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Tuesday, June 26, 2007

K.I.S.S. With Anna Catlin

school_clip_artWith the school year over for so many kids, it's great when you hear about some continuing education during the summer. Anna Catlin tells us all about her school in the summer experiences at James Williams Middle School. 

 

She tells us about her classes including:

  • Cooking, all kinds of delicious stuff!
  • Art and making origami
  • Technology Class - typing and using PowerPoint, and a funny story!
  • Gaming Class - how to play games, like Chess!
  • Culture and how people of the world is different

 

That's how Anna is "Keepin' In-touch with Summer School!"

 

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Friday, March 09, 2007

GT Tech Club's Vodcast: Reading is FUNdamental!

GT Tech is back, but this time, with a video podcast! Check how these students have great time telling us how reading isn't just important, it's FUNdamental... with a definite emphasis on FUN!

Welcome to our Vodcast, Reading is FUNdamental, presented by the GT Tech Club at Herrera Academy of Technology in Houston, Texas. We hope you enjoy seeing our day of selecting free books and enjoying a little Chinese culture, especially about dragons and Chinese New Year.

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MemphisISD's Whirlwind News: The Life of President Monroe

Kid-Cast.com wants to welcome a new group to our Podcasting Network: The Memphis ISD 8th graders! Their great new 'cast is called "Whirlwind News!" Join us in welcoming them to our network of fine Podcasters! The staff of Memphis High School believes that each student has the need, the desire and ability to learn, and they believe that learning will occur when a student feels happy, safe, self-confident and successful.


These guys give us an in depth review of influential people from our nation's history, they start out with President James Monroe by detailing his life for us. Listen in and learn something great about our forefathers!
This is an overview of the life of President Monroe. The script was written and recorded by 8th grade students in Texas as part of a research assignment.

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Memphis ISD's Whirlwind News: The Amazing Andrew Jackson

This is great group of eighth graders are giving us a clear look into the important life of President Andrew Jackson. They do a fantastic job of explaining some really intriguing details of an influential person in our nation's history. More nearly than any of his predecessors, Andrew Jackson was elected by popular vote; as President he sought to act as the direct representative of the common man.

This highlight of the life of President Andrew Jackson was written and recorded by 8th grade students as part of a research assignment. All music used came from Freeplaymusic.com.

This is the second in the U S Presidents podcast assignment. We hope you enjoy listening as much as the students enjoyed creating this podcast.

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Wednesday, March 07, 2007

HatTech VODCAST: Special Video Edition of the HatTech 'cast!


HatTech comes back with a great new Video Podcast! Check out the details of this wonderful addition to an already informative 'cast from this awesome school!



The Herrera Community News is a daily live broadcast run by 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. This is their first vidcast from the HCN studio. They will highlight special events and guests throughout the year.
On March 5th, 2007, they had a very special guest: Councilman Adrian Garcia. Their news anchor, Mariah -- who is in 4th grade -- conducted the interview. Mr.Garcia spoke on the live broadcast about the future of city-wide Wi-Fi in Houston, TX.


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Friday, March 02, 2007

The Jacecast Returns with Episode 10!

Have a listen to one of our "oldest" podcasts on the Kid-cast: The Jacecast!

Jace makes everything fun and lively so don't miss it!

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Sunday, February 25, 2007

News From the Greypevine

Welcome to Kid-Cast.com's first airing of The Greypevine! The Greypevine is a fifth grade class from Illinois, and they're working hard to create regularly delivered podcasts that will inform and entertain anyone who would like to listen. They'd love to hear any questions or comments you have that might help them to produce a better 'cast. This podcast is fun and entertaining, as well as very well produced! Kid-Cast.com loved the Daredevil Corner as well as all of other very informative and hysterical sections from this very talented bunch!

This is The Greypevine's longest episode yet, and their first on the Kid-Cast Network. We, and they, think that's a GOOD thing!

In this EXCITING episode:
  • Did You Know - Buckle up, because this is by far the greatest number of amazing facts we've ever done in one segment. They come at you fast, but they are incredibly interesting!

  • Check It Out - Another guest appearance, and a surprising/shocking ending that will have everyone talking.

  • Updates - All kinds of special guests on this one along with all kinds of great updates. We also share a new idea that we'll need your help with, so make sure you pay close attention!

  • Any Way You Want It - A NEW segment! We're excited about this one, and yes, your #1 request is finally fulfilled right from the start.

  • Email and Blog- We've been getting some AWESOME feedback lately. We talk about some of our emails and blog comments, and of course, watch out for those flying rodents!

  • Daredevil's Corner - Another NEW segment! This one is just flat out amazing. We promise you won't be disappointed, and you might just find yourself feeling a bit patriotic when it's all said and done. Thanks to Mrs. Dowdy's class for the excellent dare.


Our new segments rely on your feedback, so give us your ideas either on our blog or in an email! Enjoy the show! Check out The Greypevine blog for even more stuff!

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Wednesday, February 21, 2007

GT Tech Podcast: The TAKS Get STOMPED!


Join the Fifth Grade GT Tech students of Herrera Academy of Technology as they discuss this week's current events - the TAKS Test in Reading. Listen to these students explain how they prepared for the tests, what it was like during them, and how it feels to STOMP THE TAKS!

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Sunday, February 18, 2007

PJ's Kid-cast 4: Wii Special

PJ comes back to give us a special episode of the Kid-cast! In this episode, PJ talks about the new Nintendo Wii .

Topics Include:


  • Wii Games, like Wii Sports and Elebits

  • Mii's - What are they?

  • The Wii Remote

  • and much more!

Don't forget, when you're playing on a Wii, safety is extremely important. Be sure to tightly secure your wrist strap and give yourself plenty of room between you, furniture and other players. Nothing spoils fun like getting hurt, so be safe and enjoy the Wii!



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Friday, February 16, 2007

Hattech Podcast: The Little Rock Nine, 1957

We bring you another episode of the HATTech Podcast! Featuring The Little Rock Nine, 1957.


Greetings Everybody!
I am Marissa, from Ms. Jackson's 5th grade class at Herrera Elementary in Houston, TX. We are celebrating Black History Month - Episode 2.

Feature Highlight: The Little Rock Nine 1957

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Friday, February 09, 2007

Hattech Podcast: Herrera Elementary, Houston TX


Learn some amazing facts about Pulitzer Prize Winning Toni Morrison, from Margaret of Herrera Elementary in Houston, TX, as part of the African American Experience for the entire month of February.

Greetings everybody!
I am Margaret, our first podcaster at Herrera Elementary in Houston TX.
We are celebrating Black History Month.
Feature Highlight: Toni Morrison, Writer and Editor

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