Why Podcast? Why Not!

Podcasting is… A digital audio file that is created, shared and heard. It can be watched or listened to anywhere and anytime and across different devices.

How Podcasts Are Used? Great alternatives for delivering research content or lessons to students who need remedial or extended support Students can share their learning experiences with each other and also with other students from other schools Teachers can use them to provide additional and revision material to students to download and review at a time that fits them the best. Benefits auditory learners and helps them in their learning Allows students to develop several important skills such as researching, writing, speaking effectively, solving problems, managing time, grabbing attention and improving their vocabulary.

Why Students Love It! The students write/perform for a real audience. The students are excited and care about what they were doing. Students thought about what they were writing and saying Authentic Assessment

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Educational Podcast Sites A.T.TIPSCAST ( winner ) Circulating Ideas Classroom 2.0 Live EdCeptional on EdReach Educasting from Ireland EduTalk ESL Pod Future of Education Gamers Advancing Meaningful Education Geek SLP Google Educast on EdReach Infinite Thinking Machine Inside Learning Teachers Teaching Teachers Ted Talks – Education The BackChannel on EdReach The Ed Tech Crew Therapy and Learning Services Teacher Cast L4L Nerdy Cast

Equipment Needed Microphone Headphones Software Many computers have an internal mike. You may plug an external mike in also. Headphones Plug into the computer to allow you to monitor your voice as others will hear it Software An audio editing software such as Audacity (PC) or Garageband (Apple)

Before Starting a Podcast Internet Safety First names only Do not list addresses or meeting places Know and follow current copyright laws Music Photos What is acceptable to use? Asking permission

Create a Podcast Record an audio file. Edit your audio and add music if you wish. Convert the file to an mp3 format. Upload the file to a web server. Listen and share your podcast.

Work Time Write a Script Length should be 2-3 minutes. Open aTube Catcher program and record your script