2 podcasts - one active and one inactive

I have spent a great deal of time searching for some math podcasts that were solely audio. Math is a very visual discipline. However, I do believe that there is a place for audio podcasts in mathematics - introducing material, reviewing vocabulary, and asking some open ended questions where the students produce the visual they think is necessay. An audio podcast is quicker to put together than a video and students can listen to them anytime - you don't need a screen to view. Also, I am limited with my technology knowledge of getting the video to work for me. With that said I came across The Math Grad podcasts. It covers some higher level mathematics, which I believe my AP Calculus students will be able to follow. Consequently, I could use a few of these in class. Unfortunately, it looks like there are not going to be any additional podcasts. The last one was produced in May 2009.

I continued my math search and found a few other inactive podcasts. Consequently, I change my search to education and came across EdTechTalk - A Collaborative Open Webcasting Community. EdTechTalk has several podcast series all dealing with technology and education. I chose to subscribe to EdTechWeekly as I was intrigued by the last podcast "Facebook, Privacy, and Social Networking". This podcast included an 18 year-old who shared what she knew and didn't know about privacy on facebook and what is being taught in her school with regards to social networking - issues all school are dealing with. All the podcasts focus with the role of technology in education and I hope by listening to these podcasts I will be able learn new ideas and keep up with the incredible changes that are occurring.

AP Lead Teacher's Blog

I have chosen to follow the "AP Lead Teacher's Blog" which is written by an AP Calculus teacher. Teaching AP Calculus is challenging and I am always looking for suggestions and hints regarding the content and teaching strategies. Also, it is important to stay up to date on all changes that are made by the college board regarding the curriculum and the exam. I anticipate being able to pick up a great deal of valuable information from this blog which I will be able to use in the classroom.

AP Lead Teacher's Blog