the reinvention of old time radio reaching your students with podcasts unt in partnership with tea,...

The reinvention of old time radio

The reinvention of old time radio

Reaching your students with

PODCASTS

Reaching your students with

PODCASTS

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In reviewing the content of this professional development module it may be In reviewing the content of this professional development module it may be helpful for you to use the following tools to take notes, summarize key helpful for you to use the following tools to take notes, summarize key points and identify ideas to implement in your classroom:points and identify ideas to implement in your classroom:

Cornell Notes Example Sample Cornell Notes Sheet that demonstrates how to take notes, summarize Sample Cornell Notes Sheet that demonstrates how to take notes, summarize key points, and identify specific ideas for implementation.key points, and identify specific ideas for implementation.

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Mind Map Mind Map Example Example of how to use a mind map to take notes, summarize key points, and Example Example of how to use a mind map to take notes, summarize key points, and identify specific ideas for implementation.identify specific ideas for implementation.

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Action PlanAction Plan Form to use in taking ideas for implementation from the professional Form to use in taking ideas for implementation from the professional development module (from Cornell Notes Sheet and/or Mind Map ) and development module (from Cornell Notes Sheet and/or Mind Map ) and planning planning to implement them in your classroom.to implement them in your classroom.

In reviewing the content of this professional development module it may be In reviewing the content of this professional development module it may be helpful for you to use the following tools to take notes, summarize key helpful for you to use the following tools to take notes, summarize key points and identify ideas to implement in your classroom:points and identify ideas to implement in your classroom:

Cornell Notes Example Sample Cornell Notes Sheet that demonstrates how to take notes, summarize Sample Cornell Notes Sheet that demonstrates how to take notes, summarize key points, and identify specific ideas for implementation.key points, and identify specific ideas for implementation.

Cornell Notes Cornell Notes Form Blank Cornell Notes Sheet for use in taking notes, summarizing key points, and Form Blank Cornell Notes Sheet for use in taking notes, summarizing key points, and identifying specific ideas for implementation.identifying specific ideas for implementation.

Mind Map Mind Map Example Example of how to use a mind map to take notes, summarize key points, and Example Example of how to use a mind map to take notes, summarize key points, and identify specific ideas for implementation.identify specific ideas for implementation.

Mind Map Blank Mind Map Blank Form Blank Mind Map for use in taking notes, summarizing key points, and identifying Form Blank Mind Map for use in taking notes, summarizing key points, and identifying specific ideas for implementation.specific ideas for implementation.

Action PlanAction Plan Form to use in taking ideas for implementation from the professional Form to use in taking ideas for implementation from the professional development module (from Cornell Notes Sheet and/or Mind Map ) and development module (from Cornell Notes Sheet and/or Mind Map ) and planning planning to implement them in your classroom.to implement them in your classroom.UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 2

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IntroductionIntroduction1. Have you ever dreamed of having your

own radio show? 2. Why, with all our new technology,

would we want to go back and make our own radio show?

3. This is the joy of Podcasts!

1. Have you ever dreamed of having your own radio show?

2. Why, with all our new technology, would we want to go back and make our own radio show?

3. This is the joy of Podcasts!

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ObjectivesObjectives1. To determine what Podcasts are2. Explain how to create a Podcast

1. To determine what Podcasts are2. Explain how to create a Podcast


What are Podcasts and why should I produce one?


1. Podcasts are the latest developments in digital audio broadcasting.

2. At this time, podcasting is basically free to create and distribute. It is also censorship free (depending on where it is published.)

1. Podcasts are the latest developments in digital audio broadcasting.

2. At this time, podcasting is basically free to create and distribute. It is also censorship free (depending on where it is published.)




3. It is the up and coming way to disseminate information.

4. Great learning tool for auditory learners.

3. It is the up and coming way to disseminate information.

4. Great learning tool for auditory learners.


Podcasts can be used forPodcasts can be used for1. Students who are homebound2. In-school suspension3. Make up work4. Extra credit5. Other (s)

1. Students who are homebound2. In-school suspension3. Make up work4. Extra credit5. Other (s)


Four P’s of PodcastingFour P’s of Podcasting

1. Plan2. Produce3. Publish4. Promote

1. Plan2. Produce3. Publish4. Promote


PlanningPlanning1. Who is your Target Audience (i.e.

students who are ill, homebound or extra credit)?

2. What do you want to accomplish? An introduction to class, review of definitions or class presentation?

1. Who is your Target Audience (i.e. students who are ill, homebound or extra credit)?

2. What do you want to accomplish? An introduction to class, review of definitions or class presentation?UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 9

PlanningPlanning

3. How long will the podcast last?4. How will you evaluate the

podcast?

3. How long will the podcast last?4. How will you evaluate the

podcast?


ProductionProduction

1. You will need a computer2. Microphone3. Website to post 4. Program that records a voice,

ideally with some type of audio editor.

1. You will need a computer2. Microphone3. Website to post 4. Program that records a voice,

ideally with some type of audio editor.



1. There are some preloaded programs on most operating systems such as:

1. Windows Media2. iLife for Mac

1. There are some preloaded programs on most operating systems such as:

1. Windows Media2. iLife for Mac



1. Free open source audio editing1. Audacity works with both Mac and

PC2. GarbageBand for Macs

1. Free open source audio editing1. Audacity works with both Mac and

PC2. GarbageBand for Macs



1. There is no set formula for creating the audio content. One of the beauties of podcasting is that your show can be anything you want it to be.

1. There is no set formula for creating the audio content. One of the beauties of podcasting is that your show can be anything you want it to be.


ProductionProduction1. Record your program.2. Save your audio show at the

maximum quality in the native format of your audio application. This is so you can go back and edit it or reuse it and you will have a good version.

3. Convert the file to MP3 format.

1. Record your program.2. Save your audio show at the

maximum quality in the native format of your audio application. This is so you can go back and edit it or reuse it and you will have a good version.

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ProductionProduction1. MP3 is the standard format for

podcasts. If you choose to use another format, some users may not be able to use your podcast.

2. Use the minimum bit rate that provides good results.

1. MP3 is the standard format for podcasts. If you choose to use another format, some users may not be able to use your podcast.

2. Use the minimum bit rate that provides good results.


ProductionProduction1. Suggested Settings:

1. 48 – 56k Mono – class lectures, audio books, talk radio

2. 64k + Stereo – music, music and talk combinations

3. 128k Stereo – good quality music

1. Suggested Settings:1. 48 – 56k Mono – class lectures, audio

books, talk radio2. 64k + Stereo – music, music and talk

combinations3. 128k Stereo – good quality music


PublishPublish1. Save your MP3 files to your web

server, and test them with any MP3 player. The files can go anywhere on your site, but you may want to place them all into one directory so they are easy to find and manage.

1. Save your MP3 files to your web server, and test them with any MP3 player. The files can go anywhere on your site, but you may want to place them all into one directory so they are easy to find and manage.


PromotePromote1. On your website at school2. In your school newsletter3. With your parent organization

1. On your website at school2. In your school newsletter3. With your parent organization


PromotePromote4. With school counselors and

administration5. Have students subscribe to your

podcast

4. With school counselors and administration

5. Have students subscribe to your podcast


Final CommentsFinal Comments1. Podcasts are a fun tool in which to

disseminate information.2. You are limited by your own

imagination3. http://www.nasa.gov/

mp3/191313main_sputnik-final.mp3

1. Podcasts are a fun tool in which to disseminate information.

2. You are limited by your own imagination

3. http://www.nasa.gov/mp3/191313main_sputnik-final.mp3


SummarySummary1. Podcasts have many uses in helping

with homebound students, In-school suspension and others.

2. When making a podcast, remember your four P’s (plan, produce, publish, and promote).

3. Have fun podcasting!

1. Podcasts have many uses in helping with homebound students, In-school suspension and others.

2. When making a podcast, remember your four P’s (plan, produce, publish, and promote).

3. Have fun podcasting!UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. 22

ReferencesReferences1. Podcast Solutions: The Complete Guide to Podcasting

Geoghegan, Michael and Klass, Dan, Friends of an Apress Company 2005.

2. Podcasting Now! Dagys, Andrew and Hedtke, John, Thompson Course Technology 2006, Boston, MA 02210.

3. Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Podcasting Que Publishing 2006, George Colombo & Curtis Franklin, Jr, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240.

1. Podcast Solutions: The Complete Guide to Podcasting Geoghegan, Michael and Klass, Dan, Friends of an Apress Company 2005.

2. Podcasting Now! Dagys, Andrew and Hedtke, John, Thompson Course Technology 2006, Boston, MA 02210.

3. Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Podcasting Que Publishing 2006, George Colombo & Curtis Franklin, Jr, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240.


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