share with family and the school community. As I was unable to place the audio in this blog you can access it from the JustyC Wiki (User JCwiki01, Password JCwiki1).

Audio is a unique media if used without image. It requires the listener to visualise in their mind from what they have processed through auditory reception. For individuals with poor text decoding skills it is a means of obtaining information to help them construct knowledge. The production of music is a creative outlet for people with interest and strength in this area. Digital audio tools provide access to music making previously not possible due to cost and space constraints. Audio production tools have allowed masses worldwide to get their message (be it podcast or music) out to a global audience and in turn receive feedback.