Podcasting-An Emerging Technology in Business Education

Linda H. Robinson, NBCTWinter Haven High SchoolWinter Haven, FL863-291-5330linda.robinson@polk-fl.net

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“Young People Urgently Need New Skills to Succeed

in the Global Economy”

Headline in the news Nov. 6. 2006

Schools are stuck in the 20th century. Students have rushed into the 21st. How can schools catch up and provide students with a relevant education?

Marc Prensky

Podcasts:

When students speak in class, the world can listen.

Brianna Blake, 3/20/06

Podcasting 101 What is Podcasting?

Podcasting means making digital audio and video files available on the internet in such a way that others can see their computers to automatically download new episodes in a series as you post them.

Came from the two words: pod and broadcast

Podcasting 101

What makes podcasting different than other audio or video files? You can subscribe to what is known as a

“feed” using application that supports RSS, such as Apple’s iTunes

Do I need an iPod to listen or subscribe to a podcast? No. Podcasts can be listened to from your

computer or MP3 player.

Podcasting 101

What is RSS? RSS stands for “Really Simple

Syndication” or “Really Simple Subscription”

You subscribe once, then new issues arrive on a set interval without you having to request them.

The RSS program automatically downloads those files for you.

Your subscription never expires—but you can unsubscribe.

Podcasting 101

What is contained in a RSS files? RSS files contain special tags (similar to

HTML tags in web pages) that hold information about each individual episode such as:

TitleBrief summaryLink to internet address where these

audio or video files can be found

Podcasting 101 Are there other uses for RSS files?

RSS has been used for a while to deliver news headlines by sites such as CNN.

RSS feeds have also been used by blog authors to let their readers know when the blog has been updated

Educational Use of Podcasts

Improve Writing, Speaking, Technical, Planning, Interpersonal, Marketing, and Integrated Activity Skills

Podcasting 101 What are some different topics used for career and

technical education podcasting?

Software tutorials Teacher lectures/lessons Student created audio reports Audio and video exchange projects Vocabulary builder Make audio walking tours of your city or a favorite

museum. Record a restaurant review while you're actually

dining. Give dating tips. Multi-cultural awareness

Podcasting 101 Where do I find a listing of podcasts?

Podcast Alley iTunes Music Store (accessible with iTunes only) Google Yahoo Podomatic.com

Subscribe to podcasts on iTunes and you can transfer your downloaded podcast episodes to an iPod for listening to later.

Podcasting 101 Is iTunes the only place to find podcasts?

No. The more popular podcasters will list their podcasts in as many directories as possible

Yahoo lists them in their directory At Yahoo, you can listen to the podcast on the

Yahoo site and video podcasts are also supported

Free Podcast Hosting www.podomatic.com

Free hosting of audio and video podcast Can have multiple accounts Link to the site from your school site Keeps large audio and video files from taking up space on

school/district servers Check to see if it is blocked by your school district

Free Podcast Hosting

www.mypodcast.com Free hostingContains advertisementsHas proprietory recording software

Podcast Host Odeo is another option where you can produce an audio

podcast on their website using a flash-based interface. You can also record a podcast using your cell phone with Odeo

Podcasts recorded with Odeo are saved directly to the Odeo servers.

Podcasting 101

Three types of podcasts:1. Audio only2. Enhanced (with photos and chapter

markers)3. Video

Podcasting 101

Audio Podcast: Most podcasts on iTunes are audio only Audio podcasts require less power from a

computer than video editing does You will need a desktop microphone or a

headset with a built in microphone Microphones cost between $10-$50

Podcasting 101

Programs needed for recording audio podasting-Windows Audacity—free program—is supported by

both Mac and Windows, and even Unix-based Linux)

Need LAME encoder to export audio files as compressed MP3 files (very small in size)

Podcasting 101

Adding music to a audio podcast: Used to create transitions between segments Must use music you hold the copyright to or

download copyright free music Freeplaymusic.com is one source of free

music—must get permission to use in podcasts

Podsafe Music Network good site for music from independent bands—music for purchase

FTC Publishing —music and sound byte CD’s--$24.95 for 3400 royalty free sound and music MP3 files

Podcasting 101

Enhanced Podcast: Includes still photos Includes chapter markers used by the

view to skip around to different segments Each chapter marker can include a title as well

as a hyperlink used to visit a website mentioned on that segment

Podcasting 101 Video Podcasts:

Requires video cameras and firewire to connect your camera to your computer

Video files are large even after compression

Video podcasts take longer to edit than audio podcasts

May require an external hard drive to save videos on

Podcasting 101 Programs for video podcasting: PC/Window:

Windows Movie Maker 2.1—free with Windows XP or can be downloaded from the Microsoft site.

Pinnacle’s Studio DV--$100 Adobe Premiere and Adobe Premiere Elements

(easier to use than Premiere and designed for home use)

Mac: iMovie—part of the iLife suite—installed on all

new Macs Quicktime Pro7—record and edit video Apple’s Final Cut Pro—step up from iMovie and

QuickTime Pro—steep learning curve Final Cut Express—entry level program

Podcasting 101

PhotoStory can be used with Windows to create chapter markers

This website is a resource for including chapter markers using Windows Media Encoder.

Enhanced podcasts created on the Mac can only be saved as AAC files. The MP3 format does not currently support enhanced podcasts

Podcasting 101 Video Podcast File Saving

Mac--.mov PC--.wmv iPod compatible videos--.m4v

Sample video podcasts can be found at: BrainBites—NASA scientists answer

astronomy questions Addicted to Salsa—learn to dance salsa using

your iPod Office Tutorials —created by Winter Haven

High School students using HyperCam software.

Podcasting 101 Sample audio and video podcasts created by

students:

NPR 7 AM News Summary —latest morning news

Winter Haven High School -Computing for Communication and Collaboration Project-Fall 2006

Winter Haven High School –Audio and video podcasts on Netherlands exchange program

Podcast Resources PEW Internet Report on Teen Use http://www.pewinternet.org/pdfs/

PIP_Teens_Content_Creation.pdf What are people saying about PodCasting: http://www.technorati.com/tags/podcast+editing Research site for statistics on Podcasting and

Internet use http://www.pewinternet.org/ Chesterbrook School Chatter-Podcast http://www.fcps.edu/ChesterbrookES/podcasts.html Radio Willow Web -Willowdale Elemetary School in

Omaha, Nebraska http://www.mpsomaha.org/willow/radio/ Podcasts For Kids – by Kids http://www.mpsomaha.org/willow/radio/

podcasts.html

Podcast Resources What Is A Hero

http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/852655/ Matts:This Day In History

http://mattstodayinhistory.blogspot.com/ Speaking of History

http://speakingofhistory.blogspot.com/2006_03_01_speakingofhistory_archive.html

The Digital Video Podcast http://www.clickcaster.com/podcast/view/27546

Bit by Bit – Ideas on Podcasting and How To Do It –by a teacher for teachers http://www.thepodlounge.com/listfeed.php?feed=9398

Teachers Teaching Teachers http://teachersteachingteachers.org/?p=26

EdTech Talk http://www.methings.com/podcasts/index.php?iid=10144

Podcast Resources Skypecast Academy

https://skypecasts.skype.com/skypecasts/home https://skypecasts.skype.com/skypecasts/skypecast/

detailed.html?id_talk=40520 The supportive Classroom

http://tfox.blog.uvm.edu/supportiveclass/ Podcast about Teaching

http://mefeedia.com/tags/teaching/ World Bridges – WebCasting

http://clickcaster.com/podcast/view/28800 Live from The Webcast Academy: Supporting

Technology in Schools http://odeo.com/audio/1219536/view

Podcast Resources Bernie Dodge

http://edweb.sdsu.edu/courses/edtec700/POD/resources.htm

Podcast Award Winners http://www.podcastawards.com/

The Word Nerds http://thewordnerds.org/

Hartley News http://schoolz.lps.org/sporter/

Tips From The Top Floor-Digital Photography Winner-PODCAST http://www.tipsfromthetopfloor.com/

iPod Traveler- PODCAST Winner http://www.ipodtraveller.net/iPod%20Traveller.html

Podcast ResourcesRECORDING and Producing your Podcast Audacity for Dummies

http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesArticle/id-3314.html

Recording your PodCast: http://www.jakeludington.com/podcasting/

20050222_recording_a_podcast.html Download the Lame Encoder

http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~raa110/audacity/AudacityHelp.html#LAME

Lame Instructions: http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~raa110/audacity/

AudacityHelp.html#LAME Downloading your Podcast – steps to do it

http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesArticle/id-3315.html

Podcast Resources Podcast Subscribe Program

http://geekswithblogs.net/lance/articles/PPR.aspx PrimeTime Podcast receiver

http://feeds.feedburner.com/BitByBit Podcast Subscribe Program – Various listed

http://www.podcastingnews.com/topics/Podcast_Software.html

Podcast Subscribe Program – Juice http://juicereceiver.sourceforge.net/index.php

Podcast Subscribe Program – iTunes http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

AudacityAudio Recording Software

Free Online Resource

Download from: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/

Cross-Platform

Download or Purchase Click on the Windows, Mac, or Linux links Windows version is compatible with Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, and Vista

operating systems It is also available for purchase

Installing Windows version

•You may either run or save the file.

•If you choose to save it, you may want to put the installation file on your desktop so you can find it easily to run the installation.

Downloading

Downloading should take only a few minutes.

Audacity Install icon on the

desktop

Installing

Click on the install icon and you will get a Run dialog box

Click on the Run button

Installing the Program

After clicking on Run, you will be guided through the install process by an installation wizard

Installing the Program

After reading the License Agreement, you must accept it to proceed with the installation

Installing the Program The default location for the installation is the Program Files\

Audacity You may change the installation location if you desire, just be

sure to remember where you placed the program

Installing the Program

You may choose to place a short icon on your desktop to access Audacity

Installing the Program Continue with the installation wizard until

the installation is complete.

Installing the Program

The installation will only take a couple of minutes over a high-speed connection.

You may launch the program upon completion.

Converting Audacity Files

Audacity files are not recognized by most programs until they are exported as MP3 or WAV files.

You will need to download a program that converts the Audacity files to MP3 or WAVE files

SourceForge provides access to a program called Lame Encoder for this

Lame Encoder

Link to Lame

Encoder download

Downloading Lame Encoder

After clicking on the link to the Lame Encoder download, follow the directions for downloading the program

Most people download the program into the Audacity program folder to make it easier to find

You will need to locate one of the files in this program the first time you export an Audacity file as a MP3 file

Downloading Lame Encoder

Links to the zipped program files for Windows, Mac, and Linux are on the same web page.

Choose the version you need

Unzipping Lame Encoder Files You will need a decompression program such as WinZip to unzipped

the compressed Lame Encoder files. These should be unzipped to the folder they have been downloaded

to. If you are not sure where they will open, you may want to click on

“Save” and navigate to the folder you want them saved in. Files saved in Audacity folder

Unzipping the Lame Encoder Files You will need to unzip the Lame Encoder files

before they can be used

Recording Equipment

Desktop—will need a microphone or headphones with microphone

Laptop—may use built in microphone, but quality will be better with microphone or headset

Headphone/microphone sets are available for as little as $10 at most discount retailers and office supply companies

Microphone

Be sure your microphone is activated and the volume is turned up.

Microphone Boost

Basics of Audacity

Play

Record

Stop

Pause

Skip to Start

Skip to End

Recording in Audacity Click on the Record button from the

Audacity toolbar You will see purple sound waves move

across the screen as you record. This lets you know the program is recording.

Check the Recording After testing the recording, click on Play from the

toolbar to hear the recording. You should see a green sound meter flashing as the

recording is played back.

Sound Meter

Recording with Audacity More than one track can be recorded or added in

Audacity You can add music to the background of an audio

recording Tracks can be moved up

Editing Audacity Files You can select part of all of the sound waves

to cut or delete them The selected portion will appear darker

Recording Tips

If you mess up, use the Pause button to start and stop during the recording

When more than one person is recording, use the Pause button to switch the microphone to the other person rather than the Stop button

Always play the recording back before exporting it to ensure it is how you want it

Saving the Audacity File

Save the recording as an Audacity file before exporting it. This allows you to edit it within Audacity if needed.

Saving the Audacity File

A new folder is created for each Audacity project

Audacity files use the extension .aud

Exporting Audacity Files Audacity files are most often exported as MP3 or

WAV files You will need to know where you saved the Lame

Encoder program file the first time you export a file Multi tracks will be mixed down to one mono

channel when exported

MP3 Files

MP3 files will have a .mp3 extension on them, and can have either the same or different name than the Audacity file name.

Locating the Lame Encoder File The first time you export an Audacity file as a MP3

file, the program will need to locate the Lame Encoder file

You may need to navigate to the location where you saved the files and change the file type to “All Files” to find the necessary files

Lame_enc.dll file needed first time files are exported

as MP3

Other Uses for Audacity

Mixing narration and background music to MovieMaker videos

Adding narration to PowerPoint slide shows

Improve language skills for English and foreign language students

Record lectures for students

Audacity Tutorials Text and video tutorials are available from:

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/manual-1.2/tutorials.html

http://www.how-to-podcast-tutorial.com/17-audacity-tutorial.htm

http://podcasting.about.com/od/podcastingsoftware/qt/Beginaudacity.htm

http://podcasting.about.com/od/podcastingsoftware/qt/Beginaudacity.htm

http://movies.atomiclearning.com/k12/audacity_pc

http://edweb.sdsu.edu/courses/edtec700/POD/resources.htm

Podomatic.comFree podcast host site

Podomatic Account

Goals: Create a Podomatic Account Complete steps to upload a podcast Listen to the podcast

Podomatic Account Website: www.podomatic.com Click on “Sign Up” in top right corner

Sign up link

Podomatic Account

Continue the registration process Give your podcast site a name that is easy

to remember.

Podomatic Account

You can edit your account information

Podcast Account

Click on “My Podcast” You can change the preferences and

design background of your page from here.

Preferences and

Design

First Podcast

Click on “Post an Episode” to upload or record a podcast

Complete the boxes

Record or import the

podcast, click on Post

Episode when done

Podomatic--MixoMatic Mixomatic lets

you add introd and outtro music to the podcast

With Record or MixoMatic, you record directly on the website—you will not have a copy of the audio file on your computer

Podomatic MixoMatic

Click on Publih when

finished.

Podomatic Podcast Page

Click on “My Podcast Page” to hear your podcasts.

My Podcast

page

Podcast Rubric

• Podcast rubric located on resource disk

• Modify rubric to meet needs of project

Podcasting Reflection How do you/could you integrate podcasting

into your curriculum?

How could students create their own podcasting in your classroom?

How might this technology enhance your existing lesson, units, or projects?