podcasts

Behringer PodcasStudio USB
$149.99
The package is perfect if you are using one XLR microphone. If you need to use additional microphones you will experience volume issues even though the mixer board has additional ports (1/4" jacks).

If you need to use more than one XLR microphone I would recommend buying a different mixer board.

The software is very easy to use.

Educator's Podcast Guide
$31.95
Bard Williams is a veteran educator and tech guru who has written 300 articles and a dozen or so books on things technological. He runs an education marketing and consulting company called Techthree.

Part One of the Guide includes an introduction to podcasting, how to integrate podcasts in the classroom, and how to evaluate podcasts for classroom use. Part Two provides overviews of about 100 education podcasts arranged by content area. Topics include general education and administration, educational technology, mathematics and science, English and language arts, social sciences, fine arts, physical education and health, foreign languages, and news and research, among others.

If you want to jump in and start producing your own podcast, Williams discusses the software and hardware options and helps you think through planning the content and publicizing your product.

Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms
$28.95
I purchased this book as part of a technology class I am taking. I teach elementary art and technology. This book does a great job of getting the reader involved in using the technology as a learning tool right away. It clearly explains the advantages of newer technologies and the power they can have to increase your ability to learn, collaborate, and teach.

Technical Pro PM-21 Podcast System (Silver)
$129.00
Was looking for a machine to do a decent sounding podcast with and I have to say we got our money's worth with this one. It's super easy to set up and use even for people like me who are far from technically savvy. 2 thumbs way up.