http://lunchtimeleaders.podbean.com/
I was amazed with this podcast. I had no idea what a podcat was until I started doing my research. I must say, I'm thrilled beyond words with the new 'savy' technology vocabulary I've learned through this course, go me!
So, this blog takes a look at not only community leaders, but leaders bigger than the community. Not only does Moran Middle School feel the need to stick 'with their state' but they talk with people in other states as well.
State troopers, governors, authors, lawyers, fire fighters, doctors, psychologist, and tons more people are interviewed in this interesting podcast. I thought this went above and beyond the TWB characteristic of involving community and business partners. All of these very well respected people interviewed on this podcast share their opinions about what students should do to be fully prepared for their future. Several different careers are represented here, from totally different ends of the spectrum. This podcast didn't focus on one and only one way to go, but showed several different successful people all around the world.
I LOVED about this podcast that almost any occupation you could think of was in some way recognized. Each person interviewed talked about past and present, and some future occupations that they have. I loved this because I felt like each child participating in this podcast felt like whatever it is that they want to do when they get older is okay and respected.
This is a really neat blog. I love the fact that students are interviewing these individuals,and asking the important questions about their careers. This would be something you could share with your students as a bell ringer, or once a week, say on a Friday morning for discussion. It would get them thinking about various career choices,and you could connect it to content. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI came across this podcast as I was looking for one myself. I really enjoyed watching the students. The school and students have a great idea here. Hats off to them! I think this podcast is similiar to mine in that students are taking on the role as interviewer and gaining valuable knowledge from their community leader. I'm sure the community leaders taking time from their schedule to do this means a lot to the students. Exposing students to real professionals in various careers is so much more powerful than just talking about it even exposes them to careers they may not have even though about. Great Pick!!
ReplyDeleteI love that idea, Sunny. I may have to do that or try it out this year!!
ReplyDeleteThanks girls!