Sound+files+and+podcasting+in+the+curriculum

Options for using sound files or podcasting in the curriculum


 * Edu Radio - brings in PHSE, Citizenship.
 * MFL lessons - enlist foreign language speakers to record sentences etc - vodcasts of common scenarios.[|talking books]
 * History - oral histories, re-enactments of historical events.
 * Geography - guided [|pod-tours] of localities, [|talking postcards]
 * Art - record pod-tours of displays of art in school, talking postcards, [|chatter box]
 * SEN - [|talktime pens]

[|(http://recap.ltd.uk/podcasting/info/podcasting.html 2008),] Richardson (2006)



Digital photography, sound recording for stimulus and installation, poetry writing,
 * Unit 6C:** A sense of place - needs two weeks all day every day. Literacy, Geography, Art, ICT


 * QCA LO **

to use a variety of methods and approaches to communicate observations, ideas and feelings in an installation ([], no date)

1c) collect visual and other information [for example, images, materials] to help them develop their ideas, including using a sketchbook. 2c) use a variety of methods and approaches to communicate observations, ideas and feelings, and to design and make images and artefacts. 5c) using a range of materials and processes, including ICT [for example, painting, collage, print making, digital media, textiles, sculpture] DfEE (1999a p 121)
 * NC LO **

Understanding the Arts - L1. To work individually and with others to use each art form by itself and in combination to create and to perform for different audiences L6. To design and create images and artefacts by selecting, developing and refining techniques and using a range of materials and media ideas QDCA (2010a)
 * NPC LO**


 * NC Art Level descriptors**

Level 4: They use their knowledge and understanding of materials and processes to communicate ideas and meanings, and make images and artefacts, combining and organising visual and tactile qualities to suit their intentions.

Level 5: They manipulate materials and processes to communicate ideas and meanings and make images and artefacts, matching visual and tactile qualities to their intentions. QDCA (2010c)


 * NC ICT Level Descriptors **

Level 4: Use ICT to present information in different forms and show they are aware of the intended audience and the need for quality. Level 5: They assess the use of ICT in their work and are able to reflect critically in order to make improvements in subsequent work. QDCA (2010b)

Introductory Lesson Resources: ? Virtual Tour ? Use element of Google Earth ? Webcams ? Examples of work already created ? Geocaching - Earth caches ? Film an environment...