WGBH Podcasts

WGBH started out in 1951 as just live radio performances by the Boston Symphony Orchestra. "Today, WGBH informs, inspires, and entertains millions of people not only in Boston, but across the country and around the world. They reach their audiences at home, at work, at play, in the car, in the classroom, in movie theaters...wherever media is accessible. WGBH is the single largest producer of PBS prime including airtime and online programming, and a major source of programs heard on public radio from coast to coast. They are a pioneer in educational multimedia and in media access technologies for people with hearing or vision loss."

WGBH pod casts addresses grades k-12. The pod casts I viewed focused on individual topics or questions within the curriculum. I watched “What is a planet?” that discussed the activity in the solar system in great detail. These pod casts would be an excellent way to teach my students in the classroom while integrating pod casts too many subjects being taught. Another great thing is that the pod casts provide the information and also answers questions.

Being a visual learner, I found visual and audio pod casts more interesting and could easily understand the topics being covered. I find pod casts not only helpful for teaching my students but for my children at home as well. Instead of watching television all the time, I can provide educational based pod cast for enjoyment and knowledge. Many young children these days can surf the web better than many adults. Allowing my daughter to use the computer will only strengthen her skills. This would be great for students that may not understand a concept maybe the way the teacher is presenting it. It could give them a different perspective on the concept that they may relate better to or understand better.