Introduction to Classroom Podcasting
Podstock Southwest - 2009
Why Use Podcasting?
How Can Creating a Podcast Enhance Classroom Learning?
Podcasts Can Be Useful Tools Encourage Creativity and Collaboration
Students work and plan their podcast together
Gives Students a VoiceThey are allowed to share their thoughts
and reach many people during the process.
Authentic AudienceThere is a global audience outside the
classroom.
Podcasts Can Be Useful Tools Teaches Effective Communication Skills
There is accountability in getting a message across.
Engages Students in their LearningThey are more likely to work towards
goals enthusiastically.
Offers a Window Into the ClassroomOffers an opportunity to hear what
students are studying and learning.
Getting Started
What You Need to Record a Podcast
Pre-Production Plan the podcast
The finished product will be much better if a procedure is chosen and followed
Gather equipmentYou will need a microphone and a computer
Become familiar with softwareLearn the basics of Audacity
Production Rehearse the Podcast
Practice makes perfect. It will cut down on edit time!
Record the PodcastNow students are ready. Use a quiet room if
possible.
Edit the PodcastFine tune the podcast and add finishing touches.
Sharing With the World
How To Get Your Message To Others
Post-Production Convert to MP3 Format
Audacity is able to do this through a program decoder.
Upload to InternetOnce you have the proper format, it is easy to upload to any media storage website.
Share with the World
Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]
Class Blog: http://tinyurl.com/6xqej2
Class Wiki: http://tinyurl.com/p54dmb
Thank You For Participating!
Resources Classroom Tech – Brian Grenier
http://classroomtech.pbworks.com/Podcasting Western Australia Department of Education
http://tinyurl.com/lnv7qy Tools for the TEKS – Wesley Freyer
http://tinyurl.com/5q8odm Discovery Education – Kathy Schrock
http://tinyurl.com/32okrb School of the Epiphany, San Francisco – Nathan
Shelley http://userwww.sfsu.edu/~nshelley/resources.html
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