Friday, November 21, 2008

Podcast features introduced on SC Department of Education Web site

he South Carolina Department of Education’s Web site today introduced a menu of audio podcasts that offer new ways to access information on South Carolina public schools.

Visitors can listen to the new features via their computers or download them for “on-the-go” listening using portable media players such as IPods and other MP3 devices.

The new podcast features include:

Speaking of Schools – This half-hour program, which airs Monday nights on South Carolina Educational Radio, is now available via podcast. Host Doug Keel welcomes guests who share information on education in South Carolina.

The Afternoon Drive with Jim Rex – Rex periodically shares his thoughts on the state’s public schools during the commute to his home in Fairfield County.

Education News – This periodic feature offers full audio coverage and “behind-the-scenes” interviews on news events concerning public schools. Examples include interviews with Mark Bounds, the Education Department’s Deputy Superintendent for Educator Quality and Leadership, on the topic of inappropriate relationships between teachers and students, and with Rex on 2008 PACT scores.

The Week in Review – A summary of the previous week’s news stories about public schools.

Pick of the Pods – Links to popular national podcasts about science, math, English and social studies.

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