Technology Is Not Just Fun and Games for These Teens by Austin and Daniel Straub
APA Citation:
Straub, A., & Straub, D. (2010, November). Technology Is Not Just Fun and Games for These Teens [Electronic version]. Learning and Leading with Technology, 47.
Summary:
This is an article about two brothers who decided to start producing podcasts about their favorite video game at ages 13 and 15. The podcast has gained a lot of attention and they have accumulated over 10,000 followers who watch their 9 minute podcasts every Friday at 5pm. The boys started teaching themselves how to play video games at a young age and thought that it would be fun to make videos of them critiquing different levels and parts of the game. After playing a game called Little Big Planet the boys quickly began their podcasts and now they spend about six hours every Friday reviewing levels, gathering news, planning the script, filming and editing.
Question #1 How does this pertain to education and why should we care?
Podcasts is relatively new idea and it is important for educators to be up to date when it comes to the activities that their students participate in outside of the classroom. Being relatable to your students can be helpful because if a student can view the teacher as an equal they will be more likely to be honest and forth coming in class. They can pertain to education if the ideas that are discussed are informative and helpful for students for example a podcast about critiquing writing styles or math computations.
Question #2 Can we use podcasts as a learning tool in school?
Yes! I think that teachers could assign students to form in groups and create a podcast that is relatable to subject matter for the class. As a history teacher I could use podcasts to have students critique historical events and assign other students to watch the podcast during its show time and have feedback for their peers during the following class meeting.
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