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Learning Targets for Today  Understand what podcasts and vodcasts are.  List 2-3 classroom uses for pod/vodcasts.  Locate free classroom resources.  Share your plan to integrate one of these resources into your practice this year. VVenhuizen ESA2

Nat’l Ed. Tech. Standards (NETS) for teachers  Facilitate and Inspire student learning & creativity  Design & Develop digital age learning experiences and assessments  Model digital age work and learning  Promote & Model digital citizenship  Engage in professional growth & leadership VVenhuizen ESA2

What is a Podcast?  Podcast stands for Personal On Demand Broadcast  Originally derived from the words “broadcast” and “iPod” VVenhuizen ESA2

A podcast is an audio or video digital media file that is distributed over the Internet. A podcast is different from other video or audio files that you can download on the Web because a podcast can be subscribed to and automatically downloaded for you when new content is added. VVenhuizen ESA2

 A vodcast is a type of podcast (a video podcast)  Video + On + Demand + Broadcast VVenhuizen ESA2 Digital Storytelling Project Based Learning Tutorials Illustrate difficult concepts You can also subscribe to Vodcasts!

Podcasting in Plain English VVenhuizen ESA2

Uses for Podcasts  Build background knowledge  Curriculum Enhancement  Study Support  Research Tools  Archived Lessons (classroom recordings)  Promote Programs & Activities  Share School News  Professional Development  Field Recordings VVenhuizen ESA2

iTunes University VVenhuizen ESA2

Navigating iTunes University  iTunesU Tutorial and Recommendations_1.wmv iTunesU Tutorial and Recommendations_1.wmv VVenhuizen ESA2

Scavenger Hunt  In groups of 3, you will need to …  Find 1 podcast that will enhance your knowledge.  Find 1 podcast that will enhance your students’ knowledge.  Find 1 podcast for your enjoyment.  Post your findings on the wiki  entral entral VVenhuizen ESA2

Podcast/Vodcast directories (Podcast Alley) (Education Podcast Network) (Digital Podcast) (Blinkx) (Get a Podcast) Finding Casts VVenhuizen ESA2

Criteria for a good podcast  Now that you’ve viewed a number of podcasts, let’s determine what makes a good and bad podcast.  Create a rubric for the podcasts you viewed. VVenhuizen ESA2 Topic/CategoryExcellentOKPoor

Evaluating for use in class, or for evaluating student created podcasts VVenhuizen ESA2 Rubrics for podcast evaluation CategoryExcellentGoodFairNeeds Work Content Demonstrates a full understanding of the topic Demonstrates a good understanding of the topic Demonstrates a good understanding of some of the topic Does not show understanding of the topic Music Into/Exit Music is present, creative, and appropriate for all listeners. Intro/exit provided good signposts for listening Music is present, with some creativity and appropriate for most listeners. Intro/exit material present, but not effective Music is present, but is not appropriate for the tone or content of the podcast. Into/exit material not present No music or into/exit material present Presentation Interesting, well- rehearsed, compelling delivery, grammatically correct, paced well Relatively interesting, rehearsed, good grammar Choppy delivery, errors in grammar, contents not very compelling Delivery needs improvement. Grammar needs improvement. Content not compelling Audio or Video Clean and without distraction or extraneous noise Acceptable, but with noticeable background noise or other distractions Background noise or other distractions excessive, overall audio below average Quality unacceptable

 Record  iPod, Wireless Mic, Digital Voice Recorder, Digital Video Camera, PC/Mac  Edit  Audacity – Audio  iMovie – Video  Garage Band – Enhanced  Upload Creation of Material ContentAcquisition ProduceFile Post/Publish Access RSS/Feed

Creating a Pod/Vodcast STEPS: 1. Record footage (audio or video) 2. Edit your podcast 3. Compress your file 4. Publish your podcast 5. Promote your podcast (iTunes, newsletters, blogs, etc.) Let your parents and community know it’s out there! VVenhuizen ESA2

How will I use podcasts in my classroom? VVenhuizen ESA2