For this week’s assigned readings we were asked to read about podcast and their use in the classroom.  One way which podcast are being introduced into the classroom is through the use of audio book reporting.  This seems to be a fresh approach on an assignment which is probably as old as the field of English itself.  Not only does allowing students to use podcast to do book reports is engaging for the students because they are using a form of technology; but it also adds audio learning to  the classroom.  Allowing students to use podcast also allows students to practice much needed public speaking skills which will be important for students in the work place to possess. Students when producing a podcast must look at things such as tone, speaking clearly, and be concerned about not boring their audience by keeping them intrigued.  The only drawback that I can see is that students will not be practicing their writing skills, so such skill like spelling and punctuation may become rusty from non use.