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Podcasting for Teachers: Using a New Technology to Revolutionize Teaching and Learning (Emerging Technologies for Evolving Learners)

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There is a great deal of content in this book, most of it good. It covers a great many facets of podcasting and does not make for a quick start guide. If you are looking for an all encompassing podcasting book to read over the summer, then this will probably suit your needs. If you are looking to start podcasting with your students next week, buy a different book or just search online.

My biggest criticism of this book is that the writing is steeped in arrogance by the authors. At times the book reads like a glorified bio, where the authors refer to there numerous accomplishments and lengthy experience in education. Often, the tone is very casual when refering to the authors ("Kathy has found that...") and on the same page will cite other works by her ("Dr. King has found that...") The constant reminders of their credentials beings as a slight annoyance, then builds until it becomes quite laughable. I would not be surprised if the authors where in the habit of signing emails with every credential they have ever earned.

If you care about lengthy rationalizations and justifications on the "why" when thinking about podcasting then spend the time to sit down and read the book. If you just want to get started right away - just perform a Google search on how to podcast.