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=//Welcome to the World of Podcasting//= Podcasting is an excellent tool that can be used in any content area to enhance curriculum projects. If you, as a teacher, can integrate podcasting in your own life, you will be able to see its relevance in your own curriculum and you will be realistic in your expectations of your students. Thus, this STEP Module was created to help you plan to integrate Podcasting into your curriculum. Your goal as A STEP Participant is to create a Podcast Show that contains audio and video episodes developed and presented by you and your students. Your Podcast Show must contain a minimum of six (6) episodes. Your Podcast will be showcased at our annual Gallery Walk and posted online for public viewing.

Getting Started
Teacher Objectives: //__Before__// engaging in the teaching of Podcasting, you should be able to:
 * Define a podcast
 * Create your own podcast
 * Share your podcast
 * Assess your podcast
 * Collaborate on your podcast with others in your learning community
 * Brainstorm and explain how podcasting can fit into your content curriculum

Student Objectives: Students will be able to: · Understand and define a podcast  · Create their own podcast   · Share their podcasts   · Collaborate with and through podcasts

Technology Standards
2008 ISTE Teacher Standards Addressed: 2007 ISTE National Student Standards:
 * Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments.
 * Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S.
 * Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
 * Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.

Maryland Teacher Standards Addressed:
[|**Standard I: Technology Information Access, Evaluation, Processing and Application**] > Access, evaluate, and process information efficiently and effectively [|**Standard II: Communication**] > A. Use technology effectively and appropriately to interact electronically. > B. Use technology to communicate information in a variety of formats. [|**Standard III: Legal, Social and Ethical Issues**] > Demonstrate an understanding of the legal, social, and ethical issues related to technology use. [|**Standard V: Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction**] > Design, implement and assess learning experiences that incorporate use of technology in the curriculum-related instructional activity to support understanding, inquiry, problem-solving, communication or collaboration.

Maryland Student Standards:
Standard 2.0 – Digital Citizenship: Demonstrate an understanding of the history of technology and its impact on society, and practice ethical, legal, and responsible use of technology to assure safety

Standard 3.0 – Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration

Web Resources

 * Learning In Hand- Tony Vincent Free Podcasting Booklet Tony Vincent