1. Why Podcast? Why Not!

2. Podcasting is… A digital audio file that is created, shared and heard.
It can be watched or listened to anywhere and anytime and across different devices.

3. How Podcasts Are Used?
Great alternatives for delivering research content or lessons to students who need remedial or extended support
Students can share their learning experiences with each other and also with other students from other schools
Teachers can use them to provide additional and revision material to students to download and review at a time that fits them the best.
Benefits auditory learners and helps them in their learning
Allows students to develop several important skills such as researching, writing, speaking effectively, solving problems, managing time, grabbing attention and improving their vocabulary.

4. Why Students Love It!
The students write/perform for a real audience.
The students are excited and care about what they were doing.
Students thought about what they were writing and saying
Authentic Assessment

5. iTunes

6. Educational Podcast Sites
A.T.TIPSCAST ( winner )
Circulating Ideas
Classroom 2.0 Live
EdCeptional on EdReach
Educasting from Ireland
EduTalk
ESL Pod
Future of Education
Gamers Advancing Meaningful Education
Geek SLP
Google Educast on EdReach
Infinite Thinking Machine
Inside Learning
Teachers Teaching Teachers
Ted Talks – Education
The BackChannel on EdReach
The Ed Tech Crew
Therapy and Learning Services
Teacher Cast
L4L
Nerdy Cast

7. Equipment Needed Microphone Headphones Software
Many computers have an internal mike.
You may plug an external mike in also.
Headphones
Plug into the computer to allow you to monitor your voice as others will hear it
Software
An audio editing software such as Audacity (PC) or Garageband (Apple)

8. Before Starting a Podcast
Internet Safety
First names only
Do not list addresses or meeting places
Know and follow current copyright laws
Music
Photos
What is acceptable to use?
Asking permission

9. Create a Podcast
Record an audio file.
Edit your audio and add music if you wish.
Convert the file to an mp3 format.
Upload the file to a web server.
Listen and share your podcast.

10. Work Time
Write a Script
Length should be 2-3 minutes.
Open aTube Catcher program and record your script