The World is Talking Are You Listening?

The World is Talking Are You Listening?

Global Voices

Created by Naomi Harm


Purpose of today’s workshop

Define what podcasting is Identify its purpose related to education Discover how to listen to and subscribe to

podcasts using a computer and an iPod Create a sample podcast or a screencast


Focused questions to be addressed

What is podcasting?

Why should I use it in the classroom?

Does this work with the curriculum or the standards?

How will it benefit my students?

How does it benefit the teachers?


Common Terminology

Podcast—a collection of technologies for automatically distributing audio and video over the Internet. An mp3 audio file that is distributed via an RSS feed which is updated automatically. Users can listen anytime and anywhere.

RSS—Really Simple Syndication—a small text file that provides a concise summary of the content of a web page; enables subscribers to receive automatic updates of information.

Pod Catcher—software that finds new podcasts and transfers them from the Internet to your computer automatically. (Users have to subscribe).

MP3—compressed audio files


What is podcasting?

podcasting is the method of distributing multimedia files, such as audio broadcasts or music videos allowing users to subscribe to a feed of new files (usually MP3s)

over the Internet for playback on mobile devices and personal computers.


The purpose behind podcasting

Podcasting enables independent producers to create self-published, syndicated "radio shows.

Listeners may subscribe to feeds using "podcatching" software.

The software periodically checks for and downloads new content automatically.

Software is also able to synchronize (copy) podcasts to portable music players.


The purpose behind podcasting

Any digital audio player or computer with audio-playing software can play podcasts.

The audio content is available on demand - people can listen to it when they want, where they want, and how they want.


Visual Aid of Overview of Podcasting


What are the benefits/uses of podcasting?

Students can listen to lectures for a second or third time at their leisure to strengthen their content knowledge

Native language is not English Motivate and engage struggling readers and

writers Efficient use of class time - Students listen to

podcast before class and class time can be used for discussion

Missed lecture or homework assignment Tutorial



Supplementary educational material (speeches, music, or other)

Recipes or how-to instructions Self-guided walking tours Yoga, meditation, or visualization Sermons, speeches, or debates Storytelling for children or adults Bands, musicians, comedians...

can release their songs or clips. Sportscasts



Interviews Guest lectures Student presentations Quick highlights from newly academic

or scientific research papers Student-produced podcasts Audio recap of the top stories on a news site Audio from conference sessions Language lessons


Meeting the needs of all learners

Digital Natives- the “native speakers” of the digital language of computers, video games and the Internet.


Digital Native Learners

Born between 1982-2000

70 million strong in size

First generation of digital natives

Entering the workforce NOW

Ambitious- success orientated entrepreneurs


Digital Native Learners

Hyper- communicators

Expert multi-taskers

Prefer to learn “just-in-time”

Process pictures, sounds and video before text

Instant gratification and instant rewards

Gadget oriented


Digital Immigrant Teachers

Digital Immigrants- not born into the digital world, but have become fascinated by and have adopted many aspects of the new technology.


Digital Immigrant Teachers Prefer…

Slow and controlled release of information

Singular processing and limited tasking

Text before pictures, sounds and video

Information linearly, logically and sequentially

Teach to the curriculum guide and standardized tests


Digital Immigrant Teachers

Adapt to their environment by retaining their “accent”

“Socialize” differently and are just learning the “new language” (DSL)

Prefer to teach “just-in-case” (it’s on the exam)

“Time” to process and synthesize information


Educational Podcast Examples

The Educational Podcast Network http://epnweb.org/

Radio Willow Web http://www.mpsomaha.org/willow/radio/index.html

Kid casts: Podcasting in the Classroom

http://www.kid-cast.com/

Room 208 http://bobsprankle.com/blog/


Educational Podcast Examples

M&M Online Magazine http://mrmayo.typepad.com/podcasts

Madrid Young Learners http://mylcpodcasts.blogspot.com/

Southwest High School http://lsw.lps.org/dhersh/podcast.html


Podcast Directories

Podcast Alley – http://www.podcastalley.com Indiepodder.org – http://www.indiepodder.org Techpodcasts.com - http://

www.techpodcasts.com Podcasts.net – http://www.podcasts.neti iTunes – http://www.apple.com/itunes This Week in Technology http://www.twit.tv/ Podcast 411 - http://www.podcast411.com


iTunes Overview

Download iTunes from Apple Website

Download and play a podcast from Music Store

Subscribe to a podcast with iTunes store

Submit your podcast through iTunes


1. Open iTunes

Open iTunes by clicking on the iTunes

icon in the dock or bottom menu bar

Double-clicking the iTunes icon in the applications folder


2. Accessing the iTunes Music Store

Access the iTunes Music Store by clicking on the Music Store from the source list on the left hand side of the iTunes window


3. Go to the Podcast section

To access the podcast section of the Music Store, click on the Podcasts selection in the “Inside the Music Store” section of the music store window, on the left hand side of the music store window


4. Select your Podcast

Once inside the podcast section of the music store, there are a number of different ways to search for podcasts.

Search bar Manual Browsing

Click on a Podcast to get more information


5. Subscribe to the Podcast

To subscribe to the podcast that you have selected, click on the subscribe button


6. Listen to Episodes

Now that you have subscribed to the Podcast, you can listen to individual episodes by double clicking them in your podcasts list after you have downloaded them.


6. Listen to Episodes

Sync your portable player with your computer's media player, and you're ready to go (iPod or any MP3 player)

Playback the audio file on your computer


7. Submit your own Podcast

To submit your own podcast, go back to the music store and click on the button that says “Submit a Podcast.”


8. Input podcast feed

In the Podcast Feed URL box, type in the web address where your RSS (xml) file is uploaded. This may not be where your audio file is. This is just the address for the XML file.

Click Continue


9. Review and Submit Podcast

If your RSS feed was validated, you will see the podcast review section

Review the details of the Podcast, and if everything is correct, click submit

The podcast will show up in the iTunes Directory in 2-3 days, sometimes more or less depending on traffic.


How do you create a podcast?

1. Record your audio with recording software and personal recording device

2. Edit your audio and or mix with recording software

3. Process file as mp3 file type

4.Upload to web hosting space

5. Generate an RSS feed

6. Submit to iTunes


6 Step Podcasting Process

1. A Concept2. Content and Script3. Desktop Microphones4. Recording and Editing Software5. Hosting Space6. Generate and RSS feed


Step #1: A Concept

Who is the target audience? Students? Faculty? Staff? The Community?

What is the purpose?

Who will be involved?

How often will these be produced?

What types of items will be featured?


Step #2: Content

Personal Interviews Public service

announcements Upcoming school events Course content trainings Screen casts


Step #3: USB Microphone

Plugs directly into the microphone port.

Surprisingly Effective

$29.00 at an office supply store or CDW-G


Step #3: USB Microphone

Consider a Y Audio Cable Splitter

Connect two microphones to the same port

$3.00 at Radio Shack


Step #4: Recording & Editing Software

Audacity Photo Story 3 iWriter Smartboard software Clickcaster Slide Story MyPodcast GCast Podomatic


Step#4: Music and sound effects

Podsafe music: The Free Sound Project

http://freesound.iua.upf.edu/ Podsafe Audio http://www.podsafeaudio.com/ Common Content: Catalog

http://www.commoncontent.org/catalog/audio/ ACIDplanet offers a free 8-pack of loops each

Friday. MacAudioGuy offers 17 MB of free loops.

http://macaudioguy.com/


Step #4: Music and Sound Effects

Royalty Free Music.comhttp://www.royaltyfreemusic.com/free-music-loops.html

Opuzzhttp://www.opuzz.com

Podshow Network http://music.podshow.com

Sound Dogs www.sounddogs.com


Step #5: Hosting Space

Blogger Podbean Podcastspots Yahoo MyPodcast GCast Podomatic


Step# 6: RSS Generator

FeedForAll EasyPodcast iTunes


How do the files get from the Web to your computer?

You need a podcatcher, software that looks at various RSS feeds, finds the updated files, and transfers them to your computer automatically--- iTunes

Subscribe


Submit your own Podcast

To submit your own podcast, go back to the music store and click on the button that says “Submit a Podcast.”


Input podcast feed

In the Podcast Feed URL box, type in the web address where your RSS (xml) file is uploaded. This may not be where your audio file is. This is just the address for the XML file.

Click Continue


Review and Submit Podcast

If your RSS feed was validated, you will see the podcast review section

Review the details of the Podcast, and if everything is correct, click submit

The podcast will show up in the iTunes Directory in 2-3 days, sometimes more or less depending on traffic.


Contact Information

Naomi Harm

CESA #4 Educational Technology Director

923 East Garland Street

West Salem, WI 54669

[email protected]

608.786.4807

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The World is Talking Are You Listening?