Montclair High School Library

Podcasts

Coming Soon in August 2009!
What is a podcast? Podcasting is a form of audio and/or video broadcasting on the Internet. People can subscribe to a podcast, and it will be downloaded onto their computers (using iTunes or other such programs) or their iPods. For example, let’s say I am studying Spanish. I can subscribe to the Coffee Break Spanish podcast, and I’ll receive a file every week or so (whenever they release a new broadcast) sent to my iTunes. I can also sync them for use on my iPod or MP3 player. I don’t need to go on the Internet to find these broadcasts; they are automatically sent to me to listen at my leisure. It’s convenient and fun!

Note: You must download iTunes to subscribe to the podcasts below

There seems to be podcasts on just about any topic and new ones being added daily. Here are some educational podcasts that I felt students and staff could find beneficial. These links go to the iTunes web site:

NPR Books-Book reviews, news, and author interviews.

Grammar Girl’s Quick and Dirty Tips-provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing.

Grammar Grater-A weekly podcast about English words, grammar, and usage for the Information Age.

podEnglish-Improves your English with bite-sized 5 minute videos. Perfect for all levels.

The Princeton Review Vocabulary Minute-A series of short, easy-going songs that each teach four words in about 60 seconds. This will help to build your vocabulary and even help raise those SAT/ACT scores!

Coffee Break Spanish-Aimed at beginners, this podcast will help you get to grips with the Spanish language.

Learn Spanish Survival Guide-Learn to speak Spanish in every day practical situations. There are songs, games and other activities to make your learning enjoyable.

Notes in Spanish Intermediate-Gives real conversations to help take your Spanish up to the next level.

Notes in Spanish Advanced-High level Spanish covering culture, news, and conversation given in a fun manner.

Coffee Break French-Aimed at beginners, this podcast will help you learn the French language.

My Trivia Podcast-Gives ten questions and answers of fun trivia.

Financial Aid-Provides daily free financial aid news, student loan information, scholarships, job hunting tips, personal finance info, and more!

EcoGeeks: Science Video-Explains science topics in a fun and exciting way.

Dr. Carlson’s Science Theater-Video podcast of cool science demonstrations.

Sea World Podcast-Dive behind-the-scenes at SeaWorld and learn about amazing animals and fun-filled attractions.

CNN Student News Video-Brings each day’s top news stories to students. 10-minute, commercial-free program.

The Electronic Field Trips-Visits many of our nation’s treasures, from museums to national parks.

The Teen Tech Buzz-Podcast for teens by teens hosted by tech-savvy teenagers, Aaron and Austen. Listen to reviews of new gadgets, the latest tech news, and interviews with bug faces in the tech world.

Str8 Up-Health Talk for Teens-Get the latest medical advice to help teens look and feel their best from Dr. Miller. Strvies to deliver candid, expert information. Topics vary from tattoos and piercings, mononucleosis, sports safety, exercise, skin care, nutrition and diet, and dealing with stress.

Podcasts for Teachers

The Tech Teachers-Focuses on technology and education and where they overlap.

Bit by Bit-A podcast by a teacher, for teachers, talking and reflecting about the use of technology in instruction and the changing classroom environment in the 21st century.

Technology for Teachers--Offers help and suggestions for teachers looking to integrate technology into their classrooms.

The Teachers’ Podcast-News, views, research, and resources you can use are featured in every episode.

Podcasting for Teachers-Shows how to create podcasts virtually for free with ideas and samples for the classroom.

Teachers at Risk-Elona Hartjes shares the insights, resources, and practical classroom strategies that have earned her a Teacher of Distinction Award.

The Electronic Field Trips-Visits many of our nation’s treasures, from museums to national parks.

Playaway Audio Books

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1984 by George Orwell

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indianby Sherman Alexie

Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Angels and Demons by Dan Brown

Angels Watching Over Me by Lurlene McDaniel

Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison

Ark Angel by Anthony Horowitz

Autobiography of My Dead Brother by Walter Dean Myers

Blackwater by Eve Bunting

The Body of Christopher Creed by Carol Plum-Ucci

The Burn Journals by Brent Runyon

Carrie by Stephen King

A Child Called “It” by Dave Pelzer

The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier

Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon

Double Helix by Nancy Werlin

Drive-By by Lynne Ewing

The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things by Carolyn Mackler

Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Give a Boy a Gun by Todd Strasser

The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

Go Ask Alice by Anonymous (Beatrice Sparks)

The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer

In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez

Just Listen by Sarah Dessen

Killing Mr. Griffin by Lois Duncan

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

The Lost Boy by Dave Pelzer

Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment by James Patterson

Monster by Walter Dean Myers

My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult

Night by Elie Wiesel

Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult

The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton

Prom by Laurie Halse Anderson

Romiette and Julio by Sharon M. Draper

Scorpions by Walter Dean Myers

Shooter by Walter Dean Myers

Stuck in Neutral by Terry Trueman

Sunrise Over Fallujah by Walter Dean Myers

Tangerine by Edward Bloor

The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien

Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

Wicked by Gregory Maguire

Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr

Wrestling Sturbridge by Rich Wallace