Audacity (free software download, so therefore not actually a Web 2.0 tool!) is an ideal tool to record and edit sound. These recordings can be saved into an MP3 format which will then allow them to be uploaded and become PODCASTS.
Student example of a podcast recorded with Audacity:
There do exist a couple of Web 2.0 alternatives to Audacity that are not quite as user friendly but may be worth considering, particularly if you're using Chromebooks:
As our students all have access to Google sites, it is the logical place for them to publish podcasts. Unfortunately it isn't as straight forward as inserting a picture or Youtube video, but with this "how to" video I created, anyone can bring their site to life with podcasts.
