MAIN OBJECTIVE: Reflect on what you have learned about Abraham Lincoln and create a podcast/voicethread of thoughts. Students will read literature about Lincoln and will brainstorm with class on things they have learned from Lincoln. (traits such as honesty, honor, faith) Students then will create either a class (or individual) podcast to upload to the internet. Participating Classrooms Diane Fosse's Classroom Mary Ann Fama's Classroom Sara Eckhardt's Classroom PrairieView School Prairie View School 2 Mrs. Rochford's Class Cindy Brock's Class Elizabeth Lilly's Class April Magistro's Class Mrs. Dwyer's Class PreK AM Mrs. Dwyer's Class PreK PM Pam Cranford's Class Pam Cranford's Class 2 Jan Gytri's Class Kay Sutterfield's Class Charlotte Buchanan's Class Windsor Hill Elementary Andrea Keller's Class Maria Youngblut's Class Mrs. Sepkowski's Class Mrs. Simpson's Class Miss Mottley's Class Mrs. Fenning's Class An ipod is not necessary but you will need a microphone and software. Most macs already have built in software. Both mac and pc users can use audacity (a free and quite easy software to run.) Once the podcast is created, teachers can upload the podcast to a site (such as podomatic) or create their own webpage and upload the podcast to their own site (wikis and blogs will work as well). Please send the URL to where your podcast can be found after it is uploaded! You are also welcome to use VOICE THREAD to record students' reflections. You will need to create your own account (it is free) and you will need a microphone. There are tutorials, tips & tricks, and detailed directions on how to use Voice Thread at the provided link. (Please send Jen the link to your voice thread when it is complete.) You can listen to a sampling of how Lincoln has inspired others by following this link: http://www.abrahamlincoln200.org/podcasts.aspx