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=Podcasting @ WHS = The 21st Digital Communications class took on the task of helping the Student Council put together a presentation to take a look at the current handbook regulations regarding the use of iPods & MP3 players in school. As the WHS community continues to move into 21st century teaching methods and learning, it is vital we look for more and better ways to teach and learn in a technological environment. Podcasting will help WHS with this endeavor. This wiki was created as a means to help faculty understand the the purpose, the ease of use, the benefits of using podcasting in an educational setting. = = = = =**Podcasting Survey Results **= = =

Student Results
39% of the Freshmen 23% of the Sophormores 20.5% of the Juniors 18.2% of the Seniors  93.6% of students own an iPod/MP3 6.4% of students do not own an iPod/MP3 60% were male 40% were female 34% were General level 52% were CP level 14% were Honors level  93.5% say "everything" iPods (music, video, etc capabilities) would be better academically 6.5% said only iPods with podcast should be in school  44.7% said they would use academic preloaded material frequently 44.7% said once in a while 10.6% said never  84.8% said yes they would use their own iPod for academics if allowed 15.2% said no 17% have used podcasts often 66% have heard of them 17% have never heard of them  72.3% said they believe podcasts can be used as a learning device and would use them as such 19.1% said they believe they can be a learning device but aren't willing to use them for that purpose 8.5% say they don't think podcasts can be learning devices
 * Who Took the Survey? 48 students**
 * Who Owns iPods/MP3 players?**
 * Gender?**
 * Honors, College Prep, or General?**
 * What Type of iPods?**
 * Would You Use Preloaded Academic Material on iPods?**
 * Would You Use Personal iPods for Academics?**
 * Ever Used iPods?**
 * Can iPods be a Learning Device?**

Faculty Survey Results
6.3% of the faculty use iPods/MP3s for academic reasons regularly 6.3% rarely use them 87.5% never use them 35.3% of faculty own an iPod/MP3 64.7% don't own an iPod/MP3  17.6% faculty are quite familiar with iPod/MP3 41.2% have used iPod/MP3 some 41.2% have never used iPod/MP3  58.5% believe there are academic applications to the use of iPods 41.2% said not sure, but are interested 0% said no  82.4% said defintely 11.8% said perhaps, but concerned with learning curve 5.9% said not interested //**In What Way do you Think iPods or Podcasting Could Benefit Your Classes? If You Do Not Think They Could, Please Say So.**// 1. I am not sure but I would be interested in training and hearing about ideas for their use. 2. Downloadable audio books. 3. Quick, fast access to current information - easily incorporated into the laptops - does it need to come thru an IPOD or can it just be the computer? 4. My students could benefit from listening to podcasts in French and in Spanish and by recording their own podcasts. In the past, I have had my students record into Garage Band and then we have listened to the recordings in ITunes. I'd like to try doing the same project as a podcast/with an iPod. I think the iPod might make it easier to complete the same project. 5. I am in favor of any technology that will enhance the educational experience for the students. Teach me and I shall rise to the occasion. 6. I think that music is helpful in everything in life. I also think it should be allowed in study halls. 7. I think there are a couple reasons for using the iPods. It could help kids block out noise from other students while they are studying, it has been proven that listening to music can help kids study, and educational speeches on it as well. 8. Electronic books for students that have difficulty reading. 9. I'm not sure how it could benefit a class, since my knowledge about the use of iPods is limited. 10. none
 * Who Took the Survey?** **18 faculty members**
 * 1 Driver's Ed teacher
 * 2 English teachers
 * 1 Library teacher
 * 1 Physical Ed teacher
 * 1 Music teacher
 * 1 Social Studies teacher
 * 6 Special Ed teachers
 * 1 Tech Ed teacher
 * 1 World Language teacher
 * 2 other teachers
 * Do You Use Podcasts?**
 * Do You Own an iPod or MP3 Player?**
 * Are You Familiar with iPods/MP3 Players?**
 * Are There Academic Purposes to iPods/MP3 Players?**
 * Would You be Willing to Take a Short Amount of Time to Learn How to Do a Podcast and Incorporate it into Your Classroom?**
 * Faculty Comments on Podcasting:**