The topic of my podcast is, “What benefits and limitations are involved in using digital media to facilitate student learning and engagement?”. Digital media is a trendy topic in today’s society. In my podcast, I’ll use actual examples and put my view. This topic is the first podcast that I make, so it’s a big challenge for me.
My podcast consists of four parts. First, I quote the definition of digital media. Digital media is any media that rely on electronic devices to create, distribute, view, and store. Secondly, I talk about the benefits of digital media to promote students’ learning. For example, digital media can help students communicate with teachers at any time and discuss doubts with classmates. Then I describe the limitations and disadvantages of digital media among students. Because so far, many schools have banned students from carrying mobile phones into the class, so it’s the limits of students’ use of digital media. Using digital media in school is not an excellent way to study certainly. Students without self-control will be addicted to the Internet, which has a significant impact on students’ vision problems. I have collected real cases to support these two aspects. Finally, I state my view according to the facts collected, and students can use digital media outside the school to promote learning, and only pay attention to the learning materials provided by teachers in the school. Finding these examples is the most challenging part. On the Internet, we can find a lot of articles about digital media. The text of these materials often makes the audience feel that there is no credibility, and I need to provide real examples to support my points of view. Only in this way can make the audience think and analyze the problem through examples. I need to delete and select information because only choosing the most appropriate cases can persuade the listeners.
Before the official recording, I practiced the script repeatedly to avoid oral mistakes. I record with headphones to make my voice clearer. After recording, I checked the sound quality repeatedly to ensure my audio quality. At the beginning and end of my podcast, there is a piece of music with a happy melody. Adding music is to make podcasts more exciting and attract audiences to continue listening to my podcasts. If the music I choose is not attractive, the viewer may give up listening to the podcast. The things that students need to think about are the advantages and disadvantages of digital media. I hope more people can change their attitude towards digital media. Use reasonably and effectively. Music is download from Soundcloud. After this podcasting, I know that I cannot use music at will. Before using it, I need to confirm whether it is legal and approved by the author. In the process of making podcasts, I met with difficulties. I realized the script I write that I cannot finish to speech in my podcast because I only have about 5 minutes to tell. I need to simplify my statements, and then I need to delete unimportant sentences. I record with my mobile phone firstly, then transfer it to audacity for editing.
After the leaning of this unit, I learned to make podcasts, gained the relevant basic knowledge. This assignment can practice my English skills, and it can help me improve my verbal ability and writing ability. Although this assignment is a challenge for me, I finished my first podcast after hard work and constant attempts. I think I still need to improve. I’m willing to learn more about podcasting.
Reference list:
1. Davis, K, Ambrose, A & Orand, M 2017, ‘Identity and agency in school and afterschool settings: Investigating digital media’s supporting role’, Digital Culture & Education, vol. 9, no. 1, < http://katiedavisresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2017.DigCulture.identity..pdf>
2. Klein, A 2019, ‘Headteacher reads students bedtime stories on Facebook Live’, INDEPENDENT,retrieved 20 January 2020, <https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/texas-teacher-principal-stories-facebook-live-belinda-george-a8804806.html>.
3. Klein, A 2019, ‘Headteacher reads students bedtime stories on Facebook Live’, INDEPENDENT,retrieved 20 January 2020, <https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/texas-teacher-principal-stories-facebook-live-belinda-george-a8804806.html>.
4.Willbold, M 2019, ‘Social Media In Education: Can They Improve The Learning?’, eLeaning Industry, retrieved 20 January 2020, <https://elearningindustry.com/social-media-in-education-improve-learning>.
4. Pius, H 2019, ‘What is Digital media?’, Greenedu Digital,retrieved 20 January 2020,<https://greenedudigital.com/what-is-digital-media/>.
Music:
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