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Podcasts

What is a podcast? Podcasting is a form of audio and/or video broadcasting on the Internet. People can subscribe to a podcast, and it will be downloaded onto their computers (using iTunes or other such programs) or their iPods. For example, let’s say I am studying Spanish. I can subscribe to the Coffee Break Spanish podcast, and I’ll receive a file every week or so (whenever they release a new broadcast) sent to my iTunes. I can also sync them for use on my iPod or MP3 player. I don’t need to go on the Internet to find these broadcasts; they are automatically sent to me to listen at my leisure. It’s convenient and fun!

Note: You must download iTunes to subscribe to the podcasts below

There seems to be podcasts on just about any topic and new ones being added daily. Here are some educational podcasts that I felt students and staff could find beneficial. Most of these links go to the iTunes web site:

Princeton Review Vocab Minute - Learn new vocab words set to music. Lots of Latin/Greek roots/synonyms. You may see on the SAT/ACT.

NPR Books-Book reviews, news, and author interviews.

Grammar Girl’s Quick and Dirty Tips-provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing.

Grammar Grater-A weekly podcast about English words, grammar, and usage for the Information Age.

podEnglish-Improves your English with bite-sized 5 minute videos. Perfect for all levels.

The Princeton Review Vocabulary Minute-A series of short, easy-going songs that each teach four words in about 60 seconds. This will help to build your vocabulary and even help raise those SAT/ACT scores!

Coffee Break Spanish-Aimed at beginners, this podcast will help you get to grips with the Spanish language.

Learn Spanish Survival Guide-Learn to speak Spanish in every day practical situations. There are songs, games and other activities to make your learning enjoyable.

Notes in Spanish Intermediate-Gives real conversations to help take your Spanish up to the next level.

Notes in Spanish Advanced-High level Spanish covering culture, news, and conversation given in a fun manner.

Coffee Break French-Aimed at beginners, this podcast will help you learn the French language.

My Trivia Podcast-Gives ten questions and answers of fun trivia.

Financial Aid-Provides daily free financial aid news, student loan information, scholarships, job hunting tips, personal finance info, and more!

EcoGeeks: Science Video-Explains science topics in a fun and exciting way.

Dr. Carlson’s Science Theater-Video podcast of cool science demonstrations.

Sea World Podcast-Dive behind-the-scenes at SeaWorld and learn about amazing animals and fun-filled attractions.

CNN Student News Video-Brings each day’s top news stories to students. 10-minute, commercial-free program.

The Electronic Field Trips-Visits many of our nation’s treasures, from museums to national parks.

The Teen Tech Buzz-Podcast for teens by teens hosted by tech-savvy teenagers, Aaron and Austen. Listen to reviews of new gadgets, the latest tech news, and interviews with bug faces in the tech world.

Str8 Up-Health Talk for Teens-Get the latest medical advice to help teens look and feel their best from Dr. Miller. Strvies to deliver candid, expert information. Topics vary from tattoos and piercings, mononucleosis, sports safety, exercise, skin care, nutrition and diet, and dealing with stress.

Podcasts for Teachers

The Tech Teachers-Focuses on technology and education and where they overlap.

Bit by Bit-A podcast by a teacher, for teachers, talking and reflecting about the use of technology in instruction and the changing classroom environment in the 21st century.

Technology for Teachers--Offers help and suggestions for teachers looking to integrate technology into their classrooms.

The Teachers’ Podcast-News, views, research, and resources you can use are featured in every episode.

Podcasting for Teachers-Shows how to create podcasts virtually for free with ideas and samples for the classroom.

Teachers at Risk-Elona Hartjes shares the insights, resources, and practical classroom strategies that have earned her a Teacher of Distinction Award.

The Electronic Field Trips-Visits many of our nation’s treasures, from museums to national parks.

Playaway Audio Books

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1984 by George Orwell
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indianby Sherman Alexie
Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Angels and Demons by Dan Brown
Angels Watching Over Me by Lurlene McDaniel
Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison
Ark Angel by Anthony Horowitz
Autobiography of My Dead Brother by Walter Dean Myers
Blackwater by Eve Bunting
The Body of Christopher Creed by Carol Plum-Ucci
The Burn Journals by Brent Runyon
Carrie by Stephen King
A Child Called “It” by Dave Pelzer
The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier
Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon
Double Helix by Nancy Werlin
Drive-By by Lynne Ewing
The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things by Carolyn Mackler
Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Give a Boy a Gun by Todd Strasser
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
Go Ask Alice by Anonymous (Beatrice Sparks)
The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer
In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez
Just Listen by Sarah Dessen
Killing Mr. Griffin by Lois Duncan
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
The Lost Boy by Dave Pelzer
Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment by James Patterson
Monster by Walter Dean Myers
My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult
Night by Elie Wiesel
Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton
Prom by Laurie Halse Anderson
Romiette and Julio by Sharon M. Draper
Scorpions by Walter Dean Myers
Shooter by Walter Dean Myers
Stuck in Neutral by Terry Trueman
Sunrise Over Fallujah by Walter Dean Myers
Tangerine by Edward Bloor
The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Wicked by Gregory Maguire
Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
Wrestling Sturbridge by Rich Wallace