I love how these teachers are implementing technology in their classrooms.
Students can have a real life expereince via podcasting. I believe its bestpractices in action.
It satisfies more then one learning style (visual learners, audio learners, kenisthetic learners, etc) plus its peer tutoring.

Also, with the huge concern of teacher student ratio instruction it could be one form of reaching out to more students. For example, one teacher has limited time per day where instruction has to be differentiated for 20 some odd students which must include TierIII interventions, ARI, guided reading, small group instruction, and so on. Would it be possible to podcast from one class say a guided reading lesson or even a one to one lesson across the district? This would allow bestpractices to be shared across the district all through one teacher but available to more then 20 students. This would be using our resources to the MAX! Everyone would benefit- the students, our teachers and our Klein ISD budget. I agree with Vanessa, Klein ISD is so close to maximizing its resources. I love it!