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In 2013, you don't need to find a radio to listen in on quality broadcast programming. A laptop, MP3 player, tablet, or even a smartphone will work just as well. Even better, there is a wealth of content out there that's both educational and entertaining, including some pretty amazing shows on scientific topics that are equally interesting to the layman and the professional. Whether you're just getting into listening to science podcasts or are looking for a few new shows to add to your weekly collection, we've highlighted what we think are some of the best science podcasts out there right now. They're informative, compelling, and even, at times, pretty darn funny, so make sure to check out one, two, or even all of these great science programs the next time you're looking for a little edutainment.

A few handy guides :The Little Guide to Finding Digital Media Resources (PDF).  The second in the series is The Little Guide to Copyright (PDF). The third in the series is The Little Guide to Cloud Computing (PDF). The fourth in the series is The Little Guide to Podcasting (PDF). The fifth in the series is The Little Guide to Screencasting (PDF)

There are many handheld devices and digital "gadgets" available to support all types of new teaching and learning initiatives. This pages will provide links to some of the resource pages specifically designed to enhance the use of these devices in the K-12 classroom. From Kathy Schrock

Find great conferences to attend. See what your friends are going to or speaking at, find conferences near you or browse conferences by topic. Discover what's hot while it's on. Track what's going on during the conference, even if you aren't there. Who is tweeting what, what links are doing the rounds. Use our useful mobile version to decide what to go to next. Catch up on anything you missed. Easily discover slides, video and podcasts from conferences you attended or tracked. If you spoke at an event you can build up your speaker portfolio of talks you gave

Consent for Your Child to Participate in Online Collaborations - Including Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, Discussion Board

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One appplication that comes to mind is to let the students create walkabouts for the school for prospective students or create a audio recordal of outings to historic places.

"Capture a voice, moment or music in seconds or upload audio you've already created."