Podcasts



Podcasts are becoming more popular and used in the classroom. A podcast is a digital file that is recorded by voice and that someone else can listen to. Podomatic, Soundcloud, and Audioboom are among some of the many websites that can host your podcast. Some website are free and other hold a monthly subscription. 





 Podomatic was very easy to use and free. I was able to record my audio on my Iphone and simply upload it. I had not personally used this website before, but it was very user friendly and easy to manage through the instructions. All you have to do upload the file, name the podcast, select an image, and upload. You have the option of getting a link or embedding it onto a website. 
I personally recommend this website for students and teachers to use in the classroom. 








Soundcloud is streams music and audio files. I have used this website before it is also simply to use and its free. It was easy to create an account with a Google account, Facebook account or email. You can add an image and share through Twitter, Facebook, an email, a link, or embed it. 


Audioboom is a global podcasting site. It is accessible and profitable for podcasters because of their wide audience. They currently have 800 active channels and 60 million listeners a month. They are internationally located in Europe, Asia, North America, and Australia. 


Podcasts can be used to:
* engage learners
* create announcements or upcoming events in the library
* book reviews
* student interviews
* create newscasts
* independent learning projects



Comments

  1. UnknownNovember 21, 2017 at 12:59 AM

    I really liked your suggestions on how podcasts can be used for in the library. Your podcast was a great way to introduce 4th grade books and I really enjoyed listening to the book introductions. Great podcast!

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  2. UnknownNovember 28, 2017 at 8:03 PM

    I enjoyed reading about all the different podcast and ideas you discussed. This is a great way to introduce new books that are coming or to talk about books you have read. Great podcast.

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