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Havering Podcasting Pilot to support reading in primary schools

As part of a project to develop the effective use of podcasting to support reading in the primary classroom, pilot schools were given site licences of Podium software. Schools were then given time to explore ideas for the effective implementation of podcasting across the primary curriculum, with specific research into how podcasting can be used to support pupils’ speaking & listening and reading development. Squirrels Heath Junior School made the best use of the trial period and were pleased with the impact in the classroom. Jayne Taylor (ICT Coordinator) and Paul Stock (Literacy Coordinator) worked together on the project and found that this worked very well for them. Children in all year groups were involved and teachers did a variety of different podcasts. For example, Yr 4 wrote and recorded their own stories and then focused on intonation and pace when played back to improve their performance. Some classes went further and used for music and MFL as well. Teachers from the school will be at the next Primary ICT Subject Leaders Meeting to give a short session on their findings.



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