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Learning Targets for Today Understand what podcasts and

vodcasts are. List 2-3 classroom uses for

pod/vodcasts. Locate free classroom

resources. Share your plan to integrate

one of these resources into your practice this year.

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Nat’l Ed. Tech. Standards (NETS) for teachers Facilitate and Inspire student learning

& creativity Design & Develop digital age learning

experiences and assessments Model digital age work and learning Promote & Model digital citizenship Engage in professional growth &

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What is a Podcast?

Podcast stands for Personal On Demand Broadcast

Originally derived from the words “broadcast” and “iPod”

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A podcast is an audio or video digital media file that is distributed over the Internet. A podcast is different from other video or audio files that you can download on the Web because a podcast can be subscribed to and automatically downloaded for you when new content is added.

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A vodcast is a type of podcast (a video podcast)

Video + On + Demand + Broadcast

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•Digital Storytelling•Project Based Learning•Tutorials•Illustrate difficult concepts

You can also

subscribe to

Vodcasts!

Podcasting in Plain English

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Uses for Podcasts

Build background knowledge Curriculum Enhancement Study Support Research Tools Archived Lessons (classroom

recordings) Promote Programs & Activities Share School News Professional Development Field Recordings

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iTunes University

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Navigating iTunes University iTunesU Tutorial and

Recommendations_1.wmv

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Scavenger Hunt

In groups of 3, you will need to … Find 1 podcast that will enhance your

knowledge. Find 1 podcast that will enhance your

students’ knowledge. Find 1 podcast for your enjoyment.

Post your findings on the wiki http://vickievenhuizen.wikispaces.com/

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Podcast/Vodcast directories

http://www.podcastalley.com/ (Podcast Alley)http://epnweb.org/ (Education Podcast Network)http://www.digitalpodcast.com (Digital Podcast)http://www.blinkx.com/ (Blinkx)http://www.getapodcast.com/ (Get a Podcast)

Finding Casts

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Criteria for a good podcast Now that you’ve viewed a number of

podcasts, let’s determine what makes a good and bad podcast.

Create a rubric for the podcasts you viewed.

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Topic/Category

Excellent OK Poor

Evaluating for use in class, or for evaluating student created podcasts

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Rubrics for podcast evaluation

Category Excellent Good Fair Needs Work

Content Demonstrates a full understanding of the topic

Demonstrates a good understanding of the topic

Demonstrates a good understanding of some of the topic

Does not show understanding of the topic

MusicInto/Exit

Music is present, creative, and appropriate for all listeners. Intro/exit provided good signposts for listening

Music is present, with some creativity and appropriate for most listeners. Intro/exit material present, but not effective

Music is present, but is not appropriate for the tone or content of the podcast. Into/exit material not present

No music or into/exit material present

Presentation Interesting, well-rehearsed, compelling delivery, grammatically correct, paced well

Relatively interesting, rehearsed, good grammar

Choppy delivery, errors in grammar, contents not very compelling

Delivery needs improvement. Grammar needs improvement. Content not compelling

Audio or Video

Clean and without distraction or extraneous noise

Acceptable, but with noticeable background noise or other distractions

Background noise or other distractions excessive, overall audio below average

Quality unacceptable

Record iPod, Wireless Mic, Digital Voice Recorder,

Digital Video Camera, PC/Mac Edit

Audacity – Audio iMovie – Video Garage Band – Enhanced

Upload

Creation of Material

Content Acquisition

Produce File

Post/Publish

Access

RSS/Feed

Creating a Pod/Vodcast

STEPS:1.Record footage (audio or video)2.Edit your podcast3.Compress your file4.Publish your podcast 5.Promote your podcast (iTunes,

newsletters, blogs, etc.) Let your parents and community know it’s out there!

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How will I use podcasts in my classroom?

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