Podcasting A new method of publishing
What is Podcasting? “Podcasting is a method of publishing files via the Internet, allowing users to subscribe to a feed and receive new files automatically. It became popular in late 2004, intended largely for downloading audio files onto a portable audio player. However, listening to podcasts does not require a portable device and it is not traditional "broadcasting" to a mass audience at a fixed time. “
History Internet radio Blogging Audio-blogging Moblogging Vlogging – Video-blogging RSS feeds, aggregators
Listen to Podcasts Any computer with soundcard / speakers or headphone MP3 player – optional iPod, any MP3 player will work
The Originals Stephen Downes Adam Curry Dave Winer These podcasts are developed by adults and the content is often not suitable for children
Podcast Directories Podcast Alley ipodder.org iPodderx audio.weblogs
Educational Podcasting Stephen Downes David Warlick
Kids’ Podcasts Room 208, a multi-level classroom podcasting from the USA M&M Online Magazine, Brandon Middle School, USA Tangled up in Purple, Podcast Directory – schools category
Aggregators – Downloading Tools iPodderhttp:// (All platforms) iTuneshttp:// (Mac / Windows) jPodderhttp:// (Windows / Linux) iPodderXhttp://ipodderx.com/ (Mac only) Dopplerhttp:// (Windows only)
Educational Value Offers alternative to traditional “publishing” Collaborative Authentic audience Reflection Listening and speaking WOW factor! – Engagement!
Making Your Own Podcasts 1. Make an audio recording. Use Garageband or Audacity on the Mac; Acid Express or Audacity on the PC. Save the file as an MP3 and make sure that it has an ID3Tag. 2. Upload your Podcast. Use your favourite FTP programme to upload your Podcast to your website 3. Write your RSS2 enclosure tag 4. Link to your Podcast – ADVERTISE!
Tools - Hardware Decent microphone Quiet space You DON’T need an iPod!
Tools - Software Audacity – (PC or Mac) Acid Express (PC) Garage Band (Mac)
ID3 Tags “Metadata” – information about the MP3 Title, author, date, etc Displays on your MP3 player / Audio software Audacity automatically creates ID3 tags
RSS Feeds Stands for: Rich Site Summary or Really Simple Syndication Write your own your-own-rss-feed your-own-rss-feed Software help Blogging software – Wordpress, Moveable Type support Podcasting
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