What is a podcast?
Whenever a Podcast is updated, subscribers are automatically notified of the information.
Many podcasts are automatically delivered over the Internet using either RSS or Atom syndication. Subscription to podcasts is free and once subscribed to, it can be automatically downloaded over the Internet and accessed with an iPod, laptop, or desktop computer.
In education, teachers can make podcasts to implement all kinds of instruction. Teachers can also assign students to create their own recordings. This process takes on a written and verbal process as students are required to write scripts and then convert them into voice recordings.
Why use a podcast?
Podcasting allows teachers and students to go beyond the traditional learning experience. Teachers can use it deliver materials that the children learned in class. Teachers can also create foreign language lessons that students can review at their own pace.
Types of podcast
- Audio
- Video
Examples of Podcasts in education
- A drama teacher can have cast-members podcast their description of their character and role they play in their upcoming production.
- High school students can write their own story and then podcast it for elementary students to listen to and follow along with in a printed book
- After a field trip, students can do research on a subject pertaining to the field trip and do a podcast to go along with it
- Students can turn interviews (with permission) into podcasts.
- Students work in teams to create a product and "market" it online.
The desired objectives:
- Students learn the technical skills needed to record a high-quality podcast.
- Students brainstorm, and design the themes and content of their Podcast with teacher guidance.
- Students complete pre-production, production, and post-production of their Podcast.
- Students ultimately learn project management skills, Podcasting technical skills, and actively use the Podcast as a medium for positive student expression.
Materials needed to make a Podcast
- A computer with a microphone (to record yourself or the students). The recording software “Audacity” works well for this activity. [See Link Below]
- Save your file in Audacity as an "mp3"
- Post your mp3 file on a web page, or on a blog that accepts mp3 files.
Things to remember when making a Podcast:
- A quiet room works best( Low ambient noise)
- A high quality(noise canceling) microphone [ See link below]
Links
Microphone
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-980186-0403-USB-Desktop-Microphone/dp/B00009EHJV
Podcasts for kids
http://www.mpsomaha.org/willow/radio/
Audio software
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/forpros/encoder/default.mspx
22 comments:
Great summary. You brought up some great points about the material required to create a podcast, such as a quiet area. Another great point you brought up was the fact that podcasting will help students become better speakers and presenters.
This is really good. You guys worked hard. Congrats.
I like the pictures and set up.
You did a really good job with your summary. It was very well written. I also liked the pictures that you put up, it added something extra to your blog. You guys had alot of information and I liked how you split it all up! Good Job!
I wasn't sure if a podcast could include video, but now I know that it can. Your summary taught me to save the audio files as mp3. I also learned that a quiet room for recording and a good microphone will make for a high-quality podcast. I enjoyed the visuals too.
Great job you guys! Loved the way you bulleted points and had a clear cut way to define poscasting and its benefits!
I liked that you put examples of podcasts and what they can be used for. I agree that these types of broadcasts can help students as well as teachers get outside of their boundaries.
LOVE your pics and bullets. It makes it much easier and enjoyable to read. Great job, it looks awesome!
Great Job Group One! I liked the title, different and catchy, instead of the normal podcasting in the classroom. I loved the pictures, especially the first one, it drew me in to read the blog:) YOu guys used broken up paragraphs and bullets; which helps the readers out. Some groups still haven't figured out that it makes the blog more readable and clean. I learned that podcasting will help students become better public speakers and that is always a plus in their career choice later on in life.---Lindsay Boyer
I like how you told us what to use for podcasting and i really liked how you set this up. The pictures really show you how you would use it :).
Group One,
You guys did an awesome job summarizing your article. You split it up so it was easy to read and easy to understand. I likee that you incorporate pictures to "please" the readers. It definately added to your blog. like melissa, i like the part where you explain how podcasts can help improve students public speaking. I never new that!
group on i think you did a great job. your blog was very informative and actually enjoyed learning and reading your summary! i espcially like how you gave examples on how students can use podcasting. for example the one you gave about how they can research a field trip they go on and turn it into a podcasting! that is really interesting and gives me some ideas!
I like that you started with the definition of a podcast. It made the blog start off clearly. I also like how you split up the sections to make it easier to read and understand. I liked how you wrote about podcasts for highschoolers AND elementary school students! It gave me an idea of the range of different ages that podcasts can be used for. I think you did a nice job putting it all together! great job guys!!
You did a great job giving the break down of Podcasting....great summary. I like the layout of the blog and they pictures were awesome it really caught my attention. Great Job!!!!
I enjoyed reading your article. I did not know the background information about how posdcasts where made. Very Intersting. Our group also talked about how cheap you can make them.
Great job group 1. I really liked the pictures that were used. They really added to the summary and helped the reader visualize the podcasting process. I also liked the desired objectives. They helped to add support for podcasting in the classroom. You also had a lot of useful information, great job!
I was just wondering what article you guys used. I couldn't find a link. Other then that your blog was very informative. I believe someone could read your blog and create thier own podcast. Well done!
This article was so easy to read! I love all the different ideas you gave as far as using podcasts along with traditional lessons. You made it seem like a simple yet highly effective addition to any lesson plan! Good job!
I like how the additional websites were posted along with your blog. It gives the opportunity for those who enjoyed the information, to look further into the subject. It makes it easier for them to access that information, rather than having to look it up on their own. More people will be satisfied with your work and also will realize that it is credible.
Great Job Team 1! You had a lot of usefull information about podcasts! I like all the pictures you involed! They went great with the layout! You guys had a great point about podcasting, "Podcasting can be used to help students become stronger public speakers and presenters." Thats a great point that I didnt think of before reading your summary! Great Job Team 1!
I liked the pictures you included in your blog. They really help you visualize the technology being used. Also, you made it very clear in your blog how podcasts are used in education. I agree that podcasting helps students to become better public speakers.
Great job team one, you put alot of work into this article. I completely agree with the fact that podcasting will help students become good speakers and presenters. Its so true, thats what happened to me. Not with podcasting per say, but doing presentations early made me a great speaker,
I like the pictures as well as the layout of this blog. It is very organized, clear, and concise. You gusy brought up some really good points about podcasting in the classroom, such as helping students to become better speakers and such. Keep up the good work.
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