1. Podcasting 101 Region One ESC

2. Agenda I.Podcasting Basics II.Subscribe to podcasts III.Audacity basics IV.Create audio podcast with Audacity

3. What is podcasting? “Podcast” is derived from the terms “iPod” and “broadcast.” (You don’t need an iPod). Podcasts are media files (usually mp3 or video files) that are published to web sites, and then syndicated. Users subscribe to the feeds and the podcasts are downloaded automatically. Users may also download some podcasts manually. Example: http://www.npr.org/rss/podcast/podcast_detail.php?siteId=89697159 http://www.npr.org/rss/podcast/podcast_detail.php?siteId=89697159

4. Terminology RSS – Really Simple Syndication - is a family of Web feed formats used to publish frequently updated works such as blog entries, news headlines, and podcasts in a standardized format. Aggregator – “In computing, a feed aggregator, also known as a feed reader, news reader or simply aggregator, is client software or a Web application which aggregates syndicated web content such as news headlines, blogs, podcasts, and vlogs in a single location for easy viewing.” (from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSS_aggregator)

5. Terminology A podcast can be downloaded and delivered online via RSS feed (webfeed) subscriptions. Podcatchers are special RSS aggregators that transfer the files to your computer iTunes and Juice are aggregators or podcatchers (podcast receivers).

6. History of Podcasting Rooted in web radio 2003 Adam Curry, Tristan Louis and Dave Winer collaborated in using RSS technology and media content for podcast prototypes Stephen Downes (EdRadio) used RSS to demonstrate audio file aggregation Christopher Lydon (NPR) started linking MP3 files on his blog 2005 Apple Computers, Inc. integrated podcasts into iTunes Many podcast aggregator sites and directories appear From: http://www.podcastblaster.com/history-of-podcasting.html

7. Subscribing to Podcasts

8. Download podcast aggregators or podcast receivers (iTunes, Juice) to your computer Search for podcasts in the podcatcher directory or in websites with icons indicating podcasts are available Copy and post URL or RSS feed into aggregator to subscribe to and download podcasts

9. Subscribing to Podcasts Once you subscribe to podcasts, the feeds are downloaded to your computer After the podcasts are downloaded, you can play them on any media player…. …or transfer the podcast to an mp3 player, such as an iPod, Zune or other mp3 compatible device.

10. Creating Audio Podcasts

11. Plan the podcast Record “produce” “(script, content, multimedia with Audacity graphics, rubric) Export to Import to Syndicate on the mp3 compatible podcatcher web player (iTunes, Juice)

12. Credits Links: iTunes: http://www.apple/com/itunes Juice: http://juicereceiver.sourceforge.net/ Audacity: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Wiki: http://esc1library.pbwiki.com ccmixter (Creative Commons Music): ccmixter.org Contact: Maria Elena Ovalle movalle@esc1.net (956) 984-6055 Adapted from: Connie Swiderski, ESC XI and Sonia Garza, Edcouch-Elsa ISD.