1. 10 WAYS TO USE PODCASTING …in the classroom Tara Bassegio  MSTI 231 Class Newsletter Distribution: Saving paper for take home parent newsletters, a newsletter podcast is placed on the class website. This trick gives parents access to the newsletter 24 hours day, with internet access. Helps eliminate or reduce the problem of students who never seem to get the newsletter home. Also students can record the newsletter which will be fun for them and also cool for their parents to hear their children’s voices. Historical Audio Diaries: Have students who are studying a period in history write and record journals from the perspective of a person living in that time. How To: Have students record how to accomplish specific tasks. For example steps for completing algebra problems or key elements of an essay. Debates: Students debate regarding a specific topic that is later recorded for other students to add their comments and opinions regarding the debate. Book Talk: Students will be recorded delivering their book talks. Each one will be an episode in the book talk podcast series from your class. Prepare Substitute Teachers: Teachers can prepare ahead of time and leave instructions for their substitute teacher. They can leave suggestions about subject matters that should be covered as well as demonstrate how a typical class period runs. Test Study Guides: These recorded study guides are placed on the class website. This will allow students the ability to access the study guides 24 hours a day; from anywhere they have internet access. Problem Solving Activities: A weekly or monthly puzzler or brain teaser as an audio podcast. Students have to listen carefully to the words and vocabulary used to figure it out. Virtual Field Trips: Helpful for supporting lectures, class work, and providing students with research resources. These are especially helpful during periods of tight budgets and student field trips are not possible. School Announcements: When you incorporate podcasts into your announcements, students can be kept informed with what is going on around them. Lectures: Teachers can wear wireless microphone during lectures. This strategy is ideal for students who miss a class due to sickness, school field trip, and other reasons.