1. PODCASTING – What? Why? How? AETC 2007

2. Let us introduce ourselves: Lauren Woolley Technology Program Area Specialist Shelby County Schools Leslie Cash Technology Resource Teacher Shelby County Schools

3. What is a PODCAST? Audio or video file – like a radio or television show Accessed in multiple ways Web page or blog PodCast aggregator Mp3 portable players

4. Why is a PODCAST of value in education? The power of the spoken word Appeals to auditory learners Anytime, anyplace – “m-learning” Capture the instructor’s enthusiasm Can listen multiple times for review Increase student involvement (i.e., presentations) Accommodates mobile learning to support life long learning. The WHAT, WHEN, and WHERE under your control.

5. Why make this move in Shelby County? Taking Student Centered Learning to a New Level Involves multimedia - multidisciplinary Uses new technology to benefit learners Learner centered Meets the needs and expectations of all types of learners Supports differentiated learning Heavy writing requirement Incorporates 21 Century Skills Provides alternative teaching approaches

6. Educational Uses: Student Produced Final presentation Journaling Independent learning products Interviews/debates Radio Willow Web ColeyCastColeyCast (sample)sample Mr. JaffeMr. Jaffe (sample)sample Shelby County Show & Tell (sample: Save the Mantee / Driver Safety )Save the Mantee Driver Safety

7. Educational Uses: Instructional Change teaching strategies Provide reinforcement Reteaching skills anytime Student and parent communication Chemistry National Geographic Story Nory Math Grad Math Grad (sample)sample Colonial WilliamsburgColonial Williamsburg (sample)sample Bobby BucketBobby Bucket (sample)sample Vocab Minute Vocab Minute (samples: Junior / Senior )JuniorSenior Learn Out Loud San Diego Zoo Dan’s Math

8. Educational Uses: Communication/Professional Development Discovery Education Network (sample)sample Shelby County Show & Tell (School Tour )School Tour TechLearningTechLearning (sample)sample

9. How do you make a PODCAST? With a PC Audacity and MovieMaker With a MAC GarageBand and iMovie Interactive White Boards Digital Recorders PowerPoint Photo Story

10. Podcast Resources Kathy Schrock’s Podcast Rubric Podcasting Tools Podsafe Audio Gary Stager Support for Educators Engage: Podcasting Plus Free Sound Project Podcast Host Edublog Podbean Feedburner Hipcast

11. Contact Us Leslie Cash lcash@shelbyed.k12.al.us Lauren Woolley lwoolley@shelbyed.k12.al.us Presentation may be found: http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/tech/aetc.htm http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/tech/podcast/homepage.htm (more info on podcasts)