Podcasting

Remember the good old days of TV and radio? Everyone would gather around to be entertained. Shows were broadcast at specific times and if you weren't there on time, you missed it <boo>. Broadcasts disappeared into the ether. Well, things have changed. Here's the big idea. Here are three reasons why podcasting is becoming so popular. The first is that anyone can do it. The second is subscriptions. The third reason is gadgetry. So, let's look at how Jason uses podcasts. He uses the web everyday, rides the bus to work and loves Japanese culture. Recently he found a podcast by a Western couple living in Tokyo. Podcasting made it happen.

A Conversation with Coe Booth Home › Parent & Afterschool Resources › Podcast Episodes Podcast Episode 46 – A Conversation with Coe Booth Episode 46 – A Conversation with Coe Booth Coe Booth’s novels about teens growing up in the Bronx provide rich and sensitive portraits of their life experiences. As a former social worker and lifelong Bronx resident, Coe writes with respect for her characters and their community. After listening to this episode, be sure to print out this list of recommended titles to take to the library or book seller.

Podcasting Scribblar - Online Collaboration Teens as Writers Home › Parent & Afterschool Resources › Podcast Episodes Podcast Teens as Writers Teens as Writers If you talk with many teens, you'll soon become aware of the remarkable variety of writing they produce in their everyday lives. After listening to this episode, be sure to print out this list of recommended titles to take to the library or book seller. Recommended Books featuring teens as writers Peeled by Joan Bauer (Putnam, 2008)(teen journalists in ethical competition with local paper)Big Fat Manifesto by Susan Vaught (Bloomsbury, 2008)(teen columnist for her school newspaper)Destroy All Cars by Blake Nelson (Scholastic, May 2009)(essays for English class and personal) Hold Still by Nina LaCour (Dutton, October 2009)(personal journal of suicide victim) Ways to Live Forever by Sally Nichols (Arthur A. Books with teen writers featured in other podcasts Older YA titles featuring teen writers

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A Conversation with Nancy Werlin Home › Parent & Afterschool Resources › Podcast Episodes Podcast A Conversation with Nancy Werlin A Conversation with Nancy Werlin If you’re a reader who loves a good page-turner, then you’ll be sure to love the books Nancy Werlin writes. After listening to this episode, be sure to print out this list of recommended titles to take to the library or book seller. Books featured in this episode include: Are You Alone on Purpose?

A Conversation with John Green Home › Parent & Afterschool Resources › Podcast Episodes Podcast A Conversation with John Green A Conversation with John Green Though John Green is too humble to say it, he's one of the best authors writing for teens today. After listening to this episode, be sure to print out this list of recommended titles to take to the library or book seller. Recommendations in this episode include Looking for Alaska (Dutton, 2005) An Abundance of Katherines (Dutton, 2006) Paper Towns (Dutton, 2008) Literary Genres