Classroom podcasts

I think the students would like listening to podcasts. It would be a change from the typical lecture to get content to the students. I don't have any specific podcasts now but there were many websites to look at included in this class. I would like to look more closely at those resources during the school year when I am rewriting lesson plans. My students did create a podcast last year. They were somewhat apprehensive at first. They were self conscious about talking into a microphone in the classroom and thought other people were listening to them. They also did not want anyone but me to listen to the podcasts. I think they will become more comfortable the more they use podcasting. I think they would definitely like to use their cell phone to create a podcast. I thought it was quick, easy and very conveniently. The only problem I can see is the long distance phone number. I have unlimited long distance anywhere in the US so its not a problem for me. I think a podcast is a great way to do a follow-up paper on a project. I have not listened to many podcasts before taking this class so I don't have any to recommend at this time.