If you would like to read or listen to some of the interesting things in happening in Mr. Langhorst’s classroom, check out his blog or his podcast.

What is a BLOG?

• A blog is a web journal. Mr. Langhorst’s blog contains ideas, pictures, news items and general thoughts about using technology in the junior high classroom.
• Check out the South Valley Jr High Book Blog on The Year of the Hangman here (Spring 2006)

What is a PODCAST?

• A podcast is an audio program made available to listeners via the Internet or through a subscription service like i-Tunes. Mr. Langhorst’s podcast can be heard directly though the Internet or by download to an MP3 player..

What is a STUDYCAST?

• A StudyCast is a review session for a unit test that Mr. Langhorst has created to help students study. It is basically a review of all the important material a student is required to know for the test. A StudyCast can be heard through the Internet or downloaded to an MP3 player.

How do I read Mr. Langhorst’s blog and/or listen to the podcast?

• Mr. Langhorst’s blog and podcast can be found at www.speakingofhistory.blogspot.com Once you access the page you can click on the direct link to listen through the speakers in your computer or right click to download as an MP3 file. If you use i-Tunes just do a search for "Speaking of History" and you can subscribe and download for free through the music store. There is no cost for downloading or listening to the podcast.

What does Mr. Langhorst use to record his podcast?

• You don't need an i-pod or even an MP3 player to record a podcast - you can do it with a cheap microphone and your computer. Mr. Langhorst uses an i-River iFP-895 MP3 player to record his podcasts because it is small and portable with an internal microphone which works well for on the run interviews and opportunities to catch some quality content.