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What is Podcasting?• A mixing of the words Broadcasting and iPod.• A web-based broadcast medium• Audio files (mostly MP3) made available online• Users can subscribe to a podcast through an

RSS feed or through iTunes.• The New Oxford American Dictionary declared

“Podcast” the 2005 Word of the Year!

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What is Podcasting?• Podcasting is sometimes referred to

as an “Audio Blog”• Podcasting is not just for iPods (or

other mp3 players)• Podcasting is not limited to just audio

files – video podcasting is becoming more common.

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Why Use Podcasting in Education?

• To facilitate self-paced learning.• As a tool for remediation.• To allow motivated or advanced

learners access to extra content.• As a project based tool for students• To provide a medium for school to

community communication.

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How do I use Podcasts in my Class?

Use online educational podcasts– iTunes - www.apple.com/itunes

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iTunes Music Store

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How do I use Podcasts in my Class?

• Create and post your own Podcasts– Download Audacity Audio Software

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/– Download Levelator Software http://gigavox.com/levelator

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How do I use Podcasts in my Class?

– Teacher produced Podcasts•MIHS Math Teacher’s Podcast

– Student-produced Podcasts•Port Malabar’s Pelican Radio

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Setting up a Subscription Feed: RSS

– What the heck is RSS? – RSS is a system that allows users

to subscribe to their favorite websites or podcasts.

– Most podcast subscriptions are done through iTunes.

– Only use RSS if you podcast regularly!

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Setting up a Subscription Feed: Basic Steps

– Use Feed Edit free software to create an XML file

– Post the file on your web server

– Contact iTunes to obtain a link for subscribing

– Another Option - PowerMediaPlus

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Creating your own Podcast

• Structuring your Podcast– What is the purpose of your podcast?– How often are you posing episodes?– Who is your target audience?– Is your podcast teacher created?

Student created?

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Creating your own Podcast

• Writing your Podcast Script– What is the subject of your Podcast?– How long is the episode?– How many participants?– Allow for some adlibbing and humor– Include music or sound effects to “jazz

up” your show.

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