How to Use PowerPointto Create PowerCasts

Dr. Steve BroskoskeMisericordia University

What Is a Podcast?

iPod broadcast+ = podcast

What Is a Podcast?• podcast: An audio (and possibly video) recording that

can be listened to (and viewed) via an iPod, other MP3 player, a computer, or a mobile computing device.

• PowerCast: Easily record a lecture within an existing PowerPoint presentation.

Narrate an Entire Slideshow

• PowerPoint will allow you to record continuous narration (lecture) as you run the slideshow as you usually would in class.

• As you narrate, the time you spend on each slide is also recorded. (You can optto use or dismiss the slide timingsat any time.)

Edit the Narration

• In reality, PowerPoint records a separate narration for each slide. This allows you to:– Preview each slide narration individually.– Edit the sound for each slide individually.– Begin re-recording from a particular slide,

stopping at any point.

Steps in Recording Narration

• Select slideshow—record narration.

Select this tool to begin recording the narration.

Steps in Recording Narration

• After you hit “OK,” the presentation will run as usual.– Recording begins immediately. Begin speaking.– Advance slides by clicking as usual.– If you are using custom animation, click during

narration as usual.• Hit ESC to end early, OR record until you hit

the end of the presentation.

Steps in Recording Narration

• When completed, the system will ask if you want to save the slide timings.

Assignment

• As a follow-up to this PowerCast, you are asked to complete and submit a written assignment.

• Due Date: Check our course Web page.• We will hold a discussion about the material

presented in this PowerCast in class.• If you have any questions on the material

presented, please e-mail me.