Like any other content, podcasts created by your students or others must be evaluated for its usefullness and appropriateness for classroom use.  Bard Williams, author of Educator's Podcast Guide, gives 10 top questions to ask when evaluating podcasts for classroom use.

• appropriate content for topic or unit of study
• add to or enhance your unit of study
• meet school and community standards for acceptable use
• organized and easy to follow
• holds the attention of your audience
• format works for your classroom
• source is credible
• best method of learning for your students
• supported by other online content
• includes usage rights

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