In brief a podcast is: - an audio recording that is distributed via the internet - downloaded and listen to via a PC or a mobile device - a syndicated feed that uses RSS to pull the files to the use
2. Tune into thepower of Podcasting 3. What is a Podcast?In
brief a podcast is:- an audio recording that isdistributed via the
internet- downloaded and listen tovia a PC or a mobile device- a
syndicated feed thatuses RSS to pull the files tothe user 4. What
is the origin of the namePodcast?The term podcast is a combination
of the words "iPod"and "broadcast", the Apple iPod being the brand
ofportable media player for which the first podcasting scriptswere
developed.Despite its name, podcasts are not made only for iPodsbut
for any device capable of playing MP3 and otheraudio types. 5. What
is RSS?Format for syndicating content from the InternetChoose what
information to receiveGet new content when it becomes availableCan
be used to distribute filesKeep users up to date on contentRSS
(Really Simple Syndication) is a format for delivering
regularlychanging web content. Many news-related sites, weblogs and
other onlinepublishers syndicate their content as an RSS Feed to
whoever wants it. 6. It allows people to listen what they want,
when theywant, and where they want. By listening to radio, audio
and podcasts one canimprove or learn new languages, keep up to date
oncurrent news and events as well as gain insight toculture. It is
an effective tool for professional development andgreatly enhances
the learning process. We can also listen to plays, comediesanything
that we like!Benefits of Podcasting 7. Types of PodcastType File
Format FeaturesA basic podcast contains only audioand is the
easiest to create and listen to..mp3 Audio-onlyAn enhanced podcast
has both audio,images, slides (narrated PowerPointpresentation or
Keynote), embeddedURLS, and
chapters.AAC,.m4a,.mp4EmbeddedURLs,pictures,chaptersA vodcast (or
video podcast) containsvideo and audio and is most difficult
tocreate..m4v,.mpeg4,.movVideo-onlyCurrently, there are three types
of podcast: 8. Audio Podcast SampleBrain StuffWhy does the moon
look bigger when its near the horizon? 9. Enhanced Podcast
SampleTeachers Instructional PodcastFigurative Language 10. Video
Podcast SampleCNN - In Case you missed it 11. Where can I Get
Podcasts?http://www.apple.com/itunes/podcasts/http://www.podcast.com/http://www.podomatic.com/loginhttp://www.podcastalley.com/index.phphttp://podcastdirectory.com/
12. http://www.apple.com/itunes/store/The iTunes Store offers over
100,000 podcast episodes. Students and teacherscan access iTunes on
a PC, Mac, iPod, iPhone and iPad to search, subscribe,and listen to
podcasts. 13. Want to learn for free? 14. iTunes U is home to more
than 250,000 lectures,presentations, videos, readings, and podcasts
fromall over the world. Its the easiest way to get content into the
hands ofstudents. Content on iTunes U can be downloaded to any
Macor PC, iPod touch, iPad or iPhone. And because iTunes U is part
of iTunes, moststudents already know how to use it. 15. Where do I
start? 16. PromoteAfter your podcast is published, you can tell
everyone where it is.PublishPublishing your podcast means to load
it to a server so that it can be accessed by other
people.ProductionIf you are happy with the podcast, you can publish
immediately.If you want, you can edit it or, if you are not happy
with it, you can re-record it.PerformanceRecord the audio. Speak
into a microphone and click on the stop button when you have
finished.PreparationFill in the podcast details by entering a
podcast title, adding an image and entering the episode title.How
do I make a Podcast?Create a simple podcast with these 5 basic
steps : 17. Podcasting on iTunes requiresseveral steps: Creating
your first episode, which can be an audio recording, video, or even
atext document. Supported file formats include .m4a, .mp3, .mov,
.mp4, .m4v,.pdf and .epub. Posting your episode file(s) on a server
with a publicly accessible URL. Creating an RSS feed (an XML file)
that: conforms to the RSS 2.0 specification includes the
recommended iTunes RSS tags, contains pointers to your episode.
Posting the RSS file on a server. Submit the URL for your RSS feed
to iTunes. 18. SoftwareiLife
(Mac)http://www.apple.com/ilife/Garageband and iMovie for recording
audio, enhanced and videopodcasts, and iWeb for distributing
podcasts on mobileMe or yourown web server. 19. SoftwareProfcast
(Mac and Windows)http://www.profcast.com/public/index.phpProfCast
provides a low cost solution for recording anddistributing
lectures, special events, and presentations aspodcasts.ProfCast
offers an integrated workflow that makes creating,recording, and
publishing podcasts easy. 20. SoftwareAudacity (Mac and
Windows)http://audacity.sourceforge.net/about/This cross platform,
Open Sourced application does: Basic audio recording Sound effects
Converts tapes and records into digital filesAnd its free! 21.
SoftwareCamtasia Studio (Windows)Screen Recording and
Presentationhttp://www.techsmith.com/camtasia/systemreq.aspThis PC
software is a cross between ProfCast and iMovie, since itdoes
screen recording with ability to show presentation slides.Camtasia
Studio gives you the power to easily record your screen,PowerPoint
presentations, voice, and Web camera video to createcompelling
video tutorials, training presentations, and rich
salesdemonstrations for Web and CD-ROM delivery. 22. Podcast Lesson
Ideas1. Choose topic and write an outline or script2. Create a list
of 5 researchable questions on your topic3. Cite and analyze
information about your topic using variousresources. Select three
different sources from the list belowand cite using MLA style
format Encyclopedias Periodicals (Magazines / newspapers) Books Web
sites 23. Podcast Lesson Ideas4. Think of a creative scenario to
present your podcast Teacher / Student Principal / Teacher Doctor /
Patient Parent / Child Teacher / Parent Newscaster Seminar
Organization5. Practice, Practice, Practice!Your outline or script
and start looking for images(Byte-Sized Topics - limit 2 minutes)
24. Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podcasting Podcast.com
- http://podcast.com/ iTunes Store -
http://www.apple.com/itunes/store/podcasts.html Apple Education
http://www.apple.com/education/podcasting/ Apple iLife 11 -
http://www.apple.com/ilife/video-showcase/ How to Podcast -
http://www.how-to-podcast-tutorial.com/what-is-a-podcast.htm How to
Create Your Own Podcast -
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/internet/basics/how-to-podcast.htm
Podcast Alley - http://www.podcastalley.com/ Podium
http://www.podiumpodcasting.com/ RSS - http://www.whatisrss.com/
Feedburner - http://www.feedburner.com/fb/a/homeReferences 25.
Student: Marwa FallatahAssignment Concept ofLearning (COL)MBBS 2ND
YEAR FEMALEYEAR : 2010-2011Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaIbn Sina National
CollegeFor Medical StudiesJeddah
