10/12/2006

An Introduction to Podcasting

Description of workshop: This session explores and explains this revolutionary new classroom tool that lets anybody with a microphone, a computer and an Internet connection publish audio shows that can be listened to by people anywhere in the world. Because the barriers to entry are very low, podcasting is rapidly becoming a popular way for people share audio content. This workshop will present a basic introduction to podcasting by highlighting the unlimited opportunities this tool can provide for teachers and students. Topics covered will include: how a podcast works, how to listen/subscribe to podcasts, the benefits/uses of podcasts, and an overview of technology necessary to launch your own podcast.

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Has the challenge been met? ;-) Indeed - Hudson Falls is on the board.

Looking forward to the next class. I have purchased an MP3 player and intend to incorporate Podcasting into a Communications unit for my Middle School Technology Education classes. Dan

Excellent Dan! After workshop #2 you will be ready to start producing your first podcast. Now the fun begins.

Rick

This week (1/2/07) I started having my 6th graders use the Audacity software to create introductions for their podcasts. Of course I downloaded audio files to the Teachershare drive for them to select from...trying to keep them focused on good audio clips vs. bad language...and they are eating this activity up. Of course they enjoyed 'mixing' tracks. I also have a microphone for them to record into...we actually started class by me having each of them introduce themselves and hear the recording. I might have them add to a Wiki I started 'shipwrecked' http://shipwrecked.pbwiki.com/FrontPage which came about from a colleague answering the students question on why I walk with a walking stick. We might let them do a book editing and reading. I also have set p a Wiki specifically for my 6th graders to discuss their podcast experience http://tech-knowledge-ist.pbwiki.com/ Dan V.