Vodcasting

B. Pletenycky
 * Vodcasting at** **Grand Avenue** **School**

Fifth grade students at Grand Avenue School Library Media Center, Megan B., Kiana H., Jalen M., Alexis L. and Maniah R. are very excited about vodcasting.

So, what exactly is a vodcast? A vodcast is simply a term used for the online delivery of video on demand video clip. The term in an evolution specialized for video. Video podcasts enable students and teachers to share information with anyone any time. If a student is absent, she can download the vodcast of the recorded lesson. It can be a tool for teachers to communicate curriculum, assignments or other information with parents and the community. Video podcasting can be a publishing tool for student oral presentations.

These select fifth grade students use their free time at lunch to develop a vodcast. Under the guidance of Library Media Specialist Barbara Pletenycky, these students chose to design their vodcast as a news show format and break it up into sections. For example, food critic, music and general school news are featured. These students conducted all the legwork and writing of their material for the vodcast. Jalen M. was our producer, Maniah R. was our announcer and Megan B., Kiana H. and Alexis L. were our reporters.

Be sure to stop by our booth at the Technology Fair on May 15 so you can experience firsthand the innovative form of technology as a way to enhance the processes of instruction and learning.