Podcasting Podcasting is the distribution of audio (or video) files similar to radio programs over the Internet for listening on a media player or personal computer. Podcasting Vocabulary Words –Aggregator: browser/player for media –RSS: really simple syndication

Why Podcast? TeachersStudents Record lessons Homebound students Test reviews Leave specific instructions for subs Step by step assignment tutorials Practice presentations Teacher to teacher PD Record summaries and examples of work Portfolio Collaboration Conceptualization Critical thinking skills Creative writing Content CREATORS!

Hardware Audio Recording ◦ MP3 Recorder ◦ Microphones ◦ Speakers Video Recording ◦ Webcam, digital camera, cell phone ◦ Monitor Computer ◦ Sound card ◦ Inputs ◦ Hardware

Software Audio –Mixing –Editing Video –Mixing –Editing

Educational application ideas Commentary – on TV programs, sports Tours – museum, city, etc. Literature – story, play or poetry Guest speaker Class lectures or notes Authentic foreign language speech Conferences – keynotes, sessions Music – commercial or original News Interview Humor

Finding Podcasts iTunes YouTube/TeacherTube/SchoolTube, etc. Education Podcast Network Learn Out Loud Podcast Alley Podcast Central

Examples Annette Lamb – High Tech Learning – /spaces/blogs/podcast.htmhttp://eduscapes.com/hightech /spaces/blogs/podcast.htm Mrs Smith – Tuscola 4th Grade –SmithCast – Tim McCullum – Charleston Middle School 8th grade – macsci.htmlhttp://ux1.eiu.edu/~tmccollum/ macsci.html Bobby Bucket – bucket of books – B /index.htmlhttp:// B /index.html Education Podcast Network – Apple iTunes-U – Science – Astronomy A GoGo – Social Studies – National Geographic – Tom Grissom – Tech Talks 4 Teachers – ot.com/ ot.com/

Characteristics of a Good Podcast Consistent format Even pacing of audio and consistent volume – little use of ahh, umm, ok, like and other distracting audio noises Focused SHORT and organized (2 to 5 minutes) Break into sections with good transitions, and teasers. Topic of interest to listeners

Basic Podcast Format Opening Theme / Theme Music Introduction with topic for the episode Opening Segment (interview, discussion,..) Lead into break with a teaser Music interlude (commercial etc) Pickup after break and lead into Teaser Answer 2 nd segment content Continue Wrap-up Summarize key points Play off with theme music or sound effect