If you are interested in “what is podcasting”, “where to find podcasts”, and “how to podcast”, this is the most comprehensive one stop shop I’ve found available. The intriguing thing about this link is you can download the booklet, listen to a podcast about the booklet, and there is a whole website built around podcasts to support it. Great resource!
Further, if you are looking for great podcasts for personal and/or educational use, the following sites have great potential.
- www.audible.com - small fee for use; great base of audio books
- www.masterymaze.com - well done podcasts for use in upper grade levels
- www.librivox.com - literature recordings; option to become volunteer recorder
- www.podomatic.com - click on ‘podcasts’ to find a large directory of podcasts.
- www.podcast.com - a personal favorite for finding high quality podcasts
If you want to create your own podcasts, you might check out these tools first.
- www.audacity.sourceforge.net - has come highly recommended on a consistent basis online and within my tech community
- www.podcast.com - has capability for adding podcasts
- www.podomatic.com - create an account and follow steps to create podcasts
Cannot find what you are looking for? Mashable is one site to visit for all that is new on the web. Follow this link to its podcasting toolbox for 70+ podcasts and resources.
In summary, the potential for use of podcasts for educational purposes is incredible! I believe podcast integration will be very unique to each classroom and learning situation. It is the responsibility of the educator to network with others and learn how to maximize use of this very powerful web tool! Good luck!
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