To create audio files on the fly, store, and embed them into the blogs:

1. Audioboo  3 min recordings, integrated with Twitter, Facebook, no storage limit yet 🙂 This is an example of embedded boo: listen to ‘Happy Birthday, Emily’ on Audioboo

2. SoundCloud   2 hours total free, integrated with Twitter & Facebook. This is an example of embedded link to SoundCloud: Happy Birthday 2

To record audio files and the ability to edit them (intermediate level):

1. Garage Band on Macs
2. Audacity — free software the mp3 export addition for recording audio.
3. Check this digital audio guide for more info.

To store audio files:

• Audioboo
• Soundcloud
• DivShare

Resources for teaching/learning podcasting:

• 7 things you should know about podcasting
• ELI Discovery Tool: Guide to Podcasting
• 4 mistakes I made when assigning podcasts & comments