Educational+Podcasts

Educational podcasts provide opportunities to extend student learning, promote creativity, and make professional development accessible. Listed below are some useful podcasts to which you may want to listen and subscribe.


 * How to Subscribe to a Podcast:**

__**For Educators:**__

Learning.com ([]) Alan November offers podcasts on a variety of topics ranging from trends in education to cutting-edge technologies. Most of the recordings taken from presentations he has made at national conferences and events.

Teaching for the Future ([]) Dave LaMorte's podcasts are thought-provoking, discussion starters that feature a fresh and sometimes controversial look trends and issues in education.

Coming of Age: An Introduction to the New Worldwide Web ([]) This site includes presentations by well-known leaders in educational technology. The focus is on describing the use of Web 2.0 technology in schools.

Techintegration.net ([]) Orange County Public Schools in Florida provides timely and helpful podcasts to assist teachers who wish to integrate technology into their teaching. Many are step-by-step coaching tools.

Conference Connections ([]) While budget may keep you from attending national conferences, you can still keep up with emerging trends and technologies by using this podcast series provided by Apple Distingished Educators.

Cut to the Core ([]) Apple Distinguished Educators brings another series of podcasts designed to keep you informed about current trends and innovative strategies.

Teach with Tech ([|www.teachwtech.blogspot.com]) The Indiana University School of Education's Instructional Consulting Office creates a variety of podcasts designed to help educators integrate all kinds of technology into teaching and learning.

Reading Rockets ([]) K-6 educators will find useful tips and techniques for teaching reading to younger students at this site. Using video clips from the Reading Rockets' PBS television series //Launching Young Readers,// examples of how effective educators use games, simulations and other fun activities for basic reading skills is shown.


 * __For Students:__**

Math Tutor ([]) Students in grades 6-12 and higher education will find these short tutorials on topics related to algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus helpful when they need additional instruction or review.

Dan's Mathcast ([]) K-12 and higher education students will find real-world examples of math concepts.

The Math Factor ([]) Designed for grades 6-12 and higher education students, basic math is presented in the form of a puzzle.

Science Update Podcast ([]) The monthly AAAS Science Update features five stories about the latest discoveries in science, technology and medicine. The intended audience is grades K-12.

Science on the Wild Side ([]) K-8 students will find news, science stories, and humorous educational songs from the Singing Science Teacher in this collection of podcasts.

Children's Book Radio ([]) K-6 students and educators will find this series of podcasts useful. Each podcast freatures a classic and/or current children's book, accompanied by reviews and tips on upcoming publications.

Poetry Foundation ([]) High quality recordings of poiems, interviews and poetry cocumentaries are included at this site. The intended audience is K-12 educators, 9-12 students.

Storynory: iPod-Ready Stories for Kids ([]) This collection of children's short stories is read by lively readers of both popular classics and lesser-known children's books.

iHistory Podcast Project ([]) This project offers local history tours presented in podcast format by a very creative high school teacher.

The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow ([]) Personal narratives from people who experienced, endured, and survived Jim Crow are presented at this site.

Discovery Atlas ([]) Discovery Atlas provides a video look at the people and culture from places around the globe.

National Geographic ([|www.nationalgeographic.com/podcasts/]) National Geographic offers podcasts on a variety of topics focusing on history, science, and geography. These are high quality podcasts and offer compelling material.

History Podcast ([]) This site provides short segments on key historical figures. The intended audience is grades 9-12.

Radio WillowWeb ([]) A great example of student produced podcasts.

Our City Podcast ([]) This project designed and produced by Tony Vincent features student podcasts from around the globe talking about the city they live in.