A podcast is an audio broadcast for a digital player or a computer. The pod derives from iPod which is a portable, digital music or speech player.
Introduction
In my opinion, Abraham Lincoln was the greatest president in the history of the United States. History is defined by the actions of men and women under difficult circumstances. The Gettysburg Address is one of the most read speeches of any president. My podcast is a reading of Lincoln's speech at Gettysburg. Edward Everett was the main speaker and delivered a 2 hour speech. Lincoln followed with a 2 to 3 minute speech.
Harpweek's depiction of the 1864 Presidential Election.
Classroom Use
Podcasts can be a future teaching device. Students have iPods. History is filled with an inexhaustible supply of primary source documents. As a teacher, I would be able to record my reading of the primary source documents and allow my students to listen to them instead of just reading the documents. We can pause the recording when a passage needs more explanation. Podcasts can also be used be substitute teachers on days when I would be unable to attend school. Lessons can be prerecorded so the substitute would just have to play them for the students.
Links
Podcast.net - The Podcast Directory
A site that allows you to listen to many different categories of podcasts. The government section allows access to podcasts from all around the world.
EPN: The Education Podcast Network
The site provides many different subject areas to explore that may be helpful for teachers.
Learning in hand
http://www.learninginhand.com/podcasting/find.html
An easy to use directory to find podcasts for your classroom. If you can't find a podcast your searching for you can always create one and this site allows for that feature.
Podomatic
This site provides resources to create your own podcasts.
News hour Extra
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/teachers/lessonplans/media/podcasting.html
This site provides an excellent resource for teachers and students to learn about the advantages of using podcasts,