Podcasting2009

Introduction

 * The Technology in Motion Program: [|www.inservice.ua.edu/tim]
 * Summer Workshop Handouts: http://uatim.wikispaces.com/Summer2009Workshops
 * UA TiM Shared Podcasting Resources: []
 * What is Podcasting: http://uatim.wikispaces.com/whatispodcasting
 * Printable Podcasting Resource: [|www.learninginhand.com/podcasting/booklet.html]

Workshop Agenda

 * Defining Podcasting
 * Finding Examples of Podcasts
 * Creating Podcasts using Audacity
 * Finding Sound Resources
 * Break
 * Practicing with Audacity
 * Using PowerMediaPlus
 * Podcasting with PowerMediaPlus
 * iTunes & RSS Feeds
 * Conclusion/Evaluations

PLEASE NOTE: We will break for lunch around 11:15. We will start promptly after lunch at 12:30.

What is Podcasting?

 * Podcasting in Plain English: []
 * Podcasting is simply an online broadcast. It can be in the form of digital audio or video files.
 * Contrary to popular belief, one does not need an iPod to create or listen to podcasts.
 * What equipment do you need to listen to or create podcasts?

Where can I find Educational Podcasts?
The following list is a good list of where you can find educational podcasts. However, you can also try using Google to search for podcasts. Many sites such as the History Channel and NASA have podcasts as well.


 * iTunes & iTunesU
 * Alex Podcast Treasury: http://alex.state.al.us
 * Learn Out Loud: [|www.learnoutloud.com]
 * Educational Podcast Network: []
 * Tony Vincent’s Podcast Directory: []
 * Podcast Alley: [|www.podcastalley.com]
 * Podcast Directory for Educators: [|www.recap.ltd.uk/podcasting]
 * PowerMediaPlus: via APTPlus (We’ll look at this one later.)

What is Audacity?

 * Audacity is free, open source software for recording and editing sounds.
 * Audacity Home Page: [|http://audacity.sourceforge.net]
 * Audacity Virtual Handout: http://uatim.wikispaces.com/Audacity
 * This link provides tutorials and downloads necessary for using Audacity.
 * There are also links for using Audacity in the classroom as well as links for sound downloads.

Using Audacity

 * The Tool Bar
 * Recording with the Microphone
 * Editing Sounds
 * Importing Sounds & Music
 * We will come back to this after we have explored some sound sites.
 * Audio Effects
 * Saving & Exporting
 * Two Files: 1) Project that you can edit 2) Sound file that you can play
 * Don’t forget about the LAME encoder if you want to export as an MP3.

Finding Sound Files

 * UA TiM Delicious Sound Links: []
 * UA TiM Sound Links: http://uatim.wikispaces.com/soundsites
 * The Free Sound Project: [|freesound.iua.upf.edu]
 * SoundSnap: [|www.soundsnap.com]
 * Flash Kit - Sound FX: [|flashkit.com/soundfx]
 * Podcast Bumper Music: [|bumpermusic.blogspot.com]
 * fOUR bEES Free Media: [|www.fourbees.com/fourbees/audelm.asp]
 * Podsafe Audio: [|www.podsafeaudio.com]
 * Mutopia: [|www.mutopiaproject.org]
 * ACIDplanet: [|www.acidplanet.com/tools/8packs]
 * Partners in Rhyme: [|www.partnersinrhyme.com]
 * Freeplay Music: []
 * Podsafe Music: []
 * Freeloops: [|www.freeloops.com]

Classroom Uses of Podcasting

 * Share book review
 * Document a field trip
 * Classroom news
 * Record a class discussion
 * Conduct interviews
 * Review curricular content
 * Also See: [|http://chatt.hdsb.ca/~magps/boylit/Podcasting%20in%20Education]
 * Also See: http://seanfitz.wikispaces.com/educational+uses+of+podcasting
 * Your Ideas?

Power Media Plus

 * PowerMediaPlus is a digital media resource provided to Alabama teachers by [|APTPlus].
 * It is similar to Discovery Education Streaming (formerly Unitedstreaming).
 * Log-in using your APTPlus or Unitedstreaming username and password.
 * May require some extra work during the workshop, but we will get accounts functioning.
 * Parents and students can register as well.
 * The Training Center link on the home page contains printable tutorials and video training modules if you are interested in learning more about this resource.

Podcasting with Power Media Plus

 * This is a totally free method of sharing your podcast.
 * PowerMediaPlus Podcast Tutorial: [|www.etseo.org/pmp/PMP_Podcasts.pdf]
 * Searching for & Subscribing to Podcasts
 * Publishing a Podcast
 * Adding Episodes to a Podcast

Subscribing to PowerMediaPlus Podcasts

 * iTunes
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 7
 * Other options

Some other tips about Podcasting

 * See [|http://chatt.hdsb.ca/~elses/boylit/Podcast%20checklist.pdf]