Podcasts are audio tools that educators often use because of their educational purposes and easy to access ways. These audio clips can come in series and often feature different subjects throughout such series.
Often teachers and librarians will choose podcasts that teach different and interesting subjects. Podcasts can also help student with research. This a creative way to get information across. For example, http://chinahistorypodcast.com/ is a fascinating series of podcasts on the history of China from over 5000 years ago to the present day. The histories range from the American Chinese cuisine to the Song Emperor and even the history of Hong Kong.
The Mid Autumn Festival
This podcast was quite interesting and delivered information about this Chinese festival. It is held on the 15th day of the 8th Chinese month. The Chinese and even some Vietnamese celebrate the moon goddess by gathering with family, giving thanks to the harvest, and praying for a good and long life. Mooncakes, lanterns, and match makings are all a part of the festival and the podcast really enlightened me on such a historical celebration.
I am definitely not familiar with podcasts and am still a bit clueless as to how they work. I like how you've given a few examples for us to refer to and check them out. Pod casts is definitely some I hear a lot about, people on facebook post "Listen to my new podcast here:" and I'm guessing it is like a radio show?
ReplyDeleteAre podcasts also visual or is it purely audio? I will check out your references to see for myself what the craze is about. Thanks.
Thank you. I don't care for podcasts myself but I can see how some would like them. I think they are really just meant to be audio, but some have catchy visuals to pull you in. I think it is kind of like a radio show; great example!
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