Using Podcasts in the Classroom

I have learned a tremendous amount about how to incorporate technology in the classroom.  I look forward to using what I've learned in this and using it in my history classes.  I especially look forward to using podcasts in my U.S. History and World History classes.  As we reach more modern times in our classes, I plan on having students researching  and studying various musical artists, song lyrics,  and types of music that were  impacted by the culture and time period.  I also plan on having students research on how these musicians influenced their generation.  I think a great closing activity for this research is the creation of podcasts by each student or by small groups.  Students could use podcasts to not only describe and analyze the impact of music on the culture, but they could also play samples of the music.  I think my students would really enjoy creating podcasts.  They could really dig deeper into the impact of jazz, blues, and rock n' roll on different time periods in modern history.