can you hear me now

Can you hear me now???

Podcasts for Education

PodcastHow can I

use it?What is

it?

How do I create it?

What is it?A Podcast is an audio recording, similar to a radio program, that is made available on the Internet to listen to or download to a personal audio player.

Podcast Examples….

http://phsespanoldos.pbwiki.com/

http://www.podcastalley.com/podcast_genres.php?pod_genre_id=7

http://www.apple.com/itunes/whatson/podcasts/

How can I use it? assessment tool 24/7 availablility of key info. audio directions lectures/class information record original music help with literacy record student written scripts/plays embed into blog, web page, etc. Possibilities are endless!!!

Benefits…. improve student learning reach the different learning styles 24/7 availability for students engaging and motivating real audience for student work practice speaking skills integrating/teaching new technology

How do I create it?

Set up account

Record Listen

How do I create it?

1. Register for an account at one of the following websites:

http://www.phonecasting.com/

http://www.gabcast.com/

How do I create it?

2. Create channel to house the individual recordings/episodes.

- Can make a channel for each class that you teach, subject matter, etc.

How do I create it?

3. Record episodes through cell phone.

1. Dial in via access phone number listed on website.

2. Enter channel # (gabcast) / phone # (phonecasting)

3. Enter password4. Record5. Save and Publish

How do students access it? Can give students web address for

gabcast or phonecasting.

Can put podcast on Itunes – Need to copy the xml link and paste it into itunes.

Can embed the podcast in a web page, pbwiki page, etc.