"Self-produced homemade entertainment!" So were those who were around when "talkies came to the big screen and then entertainment came directly into the home in a box called television just as amazed at the potential as we are today with the possibilities of now creating our own entertainment using the internet? And the potential use in the classroom is going to make for great learning experiences. I believe I read earlier in the book that learning has primarily taken place in isolation, individual students consuming information, now the world has opened to learning through making connections with others who want to learn the same things...and sharing what you learn with others...through podcasting and RSS the world is soon becoming the classroom of the future (or is it our bedrooms?)
Again Richardson has shared many good ideas and examples of how schools are using these broadcasting tools, Teachers in all disciplines should be excited of the potential use of these tools in the classrooms; however, for those of us new to all of this technology it is still overwhelming how to go about getting started...I was pleased to see that the recommendations given are user friendly such as checking out Podomatic.com which should be a good place to start. Gosh, after radio broadcasting comes making our own movies right in the classroom...or live streaming but I am stopping here with the caution of the author pg. 129 "it's just another reason why we have to get our brains around these shifts and be able to teach our kids the ethics and sensibilities to make good choices regarding these powerful technologies".....kids are using these tools, lets make sure they are using them appropriately for their own safety!
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