Podcasts

What is a Podcast?
A digital recording that can be created using your computer or downloaded from the internet. These recordings can be listened to on a computer and/or downloaded to an MP3 player such as an iPod for listening.

What do you need to create a podcast?
computer external microphone that connects to computer (optional) podcasting software such as Garageband, Audacity (Free), & Jing(Free). Selecting Podcasting Software Article You can also create free podcasts using Web 2.0 tools:
 * Audio Pal (@http://www.audiopal.com/)
 * Podomatic (@http://www.podOmatic.com/login)
 * for examples using Podomatic, please visit this Wiki page http://eslp4100ttu.wikispaces.com/Podcast+Stories

Sites for downloading educational podcasts
TN Electronic Learning Center Scroll to the bottom of the page and click link for "TDE on iTunesU" (TN Department of Education on iTunes University) Includes archived podcasts of training resources for TN teachers 10 Podcasts for Teachers and Kids The Education Podcast Network Podcast for Teachers Introduction to English Learning Podcasts In addition search the iTunes store for podcasts of interest to you.

Directions for Creating a Podcast of a Children's Book with Garage Band
The Greedy Triangle - Podcast Example The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Podcast Example

Using a Flip Cam and Uploading Video to iTunes
A simple way to create a podcast and share quickly is to use a Flipcam or other digital video camera. Transfer your video to your computer. iTunes has complete instructions for uploading videos at Making a Podcast - iTunes

Samples of videos created with this technique can be viewed at the following website Minerva Smith's Kindergarten Podcasts

Additional Resources Online and in Print
Guides & Tutorials - Podcasting in Education Free Podcasting Booklet Podcasting in Education Resources

Slideshare ESL Classroom Podcasting

Videos Create podcast with GarageBand


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