Podcast-Project Think

I subscribed to a podcast on itunes called Project Think. It is presented by students as a summer enrichment project. Each student researched a country or region and then reported on their area. I liked the format of the project which begins with a photo of the student, followed by photos of their region. The photos were very clear, sharp, and vibrant. They seemed to capture the essence of the area. If I had to select something I did not like in the podcast, it would be the length. Although very well done, they were too short. Just as I was wanting to see more, it was over. The curriculum implications of this type of project are numerous. It is cross-curricular-involving global studies, English, and speech. It is also a way for students to share their education with distant family members. Rather than telling them about a poster they made for a class assignment, and the speech they gave; they can simply direct them to the podcast. An area of improvement would have to be the background noise from the other students.