1. The reinvention of old time radio Reaching your students with PODCASTS UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved.

2. In reviewing the content of this professional development module it may be helpful for you to use the following tools to take notes, summarize key points and identify ideas to implement in your classroom: Cornell Notes ExampleCornell Notes Example Sample Cornell Notes Sheet that demonstrates how to take notes, summarize Cornell Notes Example key points, and identify specific ideas for implementation. key points, and identify specific ideas for implementation. Cornell Notes FormCornell Notes Form Blank Cornell Notes Sheet for use in taking notes, summarizing key points, and Cornell Notes Form identifying specific ideas for implementation. identifying specific ideas for implementation. Mind Map ExampleMind Map Example Example of how to use a mind map to take notes, summarize key points, and Mind Map Example identify specific ideas for implementation. identify specific ideas for implementation. Mind Map Blank FormMind Map Blank Form Blank Mind Map for use in taking notes, summarizing key points, and identifying Mind Map Blank Form specific ideas for implementation. specific ideas for implementation. Action PlanAction Plan Form to use in taking ideas for implementation from the professional Action Plan development module (from Cornell Notes Sheet and/or Mind Map ) and planning development module (from Cornell Notes Sheet and/or Mind Map ) and planning to implement them in your classroom. to implement them in your classroom. In reviewing the content of this professional development module it may be helpful for you to use the following tools to take notes, summarize key points and identify ideas to implement in your classroom: Cornell Notes ExampleCornell Notes Example Sample Cornell Notes Sheet that demonstrates how to take notes, summarize Cornell Notes Example key points, and identify specific ideas for implementation. key points, and identify specific ideas for implementation. Cornell Notes FormCornell Notes Form Blank Cornell Notes Sheet for use in taking notes, summarizing key points, and Cornell Notes Form identifying specific ideas for implementation. identifying specific ideas for implementation. Mind Map ExampleMind Map Example Example of how to use a mind map to take notes, summarize key points, and Mind Map Example identify specific ideas for implementation. identify specific ideas for implementation. Mind Map Blank FormMind Map Blank Form Blank Mind Map for use in taking notes, summarizing key points, and identifying Mind Map Blank Form specific ideas for implementation. specific ideas for implementation. Action PlanAction Plan Form to use in taking ideas for implementation from the professional Action Plan development module (from Cornell Notes Sheet and/or Mind Map ) and planning development module (from Cornell Notes Sheet and/or Mind Map ) and planning to implement them in your classroom. to implement them in your classroom. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 2

3. Introduction 1.Have you ever dreamed of having your own radio show? 2.Why, with all our new technology, would we want to go back and make our own radio show? 3.This is the joy of Podcasts! UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 3

4. Objectives 1.To determine what Podcasts are 2.Explain how to create a Podcast UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 4

5. What are Podcasts and why should I produce one? 1.Podcasts are the latest developments in digital audio broadcasting. 2.At this time, podcasting is basically free to create and distribute. It is also censorship free (depending on where it is published.) UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 5

6. What are Podcasts and why should I produce one? 3. It is the up and coming way to disseminate information. 4. Great learning tool for auditory learners. 3. It is the up and coming way to disseminate information. 4. Great learning tool for auditory learners. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 6

7. Podcasts can be used for 1.Students who are homebound 2.In-school suspension 3.Make up work 4.Extra credit 5.Other (s) UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 7

8. Four P’s of Podcasting 1.Plan 2.Produce 3.Publish 4.Promote UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 8

9. Planning 1.Who is your Target Audience (i.e. students who are ill, homebound or extra credit)? 2.What do you want to accomplish? An introduction to class, review of definitions or class presentation? UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 9

10. Planning 3. How long will the podcast last? 4. How will you evaluate the podcast? 3. How long will the podcast last? 4. How will you evaluate the podcast? UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 10

11. Production 1.You will need a computer 2.Microphone 3.Website to post 4.Program that records a voice, ideally with some type of audio editor. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 11

12. Production 1.There are some preloaded programs on most operating systems such as: 1.Windows Media 2.iLife for Mac UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 12

13. Production 1.Free open source audio editing 1.Audacity works with both Mac and PC 2.GarbageBand for Macs 1.Free open source audio editing 1.Audacity works with both Mac and PC 2.GarbageBand for Macs UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 13

14. Production 1.There is no set formula for creating the audio content. One of the beauties of podcasting is that your show can be anything you want it to be. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 14

15. Production 1.Record your program. 2.Save your audio show at the maximum quality in the native format of your audio application. This is so you can go back and edit it or reuse it and you will have a good version. 3.Convert the file to MP3 format. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 15

16. Production 1.MP3 is the standard format for podcasts. If you choose to use another format, some users may not be able to use your podcast. 2.Use the minimum bit rate that provides good results. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 16

17. Production 1.Suggested Settings: 1.48 – 56k Mono – class lectures, audio books, talk radio 2.64k + Stereo – music, music and talk combinations 3.128k Stereo – good quality music UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 17

18. Publish 1.Save your MP3 files to your web server, and test them with any MP3 player. The files can go anywhere on your site, but you may want to place them all into one directory so they are easy to find and manage. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 18

19. Promote 1.On your website at school 2.In your school newsletter 3.With your parent organization UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 19

20. Promote 4. With school counselors and administration 5. Have students subscribe to your podcast 4. With school counselors and administration 5. Have students subscribe to your podcast UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 20

21. Final Comments 1.Podcasts are a fun tool in which to disseminate information. 2.You are limited by your own imagination 3.http://www.nasa.gov/mp3/191313main_sp utnik-final.mp3http://www.nasa.gov/mp3/191313main_sp utnik-final.mp3 UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 21

22. Summary 1.Podcasts have many uses in helping with homebound students, In-school suspension and others. 2.When making a podcast, remember your four P’s (plan, produce, publish, and promote). 3.Have fun podcasting! UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 22

23. References 1.Podcast Solutions: The Complete Guide to Podcasting Geoghegan, Michael and Klass, Dan, Friends of an Apress Company 2005. 2.Podcasting Now! Dagys, Andrew and Hedtke, John, Thompson Course Technology 2006, Boston, MA 02210. 3.Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Podcasting Que Publishing 2006, George Colombo & Curtis Franklin, Jr, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240. UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 23