Why Podcast in Education?

Podcasting enables teachers to rediscover the awesome power of spoken word by using technology to communicate with students. This new medium allows teachers to incorporate on-demand audio recordings into their curriculum and differentiate learning for students. By using podcasts, teachers are inspiring students to learn in a new way, and to learn in a way that is familiar to them. Both students and teachers can share their knowledge and understanding of content material through podcasts. The outcome is that students read better, write better, and understand more. 

Let's not forget the importance of actually learning how to podcast. This is a 21st century skill that students should not only be aware of, but should also be able to utilize and create. Technology skills cannot be underestimated in this media literate world we are living in. More and more big businesses, companies, and schools are investing time and money into podcasting.

Another great reason to podcast in education is to keep busy parents in touch with the world that their children occupy everyday. Teachers can inform parents about important assignments and projects, as well as what they are currently studying. Administrators can podcast about all kinds of subjects that can range from school announcements to athletic game scores. And all the parent needs is a computer to listen.