More fun with podcasts... I surfing CNN today and found an interesting story on a popular podcast on grammar called "Grammar Girl." I wanted to post the link to the story for two reasons- it sounds like an interesting podcast for anyone wanting to improve their grammar (or their students'), but also as a communications/media person to acknowledge that podcasts have gone "mainstream" enough to be picked up as a story on CNN. I think its significant that such a major news conglomeration willingly assumes that most of its readers will have enough of a basic knowledge at least of what podcasts are that they don't explain it in the story.
Grammar Girl, a Quick and Dirty Success
2 comments:
This is a really interesting area. I was surprised when watching Good Morning, America a few months ago to find that they now have a segment (I think weekly) on the most popular YouTube video. The user-generated content media are certainly drawing a lot of attention, which can turn the tide for agenda setting in the media.
I think the Grammar Girl idea is a really good one. When I was looking through podcasts, I was surprised to see what was available. I've never had any fear of grammar, but I know plenty of people who do. By listening to something like this, I think my friends will feel less pressure and anxiety about learning grammar.
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