Podcasting and Vodcasting:

Flash Gordon Meets iPod

Ellen Robertson, HHH Instructional Computing Facilitator, 15 hr PDP Workshop

How New Technologies Will Affect What/How We

Teach

»Did you Know?»Did you Know?

Podcasts and Vodcasts

» Pre-recorded radio (and now video) series or episodes that are delivered to your computer--think “Flash Gordon” Saturday matinees!

» Allows educators/students to: Publish audio and/or video content to

web that can then be “subscribed” to by an “aggregator” like iTunes»Can then be synched to an MP3 player

» Pre-recorded radio (and now video) series or episodes that are delivered to your computer--think “Flash Gordon” Saturday matinees!

» Allows educators/students to: Publish audio and/or video content to

web that can then be “subscribed” to by an “aggregator” like iTunes»Can then be synched to an MP3 player

What Can You Do With Podcasting/Podcatching?

» Speak» Listen» Teach» Learn

» Speak» Listen» Teach» Learn

Why Do Kids Think Its Cool?

» anybody with a microphone, a computer and an Internet connection can publish audio/video shows that can be listened to/seen by people anywhere in the world

» barriers to entry are very low--little “geek factor”

» popular way for people share audio/video shows

» time shift» can be automatically downloaded to portable

media players; can be listened to whenever it's convenient

» anybody with a microphone, a computer and an Internet connection can publish audio/video shows that can be listened to/seen by people anywhere in the world

» barriers to entry are very low--little “geek factor”

» popular way for people share audio/video shows

» time shift» can be automatically downloaded to portable

media players; can be listened to whenever it's convenient

Why Do Kids Think Its Cool?

» It’s free!» can be subscribed to--don’t have to

remember to retrieve it» great mobility» repeatable» recyclable» personal

» It’s free!» can be subscribed to--don’t have to

remember to retrieve it» great mobility» repeatable» recyclable» personal

9.2 million US adults downloaded an audio podcast and 5.6 million downloaded a video podcast by end of 2006

Which would your students choose as an

assessment?

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From podcastingnews.com

Podcasting covers many topics and countries

» There are already many types of podcasts, including audio books, music shows, news, humor and sports.

» Most podcasts are created by amateurs, but there are also commercial podcasts and independently produced podcasts.

» There are podcasts in Dutch, French, German, Icelandic, Italian, Mohawk, Spanish, and many other languages

» There are already many types of podcasts, including audio books, music shows, news, humor and sports.

» Most podcasts are created by amateurs, but there are also commercial podcasts and independently produced podcasts.

» There are podcasts in Dutch, French, German, Icelandic, Italian, Mohawk, Spanish, and many other languages

Coolest of all is that if you've got a great idea for a podcast, you can probably do it!

Websites House Podcasts

» Podcasts can originate as a website that will enable visitors to: Find specific episodes Subscribe to present and future

episodes Listen to/view episodes Comment/interact with the episode or

producer of the episode

» Podcasts can originate as a website that will enable visitors to: Find specific episodes Subscribe to present and future

episodes Listen to/view episodes Comment/interact with the episode or

producer of the episode

See a sample:

http://hhhskills.podomatic.com/

Subscribe to Podcasts to:

» Use as “do nows” for your classes» Learn a new language» Keep students informed of current

events» Quickly hear the news of the day» Stay healthy» Learn about finances» Laugh

» Use as “do nows” for your classes» Learn a new language» Keep students informed of current

events» Quickly hear the news of the day» Stay healthy» Learn about finances» Laugh

See the epnweb directory

Find Education Podcasts

» iTunes>iTunes store>Podcasts>education

» iTunes>iTunes store>Podcasts>browse» Education Podcast Network

http://epnweb.org» Podcast.net» podcastalley.com» NPR podcast directory

» iTunes>iTunes store>Podcasts>education

» iTunes>iTunes store>Podcasts>browse» Education Podcast Network

http://epnweb.org» Podcast.net» podcastalley.com» NPR podcast directory Find one

educational podcast to tell the class about

Found Great Podcasts?How Do I Keep Track?

» RSS FeedsReal Simple Syndication or“Ready for Some Stories”

» RSS FeedsReal Simple Syndication or“Ready for Some Stories”

A Podcast has a special type of RSS feed

» Look for these icons on a web page that has a podcast

» Look for these icons on a web page that has a podcast

How to “subscribe” to Podcasts

» Install a free podcast “aggregator” on your machine like iTunes or iPodder

» Search through iTunes directory

» Click on the subscribe button

» Install a free podcast “aggregator” on your machine like iTunes or iPodder

» Search through iTunes directory

» Click on the subscribe button

» If you find a podcast on a website, copy the URL of the podcast and in iTunes, go to advanced>subscribe to podcast

» Some sites have a podcast subscribe button that auto subscribes you to iTunes if clicked

» If you find a podcast on a website, copy the URL of the podcast and in iTunes, go to advanced>subscribe to podcast

» Some sites have a podcast subscribe button that auto subscribes you to iTunes if clicked

You DON’T Need One of These to Listen to

Podcasts

And You Don’t Need This!

Because almost all

podcasts are free!

Podcast CREATION Needs (simplest form for PC or Mac):

» MP3 recorders or a computer with recording capabilites (ALL Macs come equipped to record)

» Software for recording MP3s (Audacity and its LAME framework--free!)

» Computer to edit/enhance the audio files

» Internet connection» Weblog or Podcast server or access to a

free site such as podomatic

» MP3 recorders or a computer with recording capabilites (ALL Macs come equipped to record)

» Software for recording MP3s (Audacity and its LAME framework--free!)

» Computer to edit/enhance the audio files

» Internet connection» Weblog or Podcast server or access to a

free site such as podomaticAdd some free music:

http://www.flashkit.com/loops/

http://www.edsupport.cc/mguhlin/wiki/index.php?n=Main.Podcasting#toc7

Vodcasting needs (simplest form)

» MP3 recorders » Digital camera» Software for recording audio (Audacity and its

LAME framework)» Computer/software to create slideshow or

movie with narration and export as a .mov file» QuickTimePro7 to save the .mov as .mv4» Internet connection» Weblog or Podcast server or access to a free

site such as podomatic

» MP3 recorders » Digital camera» Software for recording audio (Audacity and its

LAME framework)» Computer/software to create slideshow or

movie with narration and export as a .mov file» QuickTimePro7 to save the .mov as .mv4» Internet connection» Weblog or Podcast server or access to a free

site such as podomatic

Simplest Way to Podcast or Vodcast?

Just Use GarageBand!!!

Steps to Podcast/Vodcast Production

» 1. Plan: Storyboard and Write» 2. Produce: Record/shoot the

pieces» 3. Chop: Edit the pieces» 4. Publish: Share your creation by

uploading to the HHH podcast server

» 1. Plan: Storyboard and Write» 2. Produce: Record/shoot the

pieces» 3. Chop: Edit the pieces» 4. Publish: Share your creation by

uploading to the HHH podcast server

Suggestions For YOUR Podcasts

» Storyboard and write your podcast out.» Write a standard introduction that includes

your name, organization/affiliation, a motto or statement of purpose, and web site address where folks can find other podcasts.

» Mention some of the topics you'll be discussing.

» Select an intro tune, exit tune, and tune to play during pauses or topics ahead of time.

» Storyboard and write your podcast out.» Write a standard introduction that includes

your name, organization/affiliation, a motto or statement of purpose, and web site address where folks can find other podcasts.

» Mention some of the topics you'll be discussing.

» Select an intro tune, exit tune, and tune to play during pauses or topics ahead of time.

How to Make a Vodcast

» Use iMovie 6 on a Mac to create a slideshow/video with narration

» Export your movie to GarageBand and add intro music, exit music

» Share to iTunes or save to your computer

» Upload to the HHH podcast server

» Use iMovie 6 on a Mac to create a slideshow/video with narration

» Export your movie to GarageBand and add intro music, exit music

» Share to iTunes or save to your computer

» Upload to the HHH podcast server