What's+It+All+About

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Podcasting in Plain English
= = Podcasting is online audio content that is delivered via an RSS feed. While the basic concept compares podcasting to on-demand online radio broadcasts, and in fact, many use it for just that, podcasting gives far more options in terms of content and programming. Because of the convenience and ease of use, podcasting makes a great tool for the classroom. = Why do I want to learn podcasting? = = Where can I find some great examples? = = Some examples from DPS teachers: =
 * Some popular uses for podcasts are:**
 * //**Self-Guided Walking Tours**//
 * The zoo
 * Downtown Architecture field trips
 * Museum tours
 * //**Music**//
 * Promotional clips for concerts
 * interviews
 * Biographical projects
 * **//Talk Shows//**
 * Classroom updates
 * Sportscasts
 * Homework assignments
 * Foreign language lessons-pronunciation
 * //**Training/Instruction**//
 * Record your classroom lectures
 * Inform your co-workers
 * Provide step-by-step instructions for your auditory learners
 * **//Stories//**
 * Story telling for children or the visually-impaired (iread)
 * Book reviews
 * Showcase student work
 * Audio podcasts** are audio only
 * Enhanced podcasts** include pictures
 * Video podcasts** (Vodcasts) are movies
 * [|Standard 7]: Integration of technology
 * Increase student engagement
 * Offer asynchronous education options
 * It's easy
 * The Resources page offers a great sampling of podcast collections online
 * iTunes
 * Denver Public Library
 * Podscope search engine
 * **Brown Elementary and Denver Public Library:**
 * []
 * **Kirk Framke at Slavens Elementary:**
 * []
 * **Book Reviews at Howell k-8**
 * http://mrsmcquinn.wikispaces.com/Book+Talks

Some other favorites:

 * [|Grammar Girl]
 * [|Geek!Ed]
 * [|Library of Congress]
 * **BookLust with Nancy Pearl:**
 * [|Video interviews with authors]
 * [|Podcast book reviews]