Podcasts




 * What is a podcast?**

Podcasts are audio (or video) files that live on the internet. They are usually part of a podcast directory (like iTunes or Podcast Alley) and use RSS feeds to bring recurring programs to an audience.


 * When to use in the classroom:**
 * Alternative to PowerPoint presentations as a means for students to present work
 * Radio shows - ie, "This Day in History"
 * Classroom newsletter - let parents keep abreast of what's going on


 * Classroom Examples**:
 * What is a Botanist?
 * Parts of a Seed
 * How Seeds Travel
 * Weird Time in History
 * Today in History
 * Room 24 Information Station
 * Book Buzz Podcast
 * Hydroelectricity
 * The Atoms Family
 * Solar Energy