Podcast in the Classroom

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In looking at the various podcasts available through The Educational Podcast Network, I found the podcast series called “Science Made Fun” to be a resource I would use in my classroom.  What I like about this particular series is that it takes phenomenons that middle school age students are curious about and addresses the scientific rationale for why and how they occur.  I like that it addresses misconceptions and explains them in a fun manner (hence the name I suppose).  I would ask students  to use a KWL type worksheet prior to listening to the podcast on a particular topic  and then have them listen to the podcast.  Once they heard the podcast they could address the issues that changed in their understanding of the topic.  I think students would appreciate the presentations of the narrators of the information.  Just like any type of presentation, it is not something you could do everyday, but could be a nice change of pace from a classroom teacher led lecture.

Podcast Link:

http://www.epnweb.org/index.php?request_id=1621&openpod=9#anchor9