1. Podcasting Possibilities Karl Richter Speakeasy Designs

2. Agenda What’s a podcast? Podcasting Possibilities Podcasting Pitfalls How can I use them? Where can I learn more about it?

3. Podcasting Myth #1 “I need an iPod to podcast”

4. Myth #2 “Podcasting is a revolutionary new idea.”

5. Podcasting is a mix of.. Radio + Take-Out + Tivo + Blogging

6. 2 parts of a Podcast Audio file + RSS feed

7. (.mp3 + RSS) = Podcast RSS shows changes to a webpage. Not viewable in most web browsers. Software helps you subscribe to an RSS feed. Newsreaders Podcatchers

8. Podcasting Possibilities Teacher Podcast Creative way to present material Recurring updates for students and parents Student Podcast Distribute book reports beyond the room Create a Show Point of View Podcast

9. Podcasting Potholes “Let’s just make this a podcast” No easy way to scan for content Good info + bad presentation = boring “Why’d it take me 4 hours for a ten minute show?”

10. As you plan The Pancake Rule The first minute is the hardest. Music and Effects? Is it a single message or a series? Many topics, or in depth look at one? 1 hosts, co-host, panel discussion? Length of the show? How long until the next one?

11. To start making shows Hardware: A microphone, computer, & webspace Software: Use Audacity (Windows) or Garage Band 3 (Mac) Geek Wizardry: Set up a free account at ODEO.com They make your RSS feed and give you badges to play the files on your site