1 National University of Sciences & Technology School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department of Computing ITE-801 – Learning Through Pedagogy & Technology (3+0): MS(ITL)-2k20 Spring 2021 Maximum Marks: 10 Announcement Date: 18.03.2021 Submitted By: Azka Rizwan Assignment 1 Instructor: Dr. Tahira Anwar Lashari Due Date: 25.03.2021 at 23:59 on LMS CMS ID: 330116 Web 2.0 Technologies 1. KIDS LISTEN: EDUCATIONAL PODCAST Kids Listen is an educational and entertainment podcast for kids ranging Technology Used: Mobile app (available on in all ages. I definitely agree, because I’m no longer a kid (by legal iOS and Play Store) and web browser friendly standards, that is �) and I very much enjoyed listening to the podcasts. Kids Listen offer a variety of podcasts on different topics. There are webpage. story podcasts, podcasts about science, history, music, art, podcasts in different languages, podcasts with interviews of cool people, podcasts divided by age range, podcasts debating varied topics, and even a podcast about Harry Potter! The podcast that I am currently enjoying is aptly titled “Mystery Sound Extravaganza”. It is a podcast that features guest appearances by kids, and they have to guess mystery sounds sent in by other kids to the Kids Listen administrators. It is very enjoyable and educational even for adults. Kids Listen has a subscription service. People who subscribe can have access to all the episodes for each podcast for a monthly fee. Episodes can also be downloaded to the device for later enjoyment. The free version has a few (not all) episodes unlocked for listening, which can still be downloaded to the device. The app or webpage do not feature live captions for listeners with audio impairments. The UI design of both the app and the webpage are diverse-user friendly, with little visual complexity and neutral colors. The navigation is also straightforward and easy to find what a person is looking for with a search bar. CRITIQUE By Noor us Subah The author talks about all the key features of this app from subscription to the UI design. The podcast is always interesting to listen to and the author also enjoys it. In my opinion, in our communities, this podcast culture should be introduced, especially in schools. Also, this is not a free service so, it is not accessible by all. The author does not talk about the pros and cons. 2. VOOKS – VISUAL STORYBOOKS Technology Used: Mobile app (available on Vooks is an educational service that provides visual storybooks – they iOS and Play Store) and web browser friendly are videos about stories (both original and adapted) narrated by different webpage. people. The videos feature custom animations, graphics, and artwork by 2 multiple people. Vooks features all the elements that make storytime so special: read-along pacing, valuable life lessons, and a visual connection between words and text. New videos are added each week across a wide variety of topics. The stories are not just about adventures or fantasies, they are also about social and cultural values and traditions, different people, and their languages, and even stories about STEAM subjects. Vooks has a subscription service as well, but they provide a one-year free service for teachers or instructors affiliated with a private or public school worldwide! The visual storybooks have animation, as well as written lines (as present in an actual book). The narration is clear and crisp, and character voices are unique but not difficult to understand. The stories are intended for ages 2 to 8, and the app navigation is intended for adults (parents or guardians), so kids might initially face some difficulty in navigating. The stories can also be downloaded for offline viewing. Vooks has educational resources for instructors as well. Each visual story is accompanied by a lesson plan which is downloadable in an editable PDF format, which has multiple activities related to the story. The resources are downloadable by anyone (no subscription required). There are additional resources as well for special occasions & holidays. This is a service that I have used a lot personally, as a content creator and curriculum developer myself, and I found it to be reliable, user friendly, and a hell lot of fun! CRITIQUE By Noor us Subah The author talks about a great deal of content and knowledge available on this tool. This tool is very exciting to use, and it is a form of digital storytelling. Also, this tool is available for all. Since the author has already used this tool so more evidence is provided. Both tools are critically analyzed and explained with activities and responsibilities. Pros and cons were not discussed in depth.
