2. Podcasting 101 It’s Fun and It’s Back!

3. Why Podcast? It’s easy and it’s free!

4. What is it? A digital audio file Is delivered in multiple parts or episodes Is downloadable to an mp3 player or computer Usually has a host or a theme

5. Why Podcast?

6. What tools do I need? GarageBand™ for Apple iOS Audacity for PC and Mac Mixcraft for PC only (about $50)

7. How can I use Podcasting in the classroom? A weekly radio show for your school or classroom A series of interviews of faculty, staff or students A comedy series of skits Composer “interviews” Fashion tips for 5 th graders

8. How to play the recorder Substitute plans Tutorials Reader’s Theater Chapter books for younger students “How to Survive 5 th Grade” More Podcast Ideas

9. Fifth Graders Do Their First Podcast Always start with a script. Improvisation is good, but beginning podcasters need to stick to what they wrote. Find a quiet location if possible. This podcast was recorded in a corner of a very active classroom. There is a lot of background noise. Use of a good microphone is helpful. This podcast was recorded with an older iBook internal mic. This is a great cross-curricular activity!

10. Now make your podcast live! Convert your file to mp3 format GarageBand has this feature embedded in the SHARE menu Audacity needs an additional application: LAME Download instructionsLAME Download instructions

11. Let’s Review

12. Let’s Review #2

13. Let’s Review #3

14. “ ” Podcasting is a value-added feature that can enhance any Fine Arts classroom. It provides creativity, creation, motivation and engagement. The value is in the ear of the beholder. -- Barbara Vinal (2014) barbvinal@gmail.com @barbvinal