This is a brand new podcasting channel created to display student interviews with interesting people (such as a former astronaut, a television producer, a stuntdouble), various collections of student poetry, biographies, a student created tableau w/video, and many more to come. Abingdon Elementary School is located in Arlington, Virginia, USA.
Astronaut - William Readdy
Posted: February 2010This is an interview with former astronaut, William Readdy. Download this podcast to find out what it is like to be inside the space shuttle during take off and what it is like to work for NASA. He talks to us about what it is like to be in outer space! Fifth grade students, Alex and Ahmed, conduct this informative interview.
A video podcast in the M4V format.Interview with the 2009/2010 School President
Posted: December 2009Our class president Sussan took time from her busy schedule to sit down with us for a very informative interview. She shared with us her goals for the school year as well as her thoughts on Abingdon as a whole.
A video podcast in the M4V format.Television Writer/Producer - Debbie Fisher
Posted: November 2009This is an interview with Hollywood writer and producer, Debbie Fisher. Download this podcast to hear her advice on how to find a job in Hollywood. Find out what it is like to work with famous celebrities! Fifth grade students, Isabella and Lauren, conduct this fascinating interview.
A video podcast in the M4V format.Stuntwoman - Tracey Ruggiero
Posted: November 2009This is an interview with a Hollywood stunt woman, Tracey Ruggiero. Download this podcast to find out what it is like to work with famous celebrities, stand in front of cars that are trying to hit you, and jump off of buildings. She tells us about the scariest stunt she ever performed and shares her ideas about special training you need to do her job! Fifth grade students, JinTian and Umber, conduct this exciting interview.
A video podcast in the M4V format.Assistant Principal - Ms. Nancy Pasfield
Posted: November 2009This is our first interview with the Assistant Principal, Ms. Nancy Pasfield. Download this podcast to learn more about her. Listen to what she really likes about working at Abingdon Elementary, find out if there are any rules she would like to change, and what she would do if she won the lottery! Fifth grade students, Umber and Jin Tian, conduct this interesting interview.
A video podcast in the M4V format.
Whilst all the podcasts listed in this directory are selected in line with our criteria, we do strongly recommend educators that the contents of all podcasts, podcast feeds and channels are regularly auditioned to ensure that they are suitable and appropriate for the age range of the children and young people.
Friday, 10th February 2012
