1. Podcasting/Audio Tools/Screen Capture Video/Tutorials T.J. Sliva and Kari Ward

2. Podcast  A Podcast can be defined as a media file that is freely available for download from the Internet automatically with software that can handle RSS feeds.  This media file may be just audio, audio enhanced with graphics (quite often slides from a presentation), or full video.  This file is then played on a personal computer or mobile device at the listener’s convenience.  A very popular reader of these feeds is iTunes, which can automate the download of Podcasts and help to synchronize the downloaded files between a computer and a removable device, such as an iPod.

3. Tutorial  A tutorial is a method of transferring knowledge and may be used as a part of a learning process; more interactive and specific than a book or a lecture.  A tutorial seeks to teach by example and supply the information to complete a certain task.  Depending on the context a tutorial can take one of many forms, ranging from a set of instructions to complete a task to an interactive problem solving session (usually in academia).  Internet computer tutorials can take the form of a screen recording, a written document (either online or downloadable), or an audio file, where a person will give step by step instructions on how to do something.

4. Audio tools  Speakers  Auxiliary Cords  Amplifiers  Voice Recorder Screen Capture Video  Skype  Facetime  Video Making  Snapchat

5. Classroom Uses  Prepare Substitute Teachers Leave instructions/lesson plans  Engage Parents Students share school work with parents  Assign Collaborative Student Projects  Keep Absent Students Up-To-Date Missed work/lectures  Create School Announcements Via website

6. Advantages  1. Available 24/7 -The basic advantage of podcasting in education is the portability and convenience of listening to learning resources anytime and anywhere without requiring extensive technical knowledge.  2. Student Review - A podcast of a lecture that can be downloaded by students can become invaluable study aid for the student.  3. Missed Classes - For example, a sick student being able to download a podcast of the days lectures he missed at school, or if a teacher or professor is unable to attend his or her class for some reason, they could make a podcast of their lecture available on a website where students can easily download it.  4. Appeals to audio/visual learners - Perhaps, one of the most important pedagogic characteristics offered by podcasting is learning through listening. For many people, listening may be more attractive and less tedious than reading.

7. Hurdles/Problems  Funding  Access  Technical Difficulties  Lack of Resources  Teachers with limited knowledge of tech.

8. Websites/Access  Itunes  Youtube  Yahoo/Google Video  Podomatic/Podcastalley.com/Podcast Blaster  Blog.simplek12.com

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