What Is A Podcast ?
A piece of media (such as video or audio) available as a subscription. See a detailed three minute description here.
Why Would I Use Podcasts ?
Experience dynamic and high quality content. Watch on your own time and build in to your class routine.
Who Publishes Podcasts ?
Some are published by professionals (such as Discovery Channel or Sesame Street) but many are made by teachers and even students!
How Do I Subscribe to a Podcast?
You can subscribe to podcasts in Internet Explorer, but it is preferably to use the iTunes program. Using iTunes will allow you to view downloaded podcasts while offline, choose how many old episodes you want to keep and view episodes in near full screen.
How to install iTunes.
How to subscribe to a podcast (in iTunes)
How to subscribe to a podcast (in Explorer)
K-1 Podcasts
Hooked On Phonics
Sesame Street, “Word On the Street”
Grade 2-3 Podcasts
Grade 4-5 Podcasts
Weekly Science Update (Includes transcripts and questions)
MathTrain.TV (kds teaching kids)
Math Magic (student produced, right here in JCPS)
Grade 5 + Podcasts
Grammar Girl (audio only)
NPR Science Friday
Scientific American
Other Suggestions:
Scholastic Article: 10 Great Podcasts



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