Podcast

Podcasts
What is a podcast?
Audio
Video

Website reference:
Naomi Harm's Personal Learning Online 2.0 Blog with Podcasting information and resources.

Computer application - view on the computer using QuickTime or iTunes
iPod application - audio, or enhanced with video
How to Podcast: Some Tips for Starting Out
Getting Started with Podcasts - Apple Site


Uses/Examples:
Prof Development - Teacher Perspective
The Teachers' Podcast - The New Generation of Educational Technology Professional Development
Teacher Created Materials Podcasts - Reading, Fluency and Comprehension podcasts


Student Uses:
Drill and practice
Review
Test taking - read the test and save as audio file on iPod

Student produced podcasts:
Radio Willow Web - Willowdale Elementary
ColeyCast - Room 34 in Murrieta, CA
The Road She Traveled - Longfellow Middle School - La Crosse, WI
Coulee Kids Podcast - Longfellow Middle School - La Crosse, WI

Walking tours:
Our City Podcasts
National Geographic Walking Tour Podcasts

Other ideas:
Jamestown Elementary Podcasts
Famous Americans
Maybry Middle School Band
Special Education iPod demo - using an iPod with Special Education students
How to Create a Test for the iPod Video (using GarageBand 3)

Search the Internet for other ideas
The Education Podcast Network
Tips for Podcast Fans (Apple site)