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My curriculum program will be greatly enhanced by the acquisition of iPods for the capabilities of podcasting. My students will have better opportunities for achievement and success with the implementation of podcasting. The podcasting system is easy to store and transport because it can be stored in a traveling bag and easily put on a storage shelf. Below is a more detailed description of the podcasting components.

· iPod: each iPod comes packaged with earphones, cable, dock adapter, case and quick start guide.
· DLO Home Dock Deluxe: this component gives the teacher an opportunity to create video recordings and feeds them into the classroom television systems. The TV could display demonstrations for all students to review.

Most computer systems are equipped with itunes, or some other auditory program which will allow for the podcasting system to be implemented. Budgeting for the iPods will be the biggest expense. My suggestion is to try and purchase the iPod with the vidcasting capabilities. This will be the most cost effective, since technology is already moving in this direction. This also allows for the most differentiated instruction . . . some students need audio, some need visual assistance.
Right now what I've done with podcasting has been done with student's personal iPods. They (or their parents) have come to me asking for assistance. We have been able to incorporate podcasting using their own equipment. The implementation of podcasting has been a wonderful asset to my teaching environment.