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Podcasts for Education
PodcastHow can I
use it?What is
it?
How do I create it?
What is it?A Podcast is an audio recording, similar to a radio program, that is made available on the Internet to listen to or download to a personal audio player.
Podcast Examples….
http://phsespanoldos.pbwiki.com/
http://www.podcastalley.com/podcast_genres.php?pod_genre_id=7
http://www.apple.com/itunes/whatson/podcasts/
How can I use it? assessment tool 24/7 availablility of key info. audio directions lectures/class information record original music help with literacy record student written scripts/plays embed into blog, web page, etc. Possibilities are endless!!!
Benefits…. improve student learning reach the different learning styles 24/7 availability for students engaging and motivating real audience for student work practice speaking skills integrating/teaching new technology
How do I create it?
Set up account
Record Listen
How do I create it?
1. Register for an account at one of the following websites:
http://www.phonecasting.com/
http://www.gabcast.com/
How do I create it?
2. Create channel to house the individual recordings/episodes.
- Can make a channel for each class that you teach, subject matter, etc.
How do I create it?
3. Record episodes through cell phone.
1. Dial in via access phone number listed on website.
2. Enter channel # (gabcast) / phone # (phonecasting)
3. Enter password4. Record5. Save and Publish
How do students access it? Can give students web address for
gabcast or phonecasting.
Can put podcast on Itunes – Need to copy the xml link and paste it into itunes.
Can embed the podcast in a web page, pbwiki page, etc.
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