Banana Day Podcast

http://goo.gl/ZGepB

What
This assignment was a podcast that explored a particular aspect of West Chester University life. Our group chose to investigate Banana Day because it was light-hearted and we figured than many people would be perceptive and open to an interview. Although there were many students who seemed to be quite fond of the celebration, several were also confused about its meaning and origin- others did not see a point in dedicating an entire day to worshipping a piece of fruit. Our story unfolded as we discussed our own Banana Day experiences and then turned to others for their input. We eventually discovered that Banana Day was primarily developed to promote good health and student involvement.

So What?
2. Design and Develop Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments a. Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.
I think this project would be useful to foster a creative outlet for students in a learning environment. A podcast allows them to create a story- not through conventional mediums, but solely through the uses of sounds. This requires an active imagination and some ingenuity to make the story believable and interesting.

Now What? Although podcasts must tell a story, they can certainly be incorporated in educational settings beyond the English Classroom. Podcasts can be used to illustrate moments in history or otherwise particularly bland material and make them engaging. When students are actively involved in their learning process, they are more enthusiastic, especially when they are able to develop learning tools through the use of new and innovative technology.