Student+Podcasts


 * Student Podcasts **

__Students__ in both sections of ISTC 301/501 in spring 2012 created MP3 files, or podcasts, as a project. These files, with the __students__' names and a brief description of the contents of the podcast, are below. Listen and enjoy!

**Instructor examples**:

Dried __Apple__ Pies (poem media type="file" key="driedapplepies_0.mp3" width="240" height="20"

Nancy Hanks (poem) media type="file" key="nancyhanks.mp3" width="240" height="20"

Topic: Foreshadowing (4th grade) Short Story: Foggy Figure by Kelly Hasway
 * Lisa Lynch**

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar By Eric Carle - **Brianna Waddle** media type="file" key="waddlepodcast.mp3" width="240" height="20"

An Invitation By Maria Fleming -**Taylor McCaffrey** media type="file" key="tmccafpodcast.mp3" width="240" height="20"

This podcast is a poem about different types of whales. If I was doing a unit on animals, specifically sea animals for a science class, this poem would be a great introduction to the concept of where a whale lives, what a whale sounds like, and how a whale travels and migrates.

AP Calculus Test Inspiration- **Brittany Winders** media type="file" key="Winders Podcast 1.mp3" width="240" height="20" This podcast is a few different poems on the AP Calculus course and test. If I was preparing students for the AP exam, this would be something I would use as a stress relieving tool for students who have bad test anxiety. It is also a creative assignment for after the test for students to review all that they have learned throughout the year.

Welcome Back to __School__ Poem- **Christina Shelton** media type="file" key="poem1.mp3" width="240" height="20"

__Freckleface Strawberry: Best Friends Forever By: Julianne Moore-__ **Angelina Tebarts** media type="file" key="ISTC Podcast.mp3" width="240" height="20" This is a story about an unlikely friendship. In an elementary school classroom there is likely to be problems with students getting upset over friendships and feeling different. This story is good to help students realize that friends come in all shapes and sizes, and reinforces reading skills.

__"Coat of Many Colors" By: Dolly Parton- **Breanna Renfro**__ media type="file" key="Podcast.mp3" width="240" height="20" This story is about a little girl who learns the meaning of life. She learns through her mother that money is not the most important thing in life. She learns that love is and that you should always appreciate what you have in life. This story would be a good moral lesson for students to learn. Although it does have a Biblical reference it is not entirely about religion so it should be okay to use in the classroom.

"Dec. 7th 1941" Franklin D. Roosevelt media type="file" key="fdrwarmessage344.mp3" width="240" height="20" This podcast includes a brief explanation for America entering WWII, after the quick explanation the podcast has FDR's conclusion to his War Declaration speech, a speech which set the tone for America's involvement in the war.

//Macbeth// Written by William Shakespeare, Read by **Shira Levy** media type="file" key="MacbethPodcastAssignmentPart2MP3.mp3" align="left" width="240" height="20"

This is a reading of a soliloquy in //Macbeth// by Macbeth and a short explanation of what the passage means and the significance of the passage.

I, Too, Sing America By Langston Hughes read by **Krystal Hughes** media type="file" key="Krystalhughepodcast2.mp3" width="240" height="20" While the poem is short, I think it would be good to read to students to help them understand how people felt when their rights were being suppressed. How they looked forward to the day when they were treated fairly like everyone else.

Oh, The Places You'll Go Written by Dr. Seuss Read by **Emily Walsh** media type="file" key="Podcast.mp3" width="240" height="20" This is a short reading from the poem "Oh, The Places You'll Go" by Dr. Seuss. This is a fun poem for students to read in their classroom and it will teach them that they can make their own choices and they can do anything they want to do as long as they put their minds to it.

"1492" Author unknown- **Alaina Kreft** media type="file" key="alainakreftpodcast.mp3" width="240" height="20" This podcast is a reading I did of the poem "1492". It talks about when Columbus discovered America, therefore it would be useful for a lesson on Columbus Day or to talk about the beginning of American history. Also it would be a good intro to poetry lesson or it could easily be translated from English to Spanish because of the simple vocabulary.

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 * Alex Corona**

==== Here is a Podcast I created. It is the Gettysburg Address that President Abraham Lincoln delivered on Thursday, November 19, 1863 in Gettysburg Pennsylvania. The music is featured in both "We Were Soldiers" (2002), composed by Nick Glennie-Smith, and "Glory" (1989), composed by James Horner. ====

Here is a podcast I created. It is reading of Oscar Wilde's poem "Roses and Rue: To L.L" which is one of my favorite poems by one of my favorite writers. media type="file" key="blevins_podcast.mp3" width="240" height="20"
 * Melissa Blevins**

Here is a tutorial I made that will teach students how to play the game Little Sally Walker media type="file" key="littlesallytutorial.mp3" width="240" height="20"
 * Robin Brooks**

Excerpt from Chapter 13 of //The Giver// by Lois Lowry Podcast created by: **Meghan McArdle**

Here is a podcast that I created for my ISTC 301 class assignment. This excerpt from //The Giver// two characters, Jonas and the Giver discuss how choices sound appealing but carry dangerous potential. The themes in this excerpt could be used to inspire a writing prompt or be linked to a history lesson regarding the attempted restriction of free will. This would best suit upper elementary (mostly 5th grade) through middle school students.

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The following is a fictional story that I wrote to be read to a middle school science class. The story is in the perspective of a young girl and is meant to be informative about earthquakes, while being interesting at the same time. media type="file" key="Poscast K_Wolf.mp3" width="240" height="20"
 * Kate Wolf**

The podcast I created is an excerpt from the last chapter of //The Giver//, by Lois Lowry. The ending of //The Giver// is open to interpretation by the reader, as such I chose to record the excerpt as I interpret the ending; a somber end to a long and arduous journey. The material works with higher grades, 5th and up. media type="file" key="Nathan Armstrong Podcast.mp3" width="240" height="20"
 * Nathan Armstrong**

This podcast is a commentary on the article "The Five Worst Things You Can Tell Your Students" put together by the ASCD. I listed the five things not to tell your students and briefly commented on what teachers can say or do instead.
 * Kat Santangelo**

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Poem: Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Author: Shel Silverstein This poem is contained in the book //Where the Sidewalk Ends//, which is a collect of poems by Shel Silverstein that kids tend to really enjoy. media type="file" key="MattieCaveyPodcast.mp3" width="240" height="20"
 * Mattie Cavey**

Short Story: The Proud Little Apple Blossom Adapted by Hans Christian Andersen This is a great story to read to children because of the wonderful message it carries. It teaches children to see the beauty in everything and everyone and that no one person is better than the other .media type="file" key="appleblossompodcast.mp3" width="240" height="20"
 * Samantha Marchan**

Author: Anne Rockwell Since we have been focusing on the Earth and environmental issues during Earth week, I thought I would read this short story about the Earth. It is meant for young students as an introduction to the history and differing landscapes that are in our world. media type="file" key="CHughesaudio2.mp3" width="240" height="20"
 * Catherine Hughes **

This is a funny poem by Shel Silverstein called Ticklish Tom about a little boy how is tickled all the way out of town. It would be very comical for children and with the addition of the laughing sounds in the background it adds to the comedy of the poem. media type="file" key="Alyssa Truffer Podcast.mp3" width="240" height="20"
 * Alyssa Truffer **

This is a podcast I created called "Things You Should Know" This episode is about how to snag a job interview and make a good impression! Imedia type="file" key="Paula's Podcast.mp3" width="240" height="20"
 * Paula Spear**

This is my podcast for my ISTC 301 class. In my podcast, I am reading the story, //The Giving Tree// by Shel Silverstein. This book is appropriate for young elementary students because it teaches them the importance of friendship and not taking others for granted. It is showing that one can also be selfless and be happier than when one takes things all the time.
 * Matthew Seiger**

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This is my podcast. I am reading Green Eggs and Ham in Spanish. The title in Spanish is Huevos Verdes con Jamón. media type="file" key="Huevos verdes con jamon.mp3" width="240" height="20"
 * Samantha Hoffman**

I read "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" by William Wordsworth and gave a brief background. I also supplied discussion questions. media type="file" key="wordsworth.mp3" width="240" height="20"
 * Chris Daw**


 * Katie Coffey**

//Dr. Seuss's ABC: An Amazing Alphabet// book combines the alphabet and funny names and animals in order to make learning fun for all ages.

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 * Andrea Dykes** (ISTC 301-Mondays)

The podcast I created is a reading of poems from a book called Mirror Mirror by Marilyn Singer. "Now in a unique collection of reversible verse, classic fairytales are turned on their heads. Literally. Read theses clever poems from top to bottom. Then reverse the lines and read from bottom to top to give these well-loved stories a new spin!" Between each poem read is the sound of pages turning! Remember, there are two sides to every story!

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This podcast is a recording of the book Love You Forever by Robert Munsch. It was one of my favorite stories to listen to as a child and it's one of my favorite stories to read to children I babysit. Enjoy!
 * Avery Pritchard**

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My podcast is a poem about engineers in the US Navy called Snipes. The poem is called " The Snipes Lament" by author uknown. This podcast is dedicated to Nathan Armstrong who was a snipe in the US Navy for 5 years. I am so proud of everything he did for this country and honored to call him my friend.
 * Amber Hof**

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//Bilbo's Song// and //The Farewell Song// by J.R.R. Tolkien My podcast is two poems from The Lord of The Rings accompanied by nature sounds. I really enjoy these poems and the book as a whole. I believe that these poems would be great for students studying poems about nature. media type="file" key="Lange podcast.mp3" width="240" height="20"
 * Paul Lange**

"I Carry Your Heart" by E.E. Cummings This may be my favorite poem. I love the wording. media type="file" key="My podcast.mp3" width="240" height="20"
 * Leah Wagner**

"Under Control" by Chris Crutcher
 * Morgan Brenner**

media type="file" key="Podcast.mp3" width="240" height="20" This podcast is a recording of the beginning of a short story by Chris Crutcher. This can be useful in the classroom because it can appeal to auditory learners. After the student reads the story in full, he or she can then create his or her own podcast based on the short story. This podcast can also help a student become interested in this story or others by Chris Crutcher.

George Washington's First Inaugural Address
 * Ryan Bean**

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A fun way to discuss F. Scott Fitzgerald's timeless masterpiece "The Great Gatsby" in a classroom!
 * Dana Molloy**

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media type="file" key="ISTC Lozupone.mp3" width="240" height="20" "You Be Me, I'll Be You": Pili Mandelbaum by: **Katie Lozupone** This is a short story about a bi-racial family. The daughter wishes to have the same skin color as her father. Her father teaches her it doesn't matter because this is what makes her unique. This is a great resource for the classroom to teach students about diversity in families.

A podcast of Walt Whitman's famous poem on the fervor for the great westward expansion of settlers in the United States of America during the 1800s, "Pioneers! Oh Pioneers!"
 * Billy Rixham**

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This is a short story of the excitement of a kite. Joey and Nellie love flying their kite, but struggle to get it down. The children require assistance from friends; and with everyones help Joey and Nellie get their kite back.
 * Kate Janyska reading //The Bright Red Kite,// by Wendy Hargreaves**

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