Vodcasting in an Elementary Classroom

Vodcasting in an Elementary Classroom : 

Vodcasting in an Elementary Classroom Kirsten Linsenbardt Dallas, TX

What is vodcasting anyways? : 

What is vodcasting anyways? Vodcasting is simply a video that is available for download online. Vodcasting is a little different from podcasting. Podcasts usually contain only audio while a vodcast contains audio and video. Vodcasting is becoming more popular than podcasting with sites such as YouTube and TeacherTube.

What tools do I need? : 

What tools do I need? To create a vodcast you need the following tools: Video Camera (Flipvideo, Digital Camera with video capabilities, or regular Video Camera) USB Cable or other cable to connect video camera to computer for uploading videos Computer with Internet connection Video editing software Hosting website to host vodcasts

What software do I need? : 

What software do I need? To create a vodcast, you don’t necessarily need to be a pro at video editing. There are many programs that are easy to use and free! Windows Movie Maker Apple iMovie (MAC only) Avid FreeDV Wax

Where can I host my vodcasts? : 

Where can I host my vodcasts? There are many sites you can host vodcasts on. There are many sites that are free if you don’t need a huge amount of storage space. Some free sites to host include: Podbean Switchpod Vimeo Teacher Tube

Can I upload vodcasts to iTunes? : 

Can I upload vodcasts to iTunes? It’s easy to upload your vodcasts to iTunes! Download iTunes onto your computer by going to www.apple.com/iTunes. Open the iTunes Store. Click on Podcasts – Click on Submit a Podcast! You will enter your Podcast URL (your host site will have this information) and other information about your podcast Once you are approved you can search for your podcasts on iTunes! Please make sure that you have parental consent if you are putting vodcasts online before you start this process!

What can I vodcast? : 

What can I vodcast? You can use vodcasting for just about anything in the classroom! Vodcast.. Poems Reader’s Theater Student Projects Student Interviews Student Learning Experiences Field Trips

Vodcasting in Room 112 : 

Vodcasting in Room 112 In my 1st grade classroom we have used vodcasting in a variety of ways. 2007-2008 School Year Pond Habitat Projects Student Poems Animal Research Projects 2008-2009 School Year Weekly Poems Pond Habitats Student Community Videos

Can I see examples of vodcasting? : 

Can I see examples of vodcasting? Room 112 Vodcasts Our vodcasts are on the internet available for viewing at http://mypod.hpisd.org/weblog Click on Kirsten Linsenbardt’s Weblog to view a list of vodcasts sorted by category. They are also available on our classroom website: http://up.hpisd.org Click on Teachers/Kirsten Linsenbardt/Podcasts

Why vodcast? : 

Why vodcast? Vodcasting is a way to integrate technology into your curriculum. Vodcasting is novel! Students don’t get to use video cameras or host their own videos online every day. Students are engaged in their learning. They get excited when using technology and it makes the learning experience more memorable.

Create your very own vodcast! : 

Create your very own vodcast! Now it’s time to create your very own vodcast! Using Microsoft Photo Story 3, you are going to create your own vodcast! Step 1: Download 5-6 pictures from the internet using Google Images. Step 2: Using the Photo Story 3 handout, make a video by following the step by step instructions. Upload the video to your classroom website or save it for use in the future!

Contact Information : 

Contact Information Kirsten Linsenbardt First Grade Teacher at University Park Elementary in Highland Park ISD Dallas, TX School Website: up.hpisd.org School Email: linsenk@hpisd.org