Podcasts: Likes and DIslikes

After listening to about five of these podcasts i have come to the conclusion that i am not a big fan. Podcasts to me are a more finite version of talk radio. I'm sure that some podcasts are different but these particular technology talk shows and interviews just aren't that intertaining. However, I suppose they can be somewhat informative if you make yourself listen and pick out the various pieces of information. But for the vast majority of the time, the hosts are trying thier damnedest to be funny while simultaneously maintianing thier best radio host personality

I did get a lot out of the "kid casting" podcats. The host was explaining to the listeners about "vodcasting" or video podcasting as he preferred. He stated that podcasting in the classroom is a good way to reach your students. I believe he is correct in this asoect. Most students watch television every day. Some watch it as opposed to doing thier homework. So now that there is a way to fuse the two together into such things as studying through a vodcast, or learning activities just to familliarize students with new technology such as these videocasts.

The smartboard learning podcasters believed that video podcats "gets kids engaged" and "are a great spot to start conversation". This is true in some aspects but I, on the other hand, feel different. What is wrong with the traditional, face to face style of teaching? It is true that some kids nowadays are intrigued by technology based learning, but some are not.

One of my teachers here at South gives all her assignments online as well as some of her lectures. im guessing that this is simply the result of a work load that is too big for her. If this is the case, then what is the point of teachers? Theoredicly, students could all be sent to school or even stay at home where they do nothing but watch videos and take online exams on what they have learned. Where do we draw the line?