Podcasting

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= ****Read Me! **** = =What IS a podcast?= //The New Oxford American Dictionary// defines podcast as “a digital recording of a radio broadcast or similar program, made available on the Internet for downloading to a personal audio player.” In other words, it’s a digital audio file that’s created, shared, and heard. But what makes it a podcast (and not just a audio post) is that is is a SERIES of audio files,

Although many podcasts contain only music or only speaking, most are a creative mix of voice, music, and sounds. Some now include video or photos (these are called "vodcasts"). There is a wide variety of content, such as National Public Radio programming, university lectures, international news updates, new band music, or individuals' views of a political issue. Podcasts range in length from a few minutes to several hours.

Resources below from John Larkin, renowed Australian educator and educational technologist [|Overview] [|Presentation ppt] [|Presentation pdf](2005) [|Curriculum suggestions]



=Did you know...=
 * You do not need an iPod to create or view podcasts. There has been a small movement to change the name to Netcasting to clear this confusion.
 * Podcasts can be either audio, audio with still images (enhanced podcast), video (vodcast) or .pdf document formats. As the technology evolves, other formats may be added.
 * Podcasting works like a magazine subscription. You subscribe to a podcast and the latest episode is sent directly to iTunes or your podcast program of choice. Instead of having to go out and seek updated content, your podcast aggregator (e.g. iTunes) checks for you and you can automatically receive the latest episode of the podcast as it is published.
 * Many times you can 'Get' past episodes of podcasts through programs like iTunes or Democracy.
 * If you choose to use an iPod to view podcasts, your iPod will automatically sync to the latest episodes of the podcasts you subscribe when you connect the iPod to your computer (if you use iTunes, you can actually change this so that you only sync what you want to sync).

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Some very popular, respected, and frequently-update podcasts


PBS Learning Matters http://www.pbs.org/merrow/podcast/index.html

CNN News Updates http://www.cnn.com/services/podcasting

History According to Bob [|http://www.summahistorica.com]

//The New York Times// http://www.nytimes.com/ref/multimedia/podcasts.html

National Public Radio http://www.npr.org/rss/podcast/podcast_directory.php

PBS American Experience http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/podcasts.html

Presidential Radio Addresses http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/radio

(if you're searching for something specific)
[|**Educational Podcasting**]This UK directory lists podcasts for educational use - suitable for use by children and young people at school, college and elsewhere. The directory also lists podcasts produced and published by pupils, young people, and educators.


 * [|The Education Podcast Network]**This website gives teachers looking for content to teach with and about one place that brings together a wide range of programming. New podcasts are continually being added to this resource.


 * [|Podcast Alley]**The Podcast Alley website has the most extensive listing of podcasts on the web. It ranks podcasts based on the number of votes they receive each month. Don't limit yourself to the education category. Many applicable podcasts can be found in other categories! You can also perform a search.

[|**Learn Out Loud**]Directory of podcasts that listeners can learn from. The podcasts listed are screened so you can expect higher-quality content.

iTunes: http://www.apple.com/itunes (Free; go to Music Store and search for Podcasts.)

Podcastpeople: [|http://podcastpeople.com] (this site does it all!)

=Examples of Student Podcasts=

By Elementary Students
[|Memorial School Podcast] [|Our City Podcast] [|Radio Gateway] [|Radio WillowWeb] [|Radio Cambridge] [|ColeyCast] **MUST SEE! **

By Middle School Students
[|Jackson Memorial Middle School] [|Coulee Kids Podcast] **MUST SEE! ** [|Flyers News Network]

By High School Students
[|Book Reviews from Hopkinton High] [|Apple Distinquished Award Winners] http://podcast.sparcc.org/weblog/kcarter/ [|Bookwinks] **MUST SEE! ** [|Eye Level]

English
[|Grammar Girls Quick Tips] [|English Idioms and Slang] [|Storynory: Free Audio Stories for Kids] [|Children's Storytime] [|Webster's Word of the Day] [|Houghton Mifflin Poetry Podcast]

Math
[|The Math Factor] [|MathGrad Podcast] **MUST SEE! **

Social Studies
[|CNN Student News - Video] [|History Podcast] [|The Best of National Geographic Magazine] [|The Radio Adventures of Dr. Floyd] [|PRI's The World - Geo Quiz]

**Science**
[|Mr. Wizard's Fun Science Facts] **MUST SEE! ** [|Earthwatch Radio] [|National Geographic: Wild Chronicles] [|Why? Science for Kids] [|Dr. Carlson's Science Facts] **<span style="color: rgb(233, 58, 58); background-color: rgb(175, 244, 31)">MUST SEE! ** [|Nova Science Now] [|60 Second Science] [|Space.com's Space Podcast] [|Science Made Fun (from the UK)]

Educational Technology
[|Karen's Educational Mashups] **<span style="color: rgb(233, 58, 58); background-color: rgb(175, 244, 31)">MUST SEE! ** [|Educational Technology] [|Moving at the Speed of Creativity] [|The Tech Teachers] [|Teachers Teaching Teachers] [|Podcasts for Educators] [|Bit by Bit] [|KidCast: Podcasting in the Classroom] [|Tech Chick Tips] [|K12 Online Conference Week 2] [|SMART Board Lesson Plans] [|Learning in Hand: iPods] [|National Educational Computing Conference 2006] [|TechPodZone] [|National Educational Computing Conference 2007] [|K12 Online Conference Week 1] [|Geek!Ed!] [|Soft Reset] [|David Warlick's Connect Learning] [|Techpod for Teachers]

Teaching
[|School Library Journal] [|Inside Learning] [|ESL Teacher Talk] [|Wisconsin Center for Education Research News] [|Education Podcast with John Merrow - PBS] http://www.recap.ltd.uk/podcasting/professional/browardhrd.php [|Amazing library/book podcasts] **<span style="color: rgb(233, 58, 58); background-color: rgb(175, 244, 31)">MUST SEE! ** http://www.speedofcreativity.org/ [|http://techchicktips.net] [|http://intelligenic.com]

Librarians
[|Extensive wiki listing of librarian podcasts] [|From Kankakee library] [|From Bridgewater, a collection of podcasts (scroll down to librarians)][[[http://podcastjazz.pbwiki.com/Podcast%20Pedagogy|A wiki on more examples of podcasts]

= = =Vodcasting=

If you add a video element, you have a VIDEO PODCAST, commonly referred to as a VodCast.

Some great resources from John Larkin, renowned Australian educator and educational technologist [|Video Presentation] [|Storyboarding Presentation] [|Planning a video shoot] [|Curriculum suggestions] [|Storyboard #1] [|Storyboard #2] [|Video Evaluation] [|Cables and Connections]

Apple OSX [|Creating vodcast video with QT] [|Publishing your vodcast]

Windows XP [|MovieMaker Overview] [|MovieMaker Preparation] [|MovieMaker tips & tricks] [|Publishing your vodcast]

Technical Information [|Vodcasting via RSS and XML] http://www.larkin.net.au/024_podcasting/05_technical/05_Podcast_download_apps.pdf

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Audacity



NO WORRIES! Here is a [|re-explanation]! ||
 * [|Downloading Audacity] ||
 * [|Get to know Audicity] ||
 * [|Creating tracks] ||
 * [|Editing tracks] ||
 * [|Exporting and posting to your wiki] ||
 * Didn't get the explanation on the lame file?

If you have troubles downloading the LAME dll plugin, use this free application instead! http://www.nch.com.au/switch/plus.html

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So now it's your turn!

Would you like to avoid frustration?

Follow these steps to an easy podcast!

At a MINIMUM, visit the "MUST SEE" links in the examples above. THEN: 1. Write your script series (bear in mind the audience). Start with an introduction of the show (the name, the date and the episode number). Then give a brief overview (or purpose) of the show. Record the content. Recap the show and invite the audience to listen to the upcoming show. 2. Find a 10 second piece of music on [|http://www.freeplaymusic.com]. 3. SAVE the piece of music on your desktop (you will use it twice, once in the beginning and once in the end). 4. Open Audacity. 5. IMPORT your opening music. 6. Open a new track and record your podcast. 7. Open a new track and Import your music (again). 8. Adjust the tracks (so that they play in the right order) 9. Fade in and out the music. 10. Export the file as an MP3 onto your computer. 11. Upload the file (just as you would a picture file). 12. Put a brief title and annotation under the podcast.

YOUR ASSIGNMENT:

Create a **series of THREE** podcasts. This is one assignment that can, BUT DOES NOT HAVE TO reflect your unit. The podcasts can be geared at your students, your parents, or both! Once you have created the podcasts, upload them to your wiki with a brief annotation.

=Hardware Used To Make a Podcast=

Speakers (can be built into the comuter)

Microphone (can be built into the computer)

Headphones (optional)

Note: Microphone and headphone can be purchased together (ask your Educational Technology Coordinator--we have ones to loan!)

Vodcasting will require:

a digital video camcorder (if recording video);

a digital camera (if taking personal pictures)

or graphics can be taken from the Internet (great use of primary sources).

=Other Resources=

[|GarageBand ~ iWeb] [|Podcast Maker] [|ProfCast][|Working with Audacity] (Mac & Win) [|Configuring audio on a Mac] [|Personal web testing server via Mac]

Windows XP [|Working with Audacity] [|Installing LAME plugin ~ Audacity]

Resources for Sounds: 1. Find Sounds - http://findsounds.com/ (free sounds that you can download) 2. Sounddogs - http://sounddogs.com/ (library of sound effects that can be purchased royalty free). 3. Partners in Rhyme - http://www.partnersinrhyme.com/ (many free sound effects and music loops)

Resources for Music: 1. Podsafe Music Network - [|http://music.podshow.com] (music that is free for use on your podcast. You have to sign-up as a podcaster). 2. Podsafe Audio - http://www.podsafeaudio.com/ (music that you can download and use for your podcasts).

=Other Web Resources= [|Podbean.com] [|The Education Podcast Network]//(Educational Podcast directory sorted by subject area)// [|The History of Podcasting]//(An ever growing account of how podcasting began)// [|iLife Tutorials]//(If you use a Mac, this is a great resource for podcasting tutorials)// [|Gcast.com]//Free podcast hosting. You can even record your podcasts over the phone!)// [|http://podcastpeople.com///(a] simple web-based service that allows individuals to create audio and video episodes, write blog posts, and interact with their audience all on the web) //[|Educator's Guide to Podcasting]//from Chris Champion - teacher and host of [|Teen Computer News]). //Podcasting Wiki [|Podcasting in the Classroom]// [|Podcasting News] (great search engine to podcasts) [|HandoutPodcasting.pdf]//Provided courtesy of EdTechinnovators [|Edtechinnovators.com]// http://www.thejournal.com/articles/21814_1 (another excellent article on podcasting in schools)

Although many podcasts contain only music or only speaking, most are a creative mix of voice, music, and sounds. Some now include video or photos. There is a wide variety of content, such as National Public Radio programming, a university lecture, an international news update, a band’s newest music, or an individual’s enthusiastic view of a political issue. Podcasts range in length from a few minutes to several hours.