Melani CruzBLED

Prof. Lopez

Podcast Workshop

Objectives

• What is a podcast?• Look into the benefits of podcasting in

the classroom.• See how podcasts can be used in

different ways in the classroom.• Create a podcast on Podbean.com

Podcasting: Introduction

 • Podcasting is used to post audio and video files

onto the internet for instant use. • Podcasts have web feeds known as RSS- Really

Simple Syndication which are sent to podcatching software such as iTunes.

 • Podcasts can be used in multiple media forms from

your home computer to your phone.

WHY USE PODCASTING?

How Can Creating a Podcast Enhance Classroom Learning?

Podcasting in the classroom

Benefits:• Project Based Learning•  Constructivist approach•  Creatively engages

the Digital Native•  Encourages higher

order thinking skills; critical thinking, analysis and problem solving

•  Allows students to upload to the class website.

•  Lectures/homework help can be utilized from the class website.

Cons:• Time consuming• Technology can be

challenging for some teachers

• Pictures and voice being made public ie. YouTube

• Pictures and audio would need parental consent

Podcasts Can Be Useful Tools

• Encourage Creativity and Collaboration

Students work and plan their podcast together

• Gives Students a Voice

They are allowed to share their thoughts and reach many people during the process.

• Authentic Audience

There is a global audience outside the classroom.

Podcasts Can Be Useful Tools

• Teaches Effective Communication Skills

There is accountability in getting a message across.

• Engages Students in their Learning

They are more likely to work towards goals enthusiastically.

• Offers a Window Into the Classroom

Offers an opportunity to hear what students are studying and learning.

What to podcast?

2 main ways

• As a way to deliver content to your

students.

- A portable lesson

• As a means to showcase your

students’ work.

-Students recording podcasts as

assignments or class tasks

•School news

•Local, National, International news

•Discuss topics that are taking place and how it relates to them or their studies

Audio books – record for themselves or for younger readers

Instructional guides – students create for each other. Or teacher produces to guide them.

Interviews

Interview members of staff, students, members of the community, and visitors to school.

Pupil Voices

Talk about themselves and topics that interest them; for an example, the Youth Voices Project: http://yv.wamu.org/index.php http://umacelc.podbean.com/2013/03/06/gender-discrimination/

Revision

Audio versions of lesson notes – important points and information. Student or teacher-created.

What You Need to Record a Podcast

Getting Started

Before You Start …Consider

Why are you doing this as a podcast?

Who is your listener – audience?

Where will your audience listen?

What tone & feel do you want?

One or more voices?

Music or sound effects?

How long should it be?

Pre-Production

• Plan the podcastThe finished product will be much better if a procedure is chosen and followed

• Gather equipmentYou will need a microphone and a computer

• Become familiar with softwareLearn the basics of Audacity

Production

• Rehearse the Podcast

Practice makes perfect. It will cut down on edit time!

• Record the Podcast

Now students are ready. Use a quiet room if possible.

• Edit the Podcast

Fine tune the podcast and add finishing touches.

Talk too fast

Assume users know more than they actually do

Wander - hard to follow

Monotone

Uh... Like... Mmm...

Booooring

Common Problems

How To Get Your Message To Others

Sharing with the world

File Converter

http://www.nch.com.au/switch/index.html?gclid=CJz5utiR970CFeMSOgodZRoAUA

Step- 1

Step- 2

• Record your podcast.Remember to speak clearly.

Step-3

• Save the file.(I always save my files in music)

Step- 4

• Open your File Converter.– (NHC Software) mp3

Step- 5

Step- 6

Step- 7

Step- 8

Browse

Your Finished!