Which podcasts did you find interesting? Identify
one or two podcasts and describe how you would use them in your work. (Be sure
to include links in your blog entry to the podcasts mentioned.)
I was interested in “The
Whole Child” podcast: http://whatworks.wholechildeducation.org/podcast
I was also interested in
the “Learning Matters” podcast:
Each of these podcasts would
enable me to stay current on educational issues. The Whole Child podcast showcases educators
and schools that are exemplary models of educating the whole child. Their website states, “We know we have to cultivate lifelong
learners who are thoughtful, creative, culturally competent, intellectually
curious, and civically engaged.” The
Learning Matters podcast was created in order to “shine light on the
successes-and setbacks-in our schools and districts, and report them clearly
and fairly to the public.” While
listening to two of these podcasts, I was struck by the thoughtful and in-depth
reporting of educational issues. This was
a welcome change to the brief, attention-grabbing, often inaccurate headlines
that are put on the regular daily newscasts.
There, you've found it! You've begun to tune into it, finding the "quiet revolution" out there of educators who continue to speak the truth about what should be happening in our classrooms vs. the current drifting. Their voices may not be the loudest, but they speak with conviction and experience. Keep listening!
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