Building a Better Podcast : January 2008 : THE Journal

"Everything you wanted to know—plus a few things you hadn't even thought to ask—on how to best bring the technology into K-12 curriculum.

STEVE JOBS GOT IT RIGHT. When the Apple CEO introduced the company's iPod in October 2001, it was the first portable media player of its kind, and he predicted the technology would change the educational landscape forever. Today, more than six years later, a growing number of educators are using the iPod and a bevy of other tools to supplement lessons with that digital file-sharing activity, podcasting.

Still, while anyone can podcast, creating podcasts with true academic value can be tough. How can K-12 educators make the content unique, and relevant to teaching and learning? Technology coordinators from districts all over the country say there are nuances to making worthwhile podcasts, and simple tools that can empower teachers to turn run-of-the-mill podcasts into compelling educational exercises."

Building a Better Podcast : January 2008 : THE Journal