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TAKE THE PLUNGE INTO PODCASTING: TIPS AND TECHNIQUES TO MAKE YOUR JUMP EASIER October 8, 2009 -ILA Peoria Presenters: Beth Duttlinger, ALS & Amy Glass, ICC

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PowerPoint presentation by Beth Duttlinger and Amy Glass for the Illinois Library Association (ILA) Conference October 9, 2009

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TAKE THE PLUNGE INTO PODCASTING:

TIPS AND TECHNIQUES TO MAKE YOUR JUMP EASIER

October 8, 2009 -ILA Peoria

Presenters: Beth Duttlinger, ALS & Amy Glass, ICC

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A podcast has essentially three things:It is a recorded audio or

video.It is not singular but

released episodically .It can be downloaded

through web syndication.

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Why are podcasts created?

Meet the needs of your audience (time-saving, on-demand, user control)

Easy to use, low cost and fits into today’s mobile world

Easy to set up and manage

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Continued…Why are podcasts created?Increases information delivery

optionsAdaptable to different learning

stylesSupplements classroom

instruction

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What are some of the applications of podcasts?

Recorded lectureswww.ted.comacademicearth.orgocw.mit.eduwww.youtube.com/edu

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Create a “show” in cyberspace

grammar.quickanddirtytips.com

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Develop a following to market something

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How are libraries using podcasts?

Instructional tutorialsICC created tutorials to provide online

instruction on library resources and techniques

www.icc.edu/library/howDoIUseAllThisStuff.asp

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Public RelationsRolling Prairie Library System originally

created “Think outside the barn @ your library,” which uses the Campaign for America’s Libraries’ “@ your library” brand, for the 2007 Farm Progress Show (4:25)

www.pio.ala.org/visibility

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Book reviewsPierce County Library (WA) staff

member, Steve Campion, reviews 1776 in audio podcast (3:04)

www.piercecountylibrary.org/blogs.aspx?blog_id=7&posting_id=274

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Library advocacyLunch Money's song "I Love My

Library" as seen at the Downers Grove Public Library (2:17)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SslM_q0WIGQ

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Preparation:

Know your audienceKnow your purposeLearn scripting and

storyboarding basics

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Basic Principles of audio/video production:

Use a combination of words and verbal narration

Present info in bite sized chunks

Use clear outlines and headings Present in a conversational style

Remove extraneous information

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Use attention grabbers Slow it down Focus on the big picture Set specific goals for your podcast

Continued…Basic Principles of audio/video production:

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And specifically for video:

On screen text should be located near corresponding images

Synchronize animation and narration

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Basic Principles of podcasting:

Outline/storyboard Write a script (ADA compliance) Basic podcast form What to include on your podcasting page

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Think about the production stages: stages:

record editproduce share

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Podcasting tools:

Microphone Computer Camcorder/webcam (optional) Audacity (FREE!) Video editing software

Free For purchase

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Regarding Sharing:

Don’t forget YouTube! Make your podcast available in more than one format for downloading

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Tips & Tricks

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During the planning stages: KISS – Keep it Short and Simple

Make one big presentation into several smaller ones

Outline your presentation, including mouse clicks, search examples, etc.

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During the writing/scripting stage:

Tell people what they are going to see and what they should learn

Include both words and actions, including “callouts”

Have someone ELSE read the script before beginning to record

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During the practice stage:

Read the script aloud How awkward does your writing

sound? Do mouse movements while reading the script?

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During the recording stage: Find a place with no audio distractions

Leave blank space at the beginning and end of a recording (for editing purposes)

Recording voice – be casual and friendly (while reading your

script!)

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Sharing completed podcasts:

Upload to podcatcher(s) &/or directories• itunes• Podcast Alley• YouTube

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Sharing…continued:

Embed in website

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Sharing…continued:

Check and recheck – once loaded, it’s out there in cyberspace

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Resources:

technologytrainingwheels.pbworks.com/podcasting

delicious.com/thelibrarian/podcasting

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What questions do you have?

Beth Duttlinger, Library Development ConsultantAlliance Library System600 High Point LaneEast Peoria, IL 61611309-694-9200 ext. [email protected]

Amy Glass, Reference LibrarianIllinois Central CollegeOne College DriveEast Peoria, IL [email protected]