Thing 18: Podcasting

Podcasting is another Web 2.0 tool that I tried for the first time this summer. I wanted to get into shape and eventually run a 5K race. Because I'm a teacher and it's in my nature, I decided to do some research on the Internet before embarking on my training. What I found was a podcast that was created by a woman named Carly who had created a podcast consisting of nine weeks of training for a 5K. The first week begins slowly and each week progressively gets more challenging. She narrates the podcast, gives running tips, provides music, and lots of encouragement. I was able to download the podcast onto my Ipod and I use it when I go out running.

While exploring the different podcast sights, I found one on EPN that will help me brush up on my Spanish. It's been quite awhile since I have taught Spanish, and I don't get to practice it as often as I'd like. By subscribing to the Spanishpodcast, It'll allow me to refresh my memory. The following link is all about Spanish vocabulary.

I have participated in Professional Development opportunities on Smartboard technologies, but I know that there is so much more to learn. Therefore, Smartbook Notebook Math Tools is another podcast that might be beneficial. I liked how there were screenshots of the Smartboard so that I can visually see where certain tools are that I'll need to do the things that I'm learning.