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Jayson Stewart, Espanola High School
me Media Arts and Comm
Tech teacher since 2007 Secondary educator for
five years and elementary for four Media Arts Part 1 Producer of Spartan Youth Radio Graphic artist, painter, actor,
media consultant, writer, film maker, and community activist.
objectives To understand what podcasting
is To learn how podcasting is used
in education To know what is needed as a
podcast consumer and a podcast producer
To record, edit and publish a short podcast
podcasting Audio or video file “Show” format Time-shifted: Subscription-
enabled Portable and Repeatable Accompanied by “show notes”
background Popularized in August 2004 Enabled by two elements:
RSS enclosures (Really Simple Syndication) Podcasting software and services
Initially one show style podcast available:“Daily Source Code” with Adam Curry
2007: 20 million podcasts; today? unclear
All mainstream media is podcasting 2005: Apple added podcast support to
iTunes
What makes podcasts desirable?
Listen while doing something else Time-shifted content Narrowcasted audiences Alternative and niche content User-generated and non-commercial Independent of regulators Easy to create
Educational benefits Easy to create Unlimited creativity… historical
reenactments, interviews, panel debates, dramatic pieces, standup comedy, music dj shows, performances, radio play, lessons and lectures etc.
Teaches marketable skills: planning, production, editing, public speaking, design, engineering, teamwork, etc.
Can lead to post secondary opportunities in audio production, broadcasting, journalism, web design, engineering, etc.
Helps motivate kids. Gives them a voice. Teaches Media Literacy skills.
Finding and subscribingto podcasts
iTunes
winamp
others
The technology
The technologyThe bare minimum
A USB microphone (about $10) * A computer (nothing fancy) Recording / editing software (free)
Audacity (Mac and Windows)http://audacity.sourcefourge.net
Garageband (preloaded on Mac iLife)
*Smartphones with WAV/MP3 capabilities*FirstClass voice mail
The technologyModerate setup: The SYR SetUp
Computer with LOTS of memory Mixer - $300 Condenser microphone - $100 - $300 Microphone stand (tabletop or floor model) -
$35 Pop screen - $25 Portable Recording Device - $150
Upload the file FTP site (can be complicated) Automated processes Your own blog or website
About spartan youth radio Launched April 2007 with an
Espanola High School focus despite criticism
$1500 investment from the RDSB Innovation Fund (no longer available)
About spartan youth radio - now Produced by 15-25 students Consumed by fans on every
continent on the planet Over 54,000 downloads of our audio
and video programs in five years Interviews, drama, music shows,
opinion pieces, documentaries Job Training
Have fun and be
creative
Jayson StewartTEACHER
Media Arts, Communication TechnologyAboriginal Cultures, English
Espanola High School
PRODUCERspartanyouthradio.com
(705) 869-1590 ext 6264