1. Podcasting is Free and Easy Cheryl D’Amico John Paydo Mayfield Middle School

2. Presentation available at http://digitaldamico.pbwiki.com 1.What is podcasting? 2.Why should I be podcasting? 3.What are the components of a podcast? 4.How can podcasts incorporate 21 st Century Skills? 5.What is an RSS Feed? 6.Where can I find educational podcasts? 7.How do I make a podcast? Today’s Objectives

3. Podcast, according to Wikipedia A podcast is a series of digital media files (either audio or video) that are released episodically and downloaded through web syndication. The mode of delivery is what differentiates podcasts from other ways of accessing media files over the Internet, such as simple download or streamed webcasts: special client software applications known as podcatchers (like iTunes, Zune, Juice, and Winamp) are used to automatically identify and download new files in the series when they are released by accessing a centrally-maintained web feed that lists all files associated with the series. New files can thus be downloaded automatically by the podcatcher and stored locally on the user's computer or other device for offline use, giving simpler access to episodic content.digital mediafilesaudiovideodownloadedweb syndicationInternetstreamedwebcastsclientsoftwareiTunesZuneJuiceWinamp web feedcomputer offline Most dictionary definitions of a podcast fall into one of two camps as of September 2009. One set focuses on the "on-demand" nature of podcasts. Another set requires the automatic or syndication posting. There are problems with both definitions. The first is too open. Under such a definition, a paid music download could technically be a podcast. Most audiences would disagree. The second is very limiting, in comparison. It does not allow for manual downloads. Researchers at the Center for Journalism and Mass Communication Research at the University of Texas at Austin are proposing a three-part definition of a podcast: first, that it is episodic; second, that it is downloadable; and third, that it is program-driven, mainly with a host and/or theme. Let’s break it down…

4. Audio Recording exported as an (.mp3) Recording Posted to our RSS Enabled RSS Enabled Blog Site Students can subscribe to Podcasts (iGoogle homepage) Students use an open source audio recording program, Audacity What are podcasts? Radio shows over the Internet You do NOT need an iPod or mp3 player

5. What do I need to create a Podcast? Computer Microphone –USB –Microphone –Headphones with microphone Audio Editing Software (Audacity) Digital Recorder (optional)

6. What are the 21 st Century Learning Skills? Creativity and Innovation Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Communication Collaboration Information Literacy Media Literacy Information and Communications Technology Initiative and Self-Direction Social and Cross-Cultural Skills Productivity and Accountability Leadership and Responsibility  Visit the Partnership for 21 st Century Learning

7. What can I podcast? Fluency assessment Student book talks Poetry sharing Interviews Reader’s theater Persuasive speeches Debates News Class lessons Reviews for tests/quizzes Tests Intervention for difficult topics Reading material Student Discussions Field trips Guest speakers

8. Where can I find great Podcasts? Search within iTunes Do a Google search for podcasts Educational Podcast Network: http://epnweb.org/http://epnweb.org/ Open Culture: http://www.openculture.com/http://www.openculture.com/ Learn Out Loud: http://www.learnoutloud.com/http://www.learnoutloud.com/ Podanza: http://www.podanza.com/http://www.podanza.com/ Educational Podcasts: http://recap.ltd.uk/podcasting/http://recap.ltd.uk/podcasting/ Learning in Hand: http://learninginhand.com/podcasting/ http://learninginhand.com/podcasting/ The Teacher’s Podcast: http://teacherspodcast.org/http://teacherspodcast.org/

9. iTunes Store Podcasts and iTunes U

10. Learn Out Loud

11. www.storycorps.net www.storycorps.net Professionally produced podcasts Short, moving, audio podcast. They remind me of Chicken Soup for the Soul

12. Audio Podcast

13. MMS Blogspot http://blogs.mayfieldschools.org/mms Our school blog where we post all of our podcasts http://blogs.mayfieldschools.org/mms/wp-admin/wp-login.php

14. Lesson Example: Google Earth and Podcasting + Actual lesson taught at Mayfield Middle School Students follow a travel guide worksheet and gather facts about three geographic locations. These facts become the script for the Travel Podcast.

15. Google Earth Research Assignment Sheet Answer the following questions regarding your journey. Use complete sentences in your descriptions. Tell me something specific about the place you are visiting. Our journey begins on the continent of_________________________________ We selected this starting place because ______________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________. The weather should be ________________________________. While we are here we expect to see: Name of place:_________________________________ Three facts about this place: _______________________________________________________________

16. Write a script in Google Docs Share with your partner Introduction should include these key elements: Your travel podcast name Members of your group Your travel locations Tom: Welcome to the Far Away Places travel podcast. I’m Tom the traveler. Joe: And I’m the Joe the Explorer Tom & Joe: We are going to talk to you about three beautiful travel destinations. Joe: First we will take you to the beautiful, warm, sandy beaches of Oahu, Hawaii. Tom: Next you will join us on a journey to the foggy and historic streets of London, England. Joe: We will end our journey back in the U.S.A. as we meet our friends Mickey and Minnie in Disneyworld.

17. Body You will use your Travel Guides. This portion of the podcasts includes your detailed descriptions of the landmarks within each of your three locations. Tom: Our first great location is Oahu, Hawaii Joe: Well, what is there to do in Oahu? Tom: The first great travel destination in Oahu is the Pearl Harbor museum and tour. Here you can… Conclusion Summarize your travel destinations. Re-announce your names, thank visitors for listening.

18. What are characteristics of good podcasts? Think of a good commercial or news-cast 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

19. Audacity (audio recorder & editor) Open Source Software

20. www.freeplaymusic.com

21. Free If used for classroom projects non-broadcast

23. Creative Commons From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Creative Commons (CC) is a non-profit organization devoted to expanding the range of creative works available for others to build upon legally and to share. The organization has released several copyright licenses known as Creative Commons licenses. These licenses allow creators to communicate which rights they reserve, and which rights they waive for the benefit of other creatorsCreative Commons licenses

24. Switch Sound Converter Download the free converter to switch songs or interviews to.mp3 format

25. Export as an MP3 When you save it saves the file as an Audacity file with the file extension.aup To post the file, you must export it as an MP3 –Select File –Export as an MP3 –The first time you export, you will be prompted to find the lame encoder. It should be on Drive C in a folder labeled Lame Encoder Never open folder only open headphone file

26. The MMS Blogspot provides an avenue for the podcast to be heard by their peers, the public, and people in other countries. http://blogs.mayfieldschools.org/mms/category/interviews/ http://blogs.mayfieldschools.org/mms/category/interviews/ Write a paragraph summary for the podcast posting

27. Step 1: Create an audio recording. Use a pc and microphone or a portable digital recorder (MP3 recorder). Audacity Software-audacity.sourceforge.net/audacity.sourceforge.net/ Free, open source audio recording software Step 2: Save as a.mp3 Step 3: Post them Either on your personal page or wiki (no rss) or on a website with an RSS feed Creating a Podcast

28. Podcasting is Free and Easy CEU Code LH2 Presentation available at http://digitaldamico.pbworks.com