Listen Up!: Podcasting for Schools and Libraries

by Linda W. Braun

Here is a timely -- and time-saving -- guide for teachers, librarians, and school media specialists who need to get quickly up-to-speed on this exciting technology. Educational technology specialist Linda Braun explains what podcasting is and why it is such a useful tool for schools and libraries. She covers both content and technical issues, sharing tips for finding and using podcasts and vodcasts, examples of innovative school and library projects, how-to advice for creating great podcasts, and guidance on getting the word out to students, staff, patrons, and other users. As a reader bonus, the author s Web page features links to her recommended resources for school and library podcasters. Whether you are new to the technology or an experienced podcaster in search of ideas and inspiration, you ll find a unique source of support in Listen Up! Podcasting for Schools and Libraries.

120 pages, Paperback

First published January 8, 2007

About the author

Linda W. Braun is an education technology consultant with LEO: Librarians & Educators Online. She provides training and consulting to schools, libraries, and other educational institutions on how to integrate technology successfully. She is also an adjunct faculty member at Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science, where she teaches courses on Web development and teen services. Linda has written books for ALA Editions, Neal-Schuman, Libraries Unlimited, and Information Today. She is also a TAG Team Tech columnist for Voices of Youth Advocates, and was blog manager for YALSA from 2006 through 2009.

Reviews

[Beth Carpenter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good, practical guide on how to get started podcasting. I would have liked more specific information concerning video/audio compression and posting to hosts, but the author does point to other resources for that info. Nice starting point!

[Andrew · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book gives basic overviews on setting up ways to use technology (i.e. podcasts) to further serve schools and public libraries for school age children and teens.
It gives basic information on the formats and tools required.

However, the resource is sadly outdated.

[Colona Public Library · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read if you are thinking about starting a podcast. This book has good information and extra links that are handy. This book was written with libraries in mind but the information is still great for any type of podcast! ~Ashley