INTRODUCTION 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, others 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.
Podcasting in Plain English
A short movie to help explain podcasting, from the good folks at Common Craft:
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).
EXAMPLES
If you looking for a podcast in a particular area, there are variety of good search engines to locate podcasts. Try one or more of these:
Education Podcast Network Podcasts for teachers by teachers. Search by content, hear student projects by grade level.
Find Podcast A directory where you can search in categories much like the site above, but a nice addition is "kids and teens." Check out new podcasts, rated podcasts, or popular podcasts, too.
FireAnt Discover, watch and subscribe to podcasts and vodcasts (video podcasts).
Podcast Alley Pick a podcast genre, and you'll receive a list of podcasts to take a listen to. Genres include, but aren't limited to: business, cultural/political, environment, movies/films, sports, technology, comedy, travel.
Podcast Pickle Search by tag, topic, category or see and hear the top-rated podcasts
Podscope An audio and video search engine. The search engine that can find podcasts according to the words spoken during them. A great tool to zero in on content of interest to you.
Podanza Search by category, see featured podcasts in each category, or search by content and keyword
If you are looking for some great classroom podcasts, check these out:
2. Using a headset or your computer's microphone, record two podcasts (one instructional and one as an example of what the students should produce).
3. Copy the embedded coding from each podcast and embed it in your wiki with the accompanying lesson plan.
4. Complete your information on the Class Podcast page ( listed immediately below the link for this page )
5. Respond to the topic on the Course Blog
Reminder:When you finish a module (topic), email the instructor to let them know you are ready for them to check your work. REMINDERS: 1. Respond to the Course Blog Post.
2. Record / save your username and password in a location you will remember.
3. Email the Lead Instructor once you have completed a module/topic, so we can review your work.
4. Use the Discussion Tab above if you get stuck or have questions that an instructor or fellow student in this class can help you answer - we are all part of your Personal Learning Community (PLC).
TUTORIALS
An easy to follow tutorial for an easy to use tool!
OTHER INFORMATION AND RESOURCES http://www.larkin.net.au/024_podcasting.html
John Larkin hosts this fantastic site, rich in resources on most technology tools. As a classroom teacher, John offers many examples of podcasting in the classroom as well as other information including rubrics for evaluating student work as well as your own.
Lead Instructor: Craig Magtutu (magtutu@yahoo.com)
INTRODUCTIONWhat 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, others 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.
Podcasting in Plain English
A short movie to help explain podcasting, from the good folks at Common Craft:
Podcasting in Plain English from leelefever on Vimeo.
Did you know...
EXAMPLES
If you looking for a podcast in a particular area, there are variety of good search engines to locate podcasts. Try one or more of these:
If you are looking for some great classroom podcasts, check these out:
ASSIGNMENT1. Sign up for an account at http://www.vocaroo.com.
2. Using a headset or your computer's microphone, record two podcasts (one instructional and one as an example of what the students should produce).
3. Copy the embedded coding from each podcast and embed it in your wiki with the accompanying lesson plan.
4. Complete your information on the Class Podcast page ( listed immediately below the link for this page )
5. Respond to the topic on the Course Blog
Reminder: When you finish a module (topic), email the instructor to let them know you are ready for them to check your work.
REMINDERS:
1. Respond to the Course Blog Post.
2. Record / save your username and password in a location you will remember.
3. Email the Lead Instructor once you have completed a module/topic, so we can review your work.
4. Use the Discussion Tab above if you get stuck or have questions that an instructor or fellow student in this class can help you answer - we are all part of your Personal Learning Community (PLC).
TUTORIALSAn easy to follow tutorial for an easy to use tool!
CLASSROOM CONNECTIONShttp://fcit.usf.edu/podcasts/
Cross-curricular ideas on using podcasting in the classroom
OTHER INFORMATION AND RESOURCEShttp://www.larkin.net.au/024_podcasting.html
John Larkin hosts this fantastic site, rich in resources on most technology tools. As a classroom teacher, John offers many examples of podcasting in the classroom as well as other information including rubrics for evaluating student work as well as your own.