Podcasts

What are they?
"A **podcast** is a type of [|digital media] consisting of an episodic series of [|files] (either [|audio] or [|video]) subscribed to and [|downloaded] through [|web syndication]. The word is a [|neologism] derived from "broadcast" and "pod" from the success of the [|iPod], as podcasts are often listened to on [|portable media players]" (Wikipedia, "Podcast").

How can I use them to promote reading?
Several years ago, podcasts seemed to be a hot topic in education, but since have taken a back seat to other technology. However, podcasts promote reading just like booktalks. Having a collection of podcasts for students to browse through when you are unable to suggest books to them keeps them from walking away empty-handed.

Students can be encouraged to create their own podcasts to review recently read books.

SCASL offers several podcasts:
2010-2011 SCYABA Nominees

2009-2010 SCYABA Nominees (same page as above; scroll down)

2010-2011 SCJBA Nominees

2010-2011 SCCBA Nominees

2009-2010 SCCBA Nominees (same page as above; scroll down)

2010-2011 SCPBA Nominees

SCASL Members can also access the most recent year's podcasts through the forums on scasl.net.
You will have to be logged into SCASL to access these:

2011-2012 SCYABA Nominees

2011-2012 SCJBA Nominees

2011-2012 SCCBA Nominees

iTunes is a great resource. You can find these podcasts there:
Nancy Keane's Booktalks Quick and Simple Podcasts South Carolina's own Anne Lemieux.s Summer Reading Booktalks

How can I learn more?
Tony Vincent's Learning in Hand site offers a free download of a 32 page booklet to help you find podcasts and create your own.