bronwyn desjardins ~grayston preparatory~. what is a podcast? what is rss? tech terms to know
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Podcasting Made Easy
Bronwyn Desjardins~Grayston Preparatory~
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What is a Podcast? What is RSS? Tech Terms to Know
Podcast Overview
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Fusion of two words about 5 years ago: iPod + broadcast
Also in video now as Vodcast. Downloadable audio file for computer or
portable audio device (iPod or MP3 player) – doesn’t have to be downloaded.
Has subscribers – receive automatic audio feed updates
Perfect for Instant Information World Anytime Anywhere and most are free
What is a Podcast?
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What is RSS? RSS = Really Simple Syndication It turns an audio recording into a podcast Saved in .xml format Provides: creator; show title; content
description; link to audio file. It is created by using .xml coding or a
program that creates the feed automatically.
NB: Audio file has to be stored on a server first.
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Blog: web log – chronological publication Exit: music or sounds to end show Host Site: server that stores podcast and
RSS feed Intro: music or sounds that “lead into” the
podcast MP3: audio file in compressed digital format Podcatcher: program used to subscribe to
and download podcasts e.g. iTunes
Tech Terms To Know
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have a clear understanding of what podcasting is.
be able to oversee student podcasting projects.
have the knowledge and understanding to implement podcasting in their classroom.
ObjectivesParticipants will...
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Better understanding of curriculum content Develops language skills Develops critical thinking skills Opportunity to share knowledge and
opinions with a greater audience
Why have students Podcast?
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Computer with Internet connection Microphone and webcam iPod touch can record video
Hardware
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Audio podcasts: GarageBand (Mac only) Audacity (fee – can be used on Mac OS or
Windows) Podomatic http://www.podomatic.com/ -
record onlineVideo (Vodcasts) iMovie (Mac only) MovieMaker (Windows only) YouTube
Software
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Know what you want for the end product Focus on content Treat it like an essay: introduction; body and
conclusion Time constraint – get unnecessary content
as they will ramble Technical aspects (sound, lighting, etc.) –
focus on one or two aspects Show examples and critique them
Rubric
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1. Plan2. Storyboard (important for Vodcasts). There
are samples online.3. Write script4. Peer response to script5. Revise/ rewrite6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 as needed
Pre-production
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Rehearse before record Don’t read lines – memorise line by line if
necessary and pause recording between as it looks more professional
Record in a quiet place Keep sound at the same level – keep mike
at same distance, practice speaking at same level. Audio adjustments can be time consuming.
Have good lighting (video)
Production Tips
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School news Curricular reports: foreign languages; book
reviews; history projects; biology reports etc.
Topics of interest: practise creative writing and speaking
Communication tool: school announcements; student or parent announcements
Ideas for Podcasts
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Podomatic* YouTube* School web site Your own web site: more control Wiki* Blog* NB: iTunes does not host podcasts – you
have to link it to the store*Free
Podcast Hosting
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Would this enhance your curriculum? Hardware assessment: camera; computer;
cables etc. Software assessment: try using itself first –
have basic understanding of it; make sure necessary programs are installed
Create the rubric Find examples Present the project to the students
Ask yourself...
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Nicknames – make up on-air names Don’t give out private information – school
name/ address etc. Check privacy restrictions with school
Safety
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Tech Chicks http://techchicktips.net/ *Kidcast http://www.intelligenic.com/blog Teach With Video
http://teachwithvideo.com/podcast.html*Step by step 45 minute lessons on how to
podcast
Educational Podcasts – How to..
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www.IHeartEdTech.com (Blog) Twitter: @SimpleK12 @EdTechUNcon
Useful Tech Tips
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What is it and how to use it Introduction to Audacity Interface
Audacity
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Free audio editing software Record multiple tracks in a single audio file
– up to 16 and more Can import file types as tracks MP3, wav.
etc. Cross platform – can work on any OS
(Windows, Linux, Mac)
Audacity
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Four separate tool bars Control toolbar (like a CD player) Meter toolbars (input/ output) - red = too
loud Mixer toolbar (output – speaker icon/ input –
mike icon) – can adjust input level Edit toolbar – cut, copy, paste, trim and add
silence. Zoom in or out of tracks to get a closer look.
Menu bar
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Each track has its own display area Any track will appear with its own control
panel It appears in wav form – mute will mute
sounds and other volume controls (Gain) adjust volume of each track. Solo – will isolate a track.
Close button, track name, and track menu down arrow with varied menus – you can name a track.
Get to know the basic tools first.
Project Window
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See Audacity notes Podsafe audio: http://podsafeaudio.com/ http://www.flashkit.com/loops Visit Dropbox folder for software download, copy of
Audacity notes, and Podcasting ideas Visit Diigo Podcasting Made Easy group for links
mentioned in this workshop blip.tv.com – create an account Upload file blip.tv.com/username/rss – copy this URL link to iTunes
to create RSS feed in iTunes store (more difficult) Or upload file as audio file in a website or wiki In wiki embed as widget RSS feed (easy)
Creating the podcast