Podcasting

= What is a podcast? = A podcast is simply a downloadable audio file or video file. Some podcasts allow you to subscribe, which means that any new episodes are automatically downloaded to your computer and can then be put onto a portable media player. Video podcasts are sometimes called 'vodcasts' or 'vidcasts'. Watch this 3-minute movie: [|Podcasting in Plain English].

¢

 *  Subscribe to podcasts created by others (try ITUNES) and use them as digital learning resources, either as a whole-class acivity or direct students to access the podcast individually.
 * Create a podcast to present your lesson content, to enable your students to:
 * //listen to (or watch) the lesson at their own pace - they can pause, rewind and fast-forward as required//
 * //adjust your voice to suit their needs, eg. volume control for hearing-impaired students or reduced speed for ESL students//
 * //fit study into their schedule by multi-tasking, i.e. listening to your podcast while on the bus to school or going for a walk//
 * //access lesson content if they are absent from class//
 * //revise material on-demand - just-in-time learning, not just-in-case.//
 * //use lesson time more productively - instead of note-taking while the content is delivered in class, students use class time to discuss and question the content presented online//
 * Support students in creating their own podcasts to allow them to:
 * //research and present their understandings on a topic orally//
 * //practice their speaking and listening skills//
 * //reflect on the development of their speaking skills over time//
 * //focus on accuracy of information, knowing they are broadcasting to a potentially worldwide audience//
 * //share their understandings and experiences with friends and family//
 * //create lessons to explain concepts to their peers//
 * //exchange information with students at another school, even one on the other side of the world!//

Where can I see some examples?

 * Secondary teacher podcast (audio): [|Convicts in Australia], from the [|iHistory Podcast Project]
 * Secondary teacher podcast (video): [|'Disease'], from [|Douchy's Biology Podcast]
 * Secondary teacher podcast (video): [|'Molecular polarity'], from [|Meaghers Classes]
 * Primary class podcast (video): [|'Episode 11'], from [|Podkids]
 * Primary class podcast (audio): [|'Being Proud'], from [|'Aussie Kids Podcast Room']

How do I get started?
This file provides a step by step guide on how to use audacity [|audacity.pdf] || || **[|Podomatic]** lets you upload your audio and video files and allows others to subscribe to your podcast (free account - up to 500mB) This file provides a step by step guide on how to create and upload an audio file to Podomatic [|podomatic.pdf] || || **[|iTunes]** lets you search and subscribe to other people's podcasts (most are free!) and submit your own podcast for others to find (free) This file provides a step by step guide on how upload and use itunes [|itunes.pdf] || free membership. Be aware - Listeners can earn you money, and ads are placed. ||
 * [[image:icttoolkit:Audacity-logo-r_50pct.jpg width="132" height="52" link="http://audacity.sourceforge.net/"]] || **[|Audacity]** lets you record your voice using just your computer and a microphone, and edit the recording with background music and effects (freeware)
 * [[image:http://www.podomatic.com/images/podo_logo_medium.gif? align="center"]]
 * [[image:hume-elearning:itunes.jpg width="70" height="55" align="center"]]
 * [[image:cooltoolsforschools:gcast.png width="141" height="74"]] || [|Gcast] Create your own audio broadcast, where you can easily record voice messages, mix in your favorite music, and share it all for the world to hear. Embed your podcast. ||
 * [[image:cooltoolsforschools:gabcast.png width="137" height="38"]] || [|Gabcast] Create your own audio broadcast, where you can easily record voice messages, mix in your favorite music, and share it all for the world to hear. Embed your podcast. ||
 * [[image:cooltoolsforschools:mypodcast.png width="138" height="41" caption="mypodcast.png"]] || [|MyPodcast] Unlimited storage, unlimited bandwidth, Ffee podcast templates, help and documentation,
 * [[image:cooltoolsforschools:podbean.png width="142" height="35" caption="podbean.png"]] || [|Podbean] Easy and powerful way to start podcasting. Easy to publish your podcast in 3 steps. No tech to learn ||

[|Edublogs TV]
This site hosts all kinds of media including audio. Once you upload an MP3, then you can get the embed code to add to your blogs or wikis.

====[|Podcasting in Education Resources] A HUGE number of really useful links including many step-by-step tutorials on how to make podcasts using a variety of tools. Ideas for ways to use podcasts as well.==== [|CogDog's Podcasting Tips] This link goes to a wiki page with advice on planning podcasts.

[|Poducate Me] A site dedicated to looking at how podcasts can enhance education and how to go about creating and publishing your own.

[|Podcasting in Education] Examples of educational podcasts and tips on how to create them.

Directories of Podcasts
(where you can also list your podcast)

[|Educational Podcast Network] A large database of educational podcasts and some useful tips.

[|Educate] A UK directory of educational podcasts. Currently it is featuring the Point England podcasts.

[|Podcast Pickle] A database of podcasts and videocasts.

My preference is people consider [] as it offers safe uploading and downloading of both audio and video. 
 * Check out this dedicated site towards podcasting in education []**