Video podcasting utilized in Chemistry classes
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November 10, 2009
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Since August, 2009, the RHS chemistry teachers have been using vodcasts as a primary tool for instruction and assessment for chemistry concepts. Vodcast is the abbreviation for a video podcast, in even simpler terms, it’s a production combination of audio and video.
“Vodcast incorporates video, so my students are seeing the computer screen and hearing my voice at the same time,” said chemistry teacher Mrs. Deb Wolf
Vodcasting is a new and different way of learning in the chemistry classes.
“Students can watch and listen to their lecture at the speed they want to essentially as homework and come to class and ask questions on that,” said Mrs. Wolf.
Vodcasts benefit the students because they are listening to their teacher who is right in front of them on their computer screen. According to sophomore Robby Dockery, students are able to repeat what they did not understand the first time by pausing, rewinding, and replaying the teacher’s words and actions.
Although the chemistry teachers are creating a new format in order to teach their students, the students are still learning the same curriculum as previous years. While preparing the vodcasts for students may create more work for the teachers, the workload for students is not affected.
“It’s the same amount of homework. [Vodcasting] replaces the assignments at home,” said freshman Jordan Larsen, a chemistry student.
Written by and photo by Ayda Alemayehu
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