Podcasting
By Beth Rodgers & Chip Woods
What is a podcast?
• “A podcast is a multimedia file distributed over the Internet using syndication feeds, for playback on mobile devices and personal computers.” from Wikipedia
• No feed? It’s not a podcast!
• Listen whenever, whereveryou want – no iPod required!
Who makes them?
• Educators / Education Institutions– K-12 teachers– Colleges & Universities– Educational Media Resources
• News sources– NPR– BBC– Cable News
• Entertainment sources
Who uses them?
• Used in the classroom:– Subscribe to news & multimedia programs
(e.g. current events)– Subscribe to educational programs & supplements (e.g.
foreign language podcasts, science podcasts, etc.)
• Created in the classroom: – Supplements to class notes– Video demonstrations– Broadcast student presentations &
reports
Where do you search for podcasts?
• iTunes *
• PodGuide TV
• Podcasting News
• Podcast Alley
• Podcast.net
• Podcast Pickle
• Yahoo! Podcasts
How do you subscribe to podcasts?
• Subscribe in iTunes!– Search the iTunes Store for Podcasts
• In iTunes Store, search or browse for podcasts• Click the “Subscribe” button to add it to your list of
Podcasts to download
– Copy/paste URLs in iTunes• In iTunes, select from Main Menu:
“Advanced” “Subscribe to Podcast”
How do I make one?
• If you are interested in creating a podcast of your own for school-related purposes only, please take a “Getting Started” flyer and setup an appointment to speak with Beth Rodgers or Chip Woods!
• Beth Rodgers– [email protected]
• Chip Woods– [email protected]
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