PodBean

PodBean

Strengths • Gives you a place to upload your podcasts or subscribe to existing podcasts • Publishes podcasts • Allows you to tag podcasts to group your favorites or search for similar topics of interest • Free to sign up • Can collect all of your favorite podcatss into one place • Mobile version • Ability to share podcasts through social networking sites, blogs, emails, and websites • Allows listeners to comment and rate podcasts • Free to sign up

Weaknesses • Pro features cost money • Free option has limited storage and features • Only allows you to publish and listen to other podcasts and does not provideo you with tools to create a podcast

Opportunities • Allows you to publish student podcasts • Allows you to find and listen to podcasts on a particular topic

Threats • Podcasts are not vetted to see if they are appropriate for classroom use • Anyone can create a podcast and say anything

Classroom Uses • Create a class podcast around a particular theme or subject • Share daily events with parents