Introduces and explains the new technology - Podcasting - from the perspective of educators. This work also provides insights into the ways that technology can offer solutions to instructional needs. It helps readers apprehend critical issues essential to understanding and taking advantage of Podcasting and related technologies.

Models developed specifically by the authors regarding: . Podcast development . Educators' learning curve in podcasting . Cost/benefit decision making regarding podcasting projects K - 12 school district directors of curriculum and instruction and directors of professional development, as well as classroom teachers, principals, and instructional supervisors across the core curriculum and in the area of Instructional Technology; and teacher educators and other college faculty will find this book a valuable resource. Readers may use the book as part of their own efforts to expand their teaching or staff development practice. It can also be an important resource for Education courses in content instruction and Instructional Technology and serve as a valuable reference for educators interested in educational applications of technology.

Acknowledgments. Preface.
PART I. A REVOLUTION IN OUR POCKETS. From the Front Lines: Drafting New Technologies to Revolutionize Education. What's This Podcasting Revolution All About? From Pop Culture to Killer Application for Education.
PART II. PODCASTING "HOW TO" BASICS. The PFT Model of Podcasting. Podcasting Cost/Benefit Decisions. Demystifying Podcast "Tech Talk" Talking to the World: Podcast Format Possibilities. The World is Listening: Finding and Keeping Your Podcast Audience.
PART III. BECOMING A PODCASTING EDUCATOR. The Educator's Learning Curve in Podcasting Mastery. How to Create Podcasts as Teaching Resources. How to Set Up the Classroom for Podcasting. Who's Using Podcasting Technology in Education? How to Plan Podcasting-Based Activities for Students. Curricular Connections: Podcasting for Teaching and Learning. Podcasting for Professional Development. Beyond Coursecasting: Using Podcasting to Expand Learning Experiences. References. About the Authors. Index.