Podcasting

=Podcasting in the Classroom=

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Summary
Discover how an inexpensive microphone and some free software (PC or Mac) can transform your everyday classroom into a bustling radio newsroom. Watch the enthusiasm levels soar as your students produce content for an authentic world-wide audience!

Creating podcasts (Internet radio shows) is an exciting and highly motivating way to help students learn about writing, music, art, technology, culture, drama.... well, whatever you want, really. This seminar is designed to provide participants with an appreciation of the power of podcasting and will introduce some simple tools to get you started producing your own class podcasts.

What is a podcast?

 * Internet radio show
 * Can be downloaded automatically (‘subscribing’)
 * Play on MP3 player (eg iPod)

Why is this different?

 * WHAT you want
 * WHEN you want
 * WHERE you want
 * ..... for free!!

Why podcasting in education?

 * Authentic audience
 * Highly engaging
 * Global awareness
 * Integrates all learning areas

The Authentic Audience is the Key

 * Motivation
 * Two-way Conversation
 * Critical awareness
 * Quality of Writing

Types of Podcasts

 * Audio only (not edited)
 * Audio only (with music etc)
 * Enhanced podcast
 * Video podcast

Super-simple podcast

 * Record an MP3 file
 * Post to a podcast hosting service (eg [|dotMac] or [|libsyn.com])

Sound editing software

 * Mac OS: Garageband (free with new Macs)
 * Windows: Audacity (free, open-source)

Royalty-free music

 * included in Garageband
 * [|Podsafe Music Network]

Summary

 * Students become global citizens
 * Window on the classroom
 * Teaches vital lessons
 * Massively engaging!