Gcast

=__Gcast:__= Unfortunately, Gcast is also now charging for phone in podcast.

[|Gcast] is service where you can leave a message that can get podcasted immediately to a website. It's like leaving a message on an answering machine. It is easy to use, easy to listen to, and a quick way to start Web 2.0 in your class.

Unfortunately, Gcast is also now charging for phone in podcast.

Why Use It?

 * Provides student another method of assessment
 * Gets students published immedeately
 * Gives students practice in speaking, fluency, and leaving a message
 * Allows for auditory learners to hear things they might normally struggle with

//Lesson Ideas//

 * Foreign language - Students can respond in foreign language to prompts given
 * Reading- Students can give a book summary or read an excerpt from a book aloud in a message to get it online
 * Writing - Students can give feedback on a piece of writing or talk about their writing goals
 * Science - Students can reflect on an experiment, describe a procedure, explain concepts for a review
 * Math- Students can explain a math problem to practice extended response like questions- although this would be especially good with a doodle feature- so check out Voice Thread
 * It can also be used as a way to leave assignments in an audio format for students

//Sample Assignement Sheet//
I teach science, attached is a sample assignment sheet that I used to test out Gcast.

//Important Considerations//
For privacy reasons ensure that student leave only their first names on the website. Other than that the website which the podcasts are on is not easily searchable, but a direct link can be made from your school website.