An Intro to Podcasting After School Technology Workshop Series Monday, January 22, 2007 Gail Corder
What is podcasting? Came from iPod and broadcasting Transmission of audio files over the Internet Can be downloaded to MP3 player, such as iPod, or computer Don’t have to have an iPod Video podcasting = vodcasting Podcasting with cell phone = mobcasting
Podcast Types One time Student project Could be accompanied by PowerPoint slide show Regular Can subscribe to regular podcasts – they download automatically to your computer. RSS Feed/ Push technology Synched to iPod when connected to computer.
What’s the big deal? Regular downloads used for professional growth Subscribe to podcast in your field Listen during commute
What’s the big deal? Student-created podcasts Speaking practice Speaking for a different audience Reinforcement of knowledge
Podcasting in the classroom 1 st Level - Teachers Listen and subscribe Professional development Alternative to workshops Make use of “down time” Good for auditory learners
Podcast Subscriptions News and Personal Look for Podcast These icons
Podcasting in the classroom 1 st Level - Students Listen and subscribe Many already available online Educational content – different format, different source Student motivation. They love their iPods!
Podcasting in the classroom To subscribe to regular podcasts Student or Teacher Need RSS aggregator (also called podcatcher) Most students use iTunes Also iPodder, Odeo, Yahoo and others Give students access to your podcasts Just post on your web site
Podcasting in the classroom 2 nd Level - Teachers Create podcast for your students. One-time or subscription Free sites that let you create your own OdeoStudio More Advanced Audacity – Download for free – create audio file FeedBurner – Download for free – create RSS feed
Podcasting in the classroom 2 nd Level - Students Students create their own podcasts One-time or regular Read original stories Create “newscasts” from research Provide more in- depth information on topics being studied
How do I get started? Start by listening to a variety of podcasts Any area of interest, even personal Install a podcatcher and subscribe to a regular podcast Ready to create your own? Come to Create Your Own Podcast – Jan. 25 or Mar. 7, 2007
Podcasting Resources to Get You Started Podcasts for Educators, Schools & Colleges Podcasting Resources for Teachers and Students Learn out loud Comprehensive Podcast Directory List of Podcast Directories Free site that creates podcast from text Good Explanatory Site Other Podcasting Tools