Education PodCasts

Podcasting makes an audio file, typically an MP3 file, available online for downloading via an automatic "feed." You can then hear the podcast whenever you want from your computer or a portable media player. The best description is an “audio BLOG.”

Podcasting is based on RSS technology. RSS is a standard for publishing regular updates to web-based content. Using this standard, Web publishers provide updates, such as the latest news headlines or weblog postings.

To sample content prior to subscribing many sites allow you to download individual broadcast files to listen to without subscribing. To become a subscriber you need podcast subscription software. Your options include the latest version of Apple's iTunes (which has the software built in), or other services such as Odeo or iPodder, to manage your podcast subscriptions. More programs are available from Download.com.

Aural Appetizers:

Building Educational Success Through Technology (BEST) Provides ideas and resources on assistive technology in education including news and product reviews. It can be played online using a media player such as 'real player' or 'itunes' or by downloading it onto a personal mp3 player, allowing listeners to hear shows at any time they choose.

Education Podcast Network David Warlick has done it again with this great new site which features categorized podcasts created by K-12 schools as well as links to others which can provide teachers with content-specific information and news.

Indiana Department of Education Podcast Directly from the Indiana Department of Education in downtown Indianapolis, providing relevant news and information about our K - 12 students, parents, educators, and community members and how together we can meet the exciting and challenging demands, today and tomorrow.

NPR Podcast Directory NPR Podcasts include selections from Morning Edition, All Things Considered and other award-winning programs from NPR and partner organizations.

TILT - Teachers Improving Learning with Technology Vidcast that is created by teachers for teachers.

Wisconsin Center for Education Research News News from the Wisconsin Center for Education Research.

The World BBC’s The World offers three RSS feeds.

Page last updated: 12/05/2005