tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132050285503028313.post10862331221545456..comments2012-05-11T13:15:01.018-07:00Comments on Susanelle Salter's EDM310 Class Blog: Blog Assignment 4Susanelle Salterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00805273289470858297noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2132050285503028313.post-71299643855216985752012-02-26T13:03:07.156-08:002012-02-26T13:03:07.156-08:00Susanelle,
I am sorry that you find podcasti...Susanelle,<br /><br /> I am sorry that you find podcasting so useless for first graders. I am still confused as to why because the list of skills that you mentioned (as listed by the teacher) are the very skills that these children need to learn at a young age. <br /> You quoted that "listening, speaking, presenting, comprehension, storytelling, performance, voice acting, oral fluency, media, and technology" were the skills experienced during this activity. I do not see how these skills are not useful. Acting is a very therapeutic activity that promotes independence and speaking skills - why not start these skills in first grade? <br /> I can see where your concern lies (that the kids are just playing and not learning) yet, I still tend to disagree. If the students can have fun while practicing speaking, reading, and story telling - why not let them? <br /> We want to create life-long learners, right? So, we need to make sure that these children <b>want</b> to learn. <br /> I am glad that you were so open about your view, you made some very good points. I just want to make sure that you realize the implication of exactly what it is you are saying.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Rebekah LloydRebekah Lloydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03710831588183500575noreply@blogger.com