iPodcast:Podcasting Resources &

Development

AgendaIntroductionWhy Podcasting?Technical TermsESL Podcast ExamplesThe Podcast ProcessResources for Podcasting

You Don’t Need an iPod.

I DON’T??

What is a Podcast?

An audio file or multimedia file that can be played on a mobile device such as an iPod, MP3 player, or computer and can be downloaded directly from the web and played at the listener's convenience.Vodcast: video podcasthttp://www.apple.com/ca/itunes/overview/

iThink, Therefore iPodEnrich the learning experience in a new format which students are already familiar withProvide students with language learning & practice materials for use anytime, any place Deliver content in audio, video, or graphic formats

Why Use Podcasts?download podcast programs wherever & whenever“subscribe” (RSS feed) to new episodes can limit the audiencecan produce and publish own podcasts mini lessons with audio and visualshost experts or other speakersmultimedia presentations created by studentsESL Podcast Examples

Podcast Production

Plan what you will sayRecord audio

software, hardware, & technical manuals

Publish your podcast/post to website

What Do I Need?Hardware: good quality microphoneSoftware: recording & translating into mp3 fileHost: where the podcast lives once producedMarketing: inform users that the podcast exits

Podcast Quick TipsDon’t assume students are tech savvyKeep it simple, concise & engagingQuality counts: equipment & environmentMake it relevant: topics & guestsOffering more: compliment services & resourcesDon’t limit imagination & allow students to createEncourage exploration beyond podcast

Tips for SuccessHave funSpeak naturallyAllow for spontaneityBreak longer sessions into smaller episodesCreate new content!Identify yourselfDon’t interrupt

Tips for SuccessEmbrace silence Know range & pick-up pattern of your micCheck your podcast audio quality on both desktop speaker & headphonesSave your work frequentlyMake sure your recording levels are highEducate yourself

Podcast ResourcesGarageBand: http://www.apple.com/ilife/garageband/Audacity: http://audacity.sourceforge.netLAME: http://lame.sourceforge.net/index.phpPodProducer: www.podproducer.netPodcasting Tools: http://www.podcasting-tools.comiTunes: www.apple.com/itunes/

More Podcast Resources

Apple Podcasting Resources: http://www.apple.com/itunes/podcasts/Juice: http://juicereceiver.sourceforge.net/BitsCast: www.bitscast.com

BlogTalkRadio: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Feedburner: www.feedburner.com/fb/a/podcastsCreative Commons - Podcasting Legal Guide: http://wiki.creativecommons.org/Welcome_To_The_Podcasting_Legal_Guide U of W-Madison engage: http://engage.doit.wisc.edu/podcasting/

Examples in Higher Ed• U of Washington Academic Advising:

http://depts.washington.edu/advpdcst/• U of Calgary: http://www.ucalgary.ca/podcasts/• Standford Univeristy: http://itunes.stanford.edu/• InsideHigherEd:

http://www.insidehighered.com/audio/podcasts• U of Memphis Student Affairs:

http://www.memphis.edu/studentaffairs/podcasts.htm