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History teachers are always looking for more ways to make their classroom fun and excited. With a subject matter like history, it is difficult to deviate away from traditional teaching styles and try something new. However, new ways of teaching are possible and podcasts can help. Podcasts are a listening tool that can be used in multiple ways to keep your students engaged and interested in the material. The following podcast will give you a brief description of what a podcast is and some of its strengths and weaknesses.

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The LearnOutLoud podcasts' biography series is a great example of a podcast. The speaking is clear, practiced, and organized. The volume is exemplary; you can hear everything being said. The podcast id dpoken at an understandable rate, but moves quickly enough that the listener does not quickly become bored on one point. The Social Innovation Conversations is also a great website. They interview individuals on multiple issues affecting society. Their interview with Martha Eakes is very impressive. Multiple people talk on these podcasts, so the listener doesn't get bored from hearing the same voice the entire time. Also, though the volume is softened a little with some speakers, you can still hear at a good volume and understand everything clearly. The dialogue continues to move, not putting the listener to sleep by dragging the dialogue through the entire podcast. The links below will take you to the podcast examples explained mentioned above. Not only are these specific podcasts great, but browse the websites and you'll find many more! Enjoy

LearnOutLoud Biography Series []

Social Innovation Conversation []