(http://everyschool.org/u/sjsu/admin/medialit.html): Resource topics -- iPods, podcasts, vodcasts, blogs, wikkis, internet, products/mediTools, teacher resources.

An easy definition for Podcasting, a portmanteau of Apple's "iPod" and "broadcasting", is a method of publishing audio files to the Internet, allowing users to subscribe to a feed and receive new files automatically by subscription, usually at no cost. For a detailed explanation, visit the Wikipedia.org entry for “Podcast.” Podcasting is a short radio-style show that you produce and make available via the Internet, using a simple computer and inexpensive microphone. Once the show is put on the Internet, anyone can listen to it. What makes a podcast so different from anything else on the Internet is the ability through software to subscribe to the show. This means that once you find something you want to subscribe to, your computer will continue to automatically update you with new shows as they are produced.

Technology Resources to Support Differentiation (http://everyschool.org/u/sjsu/admin/diff.html):  Technology resources in the areas of: Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, General Resources, Textbook Publishers, Teacher Articles/ Resources.

HOW TO:

• iPod Resources  (http://www.education-world.com/a_tech/sites/sites070.shtml): Once considered just a portable music player, the iPod now is making a splash in many K-12 and college classrooms.   This article shows how this popular new technology is being used for teaching and learning. Included: Case studies, information on podcasting, lesson plan ideas, and discussion groups.
  

• Podcasting 101 -- How Educators Can Use This New Technology  (http://www.techlearning.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=189500866): How can I create enthusiasm that is contagious? How can I integrate technology into my curriculum? What kinds of enrichment activities are available and affordable? How do I get parents involved?  This article demonstrates how podcasting comes close to answering these questions.
  

• Uses of podcasting (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uses_of_podcasting):  Article from Wikipedia that explains with links 22 uses of podcasts.
  

• EPN Education Broadcasting Network (Landmark Project) (http://epnweb.org/index.php?request_id=232&openpod=16):  The Education Podcast Network is an effort to bring together into one place, the wide range of podcast programming that may be helpful to teachers looking for content to teach with and about, and to explore issues of teaching and learning in the 21st century.  Most of the producers of these programs are educators, who have found an avenue through which they can share their knowledge, insights, and passions for teaching and learning and for the stories that they relish and teach. The directory will grow as more people come forward with their stories and ideas, and we hope that you will start to share your ideas with the larger education community by producing your own program.
  
  
• Landmark Workshops & Online Handouts (http://www.landmark-project.com/workshops/index.html):  Printable handouts from David Warlick's workshops.  Click on "Learn More from My Blog & Podcast Program" to subscrbe to different educational blogs. Four mailing lists are available under "Subscribe to Warlick Mailing Lists".
  

• "How to Podcast"  (http://bobsprankle.com/podcasts/0506/rm208vodcast.mov):  Movie on how to podcast from Bob Sprankle's class.
  

• iPods and the Lessons from Apple  (http://searchcgi.apple.com/cgi-bin/sp/nph-searchpre11.pl): arricles and tutorials about iPods in the classroom.
  
• Podcast search on the Apple site (http://searchcgi.apple.com/cgi-bin/sp/nph-searchpre11.pl): articles and tutorials about podcasts and podcasting.
  

• IPods Fast Becoming New Teacher's Pet  (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/10/18/AR2005101801670.html):  News article from the Washinton Post.
  

• Podcasting for Educators  (http://davidwarlick.com/wiki-warlick/index.php?title=Podcasting_for_Educators):  David Warlick produced this Co-Learner page to explore educational uses of wikis.  He explains in this online handout about MediaWiki, the same wiki engine that drives Wikipedia, and gives the reasons why he chose to use PMWiki.  He has posted links to PMWiki tutorials and his Podcasting Workshop. You are welcome to edit pages within this document to add your knowledge and insights, or comment on the individual pages.
  

• Create your own podcast (http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-11293_7-6246557-1.html): C/Net article that presents 8 steps to create a podcast-
  
• Step 1: Break into podcasting
  Step 2: Tools for podcasting
  Step 3: How to plan a podcast
  Step 4: Podcast-recording software
  Step 5: Record your podcast
  Step 6: Edit and save podcasts
  Step 7: Publish your podcast
  Step 8: Test your podcast feed. 
  
• Video also available.
  

PODCASTS:

• Jamestown  (http://slapcast.com/users/Jamestown):  Podcasts to listen to from Jamestown Elementary School in Arlington, Virginia from September 2005- July 2006.  Each podcast is annotated.
  
• Bob Sprankle  (http://bobsprankle.com/welcome/welcome.html): Three sites to choose: 
  
• Bit by Bit -- from a teacher to teachers.  "Hello! My name is Bob Sprankle. I am an Elementary Technology Integrator in Wells, Maine, USA. This Blog/Podcast is a dumping place for thoughts, discoveries, links, and tips." Seedlings Pocasts and several others are available from this page.
  
• Wells Elementary School: School web page.  Click on Mr. S's blog for podcasts.
  
• Room 208 - 2005-2006:  Links to blogs, podcasts and other technology links.  This school year (2006-07) Mr. Sprankle has moved to the computer lab.  Ms. Beth Bush has taken over the class which is now in 209.  Beth has already expressed interest in keeping the podcast and blog alive, and we will keep you posted on that!  In the meantime, please explore the happenings of the Room 208 209 Scholars at the new Wells Elementary site (http://www.weskids.com) as well as checking out the article written about them at Apple Education.
  
• EPN   (Landmark Project) (http://epnweb.org/index.php?request_id=232&openpod=16):  The Education Podcast Network is an effort to bring together into one place, the wide range of podcast programming that may be helpful to teachers looking for content to teach with and about, and to explore issues of teaching and learning in the 21st century.  Most of the producers of these programs are educators, who have found an avenue through which they can share their knowledge, insights, and passions for teaching and learning and for the stories that they relish and teach.
  
• Colonial Williamsburg: Past and Present - Podcast (http://www.history.org/Media/podcasts.cfm#whatisit): These enhanced audio files feature special interviews and photos available only to our Web users. Listen to programs on your computer, or download and listen later on your MP3 player. Lloyd Dobyns, a former TV correspondent, is your host as you go "behind the scenes" to meet interpreters, chefs, tradesmen, musicians, historians, curators, and more.  The subjects range from colonial food preparation to fifes and drums, and interpreting characters as diverse as Patrick Henry and Lady Dunmore.  For each podcast it is possible to view the RSS feed or download the MP3 file.  Also transcripts can be viewed, and more information on the topic can be accessed.  New Podcasts are added weekly. (To subscribe, paste this url into your podcast software or RSS reader: http://www.history.org/media/rssfeed_cw.xml).
  

• Discovery Channel Radio Podcasts  (http://www.discovery.com/radio/podcasts.html?clik=www_nav_podcasts):  List of podcasts from the Discovery channel.  Link to "What is a podcast?" or scroll down to the FAQ section at the bottom of the page.

• Podcasts from SLJ (http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6363460.html):  Titles-- The Library Thing which is an extension of an October article; Open Contract, Open Conference which is a podcast describing the first K-12 Online Conference (Oct. 23-Nov. 3), which will be freely available on the Web; Games in Education - a case for using computer games in the classroom, a high school perspective; Library 2.0 which presents how to create a podcast or blog.  School Library Journal launches “School Library 2.0” Webcast Series on blogs, podcasts, and wikis and show how these hot technologies can be used in the classroom. Hosted by three seasoned practitioners, the PowerPoint presentations—incorporating video elements—will take educators step-by-step through the process of applying these technologies in real-world classroom situations.

VODCASTS (video podcast):

• NOVA Science  (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/programs/index.html): NOVA programs are available to watch online, divided conveniently into chapters and closed captioned for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers.  Also search for vodcasts.
  
• Podcasts from NOVA (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcasting.html):  What are podcasts, how to subscribe, and what is available from NOVA.
  
• Vodstock - Vodcast Directory  (http://www.vodstock.com/find/browse.php): Lists of vodcasts by categories (Animation (14), Arts (31), Business (4), Children (5), Comedy (42), Education (18), Entertainment (37), Gaming (8), Health (5), Movies (32), Music (29), News (17), Personal (77), Politics (9), Recreation, Religion (16), Sports, Technology (33), Travel.  Also a section on "how to make a vodcast".  Vodcasts in 10 other languages also listed.
  
• SciQ  (http://www.sciq.ca/sciq/popupUpClose.html): Virtual tour to a dinosaur museum- "Up Close and Palaeo".  Game also available.
  
• Mefeedia - Video Podcast Directory that is Free  (http://mefeedia.com/): Mefeedia is the best place to find videoblogs and podcasts.  Mefeedia is the first and most complete videoblog and podcast directory on the web. This site is about authentic media. Real people. Real voices. Real video.

BLOGS AND RSS

• Webfeeds 101 - Tutorial on Blogs and RSS subscribing (http://www.bloglines.com/blog/aliceinfoshow2rss)  OR
• Webfeeds Workshop - same material; different site (http://aliceyucht.pbwiki.com/WebfeedsWorkshop)
  

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