Podcasts for Educators

Podcast for Educators - Video

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:07:34 +0100

Video podcast about the Podcast for Educators directory.

This is a re-release of our second video providing a brief look at our podcasting directory. The video was first published in 2006 - was it really four years ago when video podcasting was coming to the fore?

Subject Special: Mathematics and sciences

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:48:03 +0100

In this subject special, we focus on a range of podcasts from the world of mathematics and science. This includes a few of the podcasts that are listed in the mathematics and science category of our Podcast Directory for Educators. We feature some of the wide range of topics in this podcast - relating to natural sciences, cheeses, mathematics problems and scenarious.

The six podcast channels featured are:

If you know of other good quality podcasts that would be ideal for use with children and young people, then do please let us know or submit details about the podcast. We are keen to showcase and promote educational podcasts from around the world.

Our theme tune is, as always, "Boogie for Jools" from logicalaudiomusic.com.

School podcasts in 2008

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:34:39 +0100

We are back! In our first episode for 2008, we feature a selection of podcast channels from our schools category. This variety of podcasts is produced by children and young people in elementary, primary and secondary schools. At our Podcast Directory for Educators, you can locate further details about all of the featured podcasts, their associated website URLs, RSS feeds and any iTunes information.

Channels featured in this podcast are:

Do you know of other good quality podcasts that would be ideal for use by professional educators and their professional development? If the answer is "yes" then do please let us know or, alternatively, just submit details about the podcast for review. We are always keen to showcase and promote educational podcasts from around the world.

Our theme tune is, as always, "Boogie for Jools" from logicalaudiomusic.com.

Professional Series for Educators (3)

Tue, 29 May 2007 14:15:34 +0100

In the third episode of our new series, we feature a selection of podcast channels from our category on educational news and items for professional educators. At our Podcast Directory for Educators, you can locate further details of all the featured podcasts, the associated website URLs, RSS feeds and iTunes information.

Channels featured in this podcast are:

Professional Series for Educators (2)

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 14:45:49 +0000

In the second episode of our new series, we feature a selection of podcast channels from our category on educational news and items for professional educators. This particular episode certainly has a distinctly technological theme! At our Podcast Directory for Educators, you can locate further details of all the featured podcasts, the associated website URLs, RSS feeds and iTunes information.

Channels featured in this podcast are:

Professional Series for Educators (1)

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 16:35:05 +0000

In the first of our new series, we feature a selection of podcast channels from our category on educational news and items for professional educators. At our Podcast Directory for Educators, you can locate further details of all the featured podcasts, the associated website URLs, RSS feeds and iTunes information.

Channels featured in this podcast are:

Podcast Special: Universities

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:15:24 +0100

In this podcast special, we feature a selection of podcast channels from Australia, the UK and the USA to illustrate the kind of podcasts produced by some universities. The podcast channels are taken from the college category of our Podcast Directory for Educators where we list details of the podcasts, the website URLs, RSS feeds and iTunes information.

In this selection you can listen to extracts from seminars, discussions and lectures on various topics and disciplines, including music. The six podcast channels featured are:

If you know of other good quality podcasts that would be ideal for use with children, young people or adult learners, then do please let us know or submit details about the podcast. We are keen to showcase and promote educational podcasts from around the world.

Our theme tune is, as always, "Boogie for Jools" from logicalaudiomusic.com.

Subject Special: PSHE

Sat, 26 Aug 2006 11:41:27 +0100

In this subject special on personal, social and health education (PSHE), we feature a selection of podcast channels that will be of interest to young people and educators. The podcasts are from the PSHE category of our Podcast Directory for Educators. In this selection you can listen to extracts about a range of PSHE topics including news and updates on health care, the voices of some young people in the Middle East, a first aid introduction to head injuries, improving your brain health and, finally, information about drugs and alcohol.

The five podcast channels featured are:

Subject Special: Technology

Mon, 07 Aug 2006 13:36:16 +0100

In this subject special on technology, we feature a selection of podcast channels that will be of interest to young people and educators. The podcasts are from the technology category of our Podcast Directory for Educators. In this selection you can listen to extracts about a range of technology topics including Wi-Fi, intensive care units, barbecues, portable navigation device, computers and the internet, spam and, finally, a play called "Bloggers: Real Internet Diaries"!

The six podcast channels featured are:

Subject Special: Business Education

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 22:44:29 +0100

In this subject special on business education, we feature a selection of podcast channels that will be of interest to young people and educators. The podcasts are from the business category of our Podcast Directory for Educators. In this selection you can listen to extracts about a range of business topics including changing demographics, advertising and marketing trends, business news and events in the UK, communication skills for common business situations, tips from the world of trading markets and, finally, a business masterclass from David Maister.

The six podcast channels featured are:

Subject Special: Citizenship

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 21:28:58 +0100

In this subject special on citizenship, we feature a selection of podcast channels from the citizenship and general studies category of our Podcast Directory for Educators. Listen to a selection of podcasts, including topics on making things happen in the community, important areas for debate and discussion, obtaining land in South Africa, exploring different perspectives on democracy, discussion topics in the Philippines and finally a special story for younger children.

The six podcast channels featured are:

Subject Special: The Arts

Mon, 05 Jun 2006 10:56:53 +0100

In this subject special on the arts, we feature a selection of podcast channels from the creative category of our Podcast Directory for Educators. Listen to a selection of podcasts, including secrets from a media artist and various topics from a number of visits to art galleries - the Baltic in Gateshead, the Tate and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London as well as the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

The six podcast channels featured are:

Our theme tune is, as always, "Boogie for Jools" from logicalaudiomusic.com.

Subject Special: Music

Thu, 18 May 2006 11:47:33 +0100

In this subject special on music, we feature a selection of podcast channels from the creative category of our Podcast Directory for Educators. Listen to a selection of musical genres of educational interest. These include traditional bluegrass, original sounds based on a blend of jaz, hip hop, fusion, funk and other music, the world of classical music, creating different sounds with sampling techniques, music for the piano and, for budding audio engineer, an insight into setting up the gear for a concert to be held in an arena.

The six podcast channels featured are:

Our theme tune is, as always, "Boogie for Jools" from logicalaudiomusic.com.

Subject Special: Humanities

Fri, 21 Apr 2006 16:18:03 +0100

In this subject special on humanities, we focus on a selection of podcasts about history, geography and archaeology. We feature some of the podcasts that are listed in the humanities category of our Podcast Directory for Educators.

We present an illustrate range of the kind of topics that are listed. In this podcast these include - an insight into New Orleans, visiting a game reserve in South Africa, revision for history exams, tales from World War II with a former soldier, some archaeology news and geographical items.

The six podcast channels featured are:

Our theme tune is, as always, "Boogie for Jools" from logicalaudiomusic.com.

Subject Special: Science

Mon, 03 Apr 2006 19:33:06 +0100

In this subject special on science, we focus on a range of podcasts from astronomy to biology, physics to medicine. We feature a few of the podcasts that are listed in the mathematics and science category of our Podcast Directory for Educators. We illustrate some of the wide range of topics that are listed. In this podcast these include an astronomy special, healthy living, Avian bird flu, a twist to Einstein's theory of relativity and pathophysiology.

The six podcast channels featured are:

Subject Special: English and literature

Fri, 24 Feb 2006 13:05:35 +0000

In this subject special on English and literature, we focus on podcasts that are ideal for use with learners of different ages. We feature a few of the podcasts that are listed in the English and Literature category of our Podcast Directory for Educators. These podcasts cover a range of topics, including reading, books, traditional and original stories, the history and use of words, sacred poetry from around the world and a tale about the Bard - Shakespeare of course!

The seven podcast channels featured are:

Highlights from 2005

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 16:40:59 +0000

Welcome to the highlights from the podcast channels featured during 2005 on the "Podcast Directory for Educators". When we started out in May we only listed 30 podcasts but now there are more than 2000 - all suitable for use with children and young people.

The extracts in this podcast are some of the latest produced by the schools which showcase today's learners who will be the citizens of tomorrow. The podcast channels include:

The Ace Kids from Ballina in Australia
KPE - Korero Pt England in New Zealand
Croftfoot BUZZ from Glasgow in Scotland
Radio Sandaig from Glasgow in Scotland
Room 208 in Maine, USA
Radio WillowWeb in Nebraska, USA
This East Oakland Life in California, USA
Stanley Middle School Music Dept in California, USA

Our theme tune is "Boogie for Jools" from logicalaudiomusic.com.

Schools, reading and citizenship

Fri, 04 Nov 2005 14:22:19 +0000

Half term for schools has come and gone in the UK with just seven weeks until Christmas 2005!!! In this update to our Podcast Directory for Educators, we feature a range of podcasts for you to sample, including work from a range of young as well as new podcasters:

From Auckland in New Zealand, a school podcast from KPE - Korero Pt England;
The Croftfoot BUZZ from a Glasgow primary school, Scotland;
For all young readers, parents and guardians at home and elsewhere, the Bobby Bucket Podcasts;
A new community based podcast with citizenship topics - the Grassroots Channel from Birmingham, England.

Our theme tune is "Boogie for Jools" from logicalaudiomusic.com.

Schools, schools, schools

Wed, 21 Sep 2005 15:56:01 +0100

Schools are well into the new term and new podcasts are emerging. In this update to our Podcast Directory for Educators, we feature some samples of podcasts for you to enjoy, including work from a range of young as well as some new podcasters:

From Maine in the USA, a podcast from Room 208;
Radio Sandaig from Glasgow in Scotland;
For the young at heart, Fairy Tale Corner;
work at Stanley Middle School Music Department in California, the USA.

Our theme tune is "Boogie for Jools" from logicalaudiomusic.com.

Ornithology, microbiology and cognitive psychology!

Sun, 07 Aug 2005 17:06:23 +0100

A heady mix of sciences feature in this update to the Podcast Directory for Educators. You will certainly be able to hear the difference in the production of this edition!

Listen in to:

Jane Markham with the first podcast from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB);
an insight into the fascinating world of microbiology with the MicrobeWorld podcasts;
the first educational podcast from Singapore looking at psychology - Ventriloquy.

The theme tune is "Boogie for Jools" from logicalaudiomusic.com.

Archaeology, food, Gaelic, Islam and Judaism podcasts

Sat, 30 Jul 2005 10:51:30 +0100

We have now over 200 podcasts listed in our Podcast Directory for Educators, selected as suitable for use by children and young people. The very latest podcast channels represent a broad spectrum of subject areas:

All of the archaeology news of the week, brought to you by The Archaeology Channel;
Sample food and cooking back in time, around the world, and back to your own table with EatFeed;
A special programme, in the form of a "letter", specifically for Gaelic learners with Roddy Maclean.
Reviews on the most interesting recent cultural, political, and religious events throughout the Islamic world with alt.muslim review.
What is a Jew? Conversations between a secular Jew and a Rabbi explore the repertoire of Jewish festivals.

The music featured is "Boogie for Jools" from logicalaudiomusic.com.

An original podcast and Bluegrass too!

Sat, 25 Jun 2005 11:16:51 +0100

More podcast channels have been added to the directory. The first is a relatively new podcast channel SG Show where seven year old Sam and his dad Steve - from California - talk about books, fun places for families to go, movies and creativity. The second is The Bluegrass Radio Show of homegrown Appalachian Bluegrass Music, hosted by Ewell Ferguson and his Bluegrass Kitty Cat Buster!

Podcasts for your creative inspiration

Sat, 18 Jun 2005 15:21:01 +0100

Another new podcast channel has been added to the directory from Media Artist Secrets. Franklin McMahon hosts the podcasts, covering a range of topics and media arts. This includes directing, photography, web, design, desktop publishing, musician, music creation, artists, animation, broadcast, movie making, film and many other types of multimedia.

Business Studies and astronomy!

Sun, 12 Jun 2005 11:25:02 +0100

As well as updating the existing listings in the directory, two more podcast channels have been added to the directory. The first is the Brain Storm preview channel with podcasts on a variety of business related topics. The second is a series of podcasts about astronomy, produced by three young professional astronomers.