Podcasts can be used in numerous ways in the elementary classroom. A few of my favorite ideas are student book talks, students reading their own stories, sharing research project information, promoting school events, conducting interviews, and creating a school or classroom radio show.
The podcast that especially interested me was the Let's Get Busy Podcast. It is hosted by Matthew Winter, an elementary school librarian. This podcast contains interviews with many authors and illustrators. I was immediately hooked when I heard his interviews with Jarrett J. Krosoczka, author of Lunch Lady, and Dan Santat, author of The Adventures of Beekle. Another great feature is what Mr.Winter refers to as his "5 books in 5 minutes" book reviews. This podcast is a wonderful resource for librarians and teachers.
