Web 2.0 has opened up a new world to teachers. Teachers can integrate a wealth of collaborative and sharing strategies into their classrooms using tools such as Wikispaces, blogs and Virtual Learning Environments (VLE's). These new venues also allow teachers to reach a range of students. One of those new venues include Podcasting which allows students to espress themselves vebally using programs such as Garageband and Audacity. This tool opens doors to students who sometimes have difficulty espressing their thoughts in writing, whether or not it is due to a disability. Podcasting is a means for students to express themselves online. Podcasts can be exported as MP3's and then uploaded on webpages, wikispaces, or even be stored in iTunes and transferred into iPods.

View the following CNN report on Podcating:

What is Podcasting?


Podcasting is not only restricted to radio shows, it has stretched its wings into classrooms. Some teachers have already integrated podcasting in their daily or weekly routines in order to meet curriculum. You can read testimonials and teacher tips about podcasting in the classroom.

What do you need to create a Podcast?
1. A microphone and earphones (some computers come with integrated microphones).
2. You need a tool to record your audio. Mac users might try Garageband or join PC users and try Audacity.
3. Convert the audio file into an mp3 (you can do that through iTunes).
4. In order to post your mp3 file onto the internet you need to sign up with www.podcastpeople.com or www.podomatic.com (these are free!). These sites will convert your mp3 file into a podcast.

One of the great benefits of Podcasting is that - it's Cheap!

Why would you use Podcasting in your classroom?
Read about the benefits of using audio podcasts in the classroom.

The Pedagogy of Podcasting

Best Practices

Challenges and Concerns

Resources