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com Objectives After completing the web-based lesson on the educational uses of podcasting, distance educators will be able to: Identify attributes that make a successful podcast Identify appropriate software for developing podcasts Podcasting Defined iPod + broadcasting = podcasting Podcasting is the process of recording or storing audio and/or video content on the Internet for downloading and playback using iPods, MP3 players, computers, and other electronic gear that plays back audio and/or video files(Simonson, Smaldino, Albright, & Zvacek, 2012, p. 130). Ways to Use Podcasts Lectures students can listen at their leisure Class announcements - a nice touch to make an online class more personal Recorded feedback - students can make better meaning of criticism Foreign languages - a great way for students to listen to correct pronunciations Audio books - excellent for students on the go and for learners who have visual impairments Speeches - a good way for learners to get a clear idea of delivery techniques in public speaking Music programs - for students who practice with an instrument or others in a music appreciation course Spoken word or poetry recommended for English teachers Test preparation and study guides Synchronized slideshows - narration and photographs are combined to guide students through a tour of information Student audio/video projects - role-play, debate, and conduct interviews Benefits Learners can go at their own pace Learning can take place any time in any place Content can reinforce previously presented information Allows students with disabilities to access content Content can be re-used and revised Elements of a Great Podcast Recording quality the most critical element of a podcast Engaging narration use inflection to show emotion and engagement with the content Proper planning may include scripts and storyboards Structure include segments of timed intervals and dont go over 15 minutes

More Elements of a Great Podcast Appropriate editing use software to edit unpolished segments Quality assurance thoroughly check your podcast for broken links and typos once its ready for uploading What Youll Need to Get Started PC with Internet connection Headphones Microphone Web server space Software Free Podcasting Software Audioboo.com This software can be used to create web-based audio. This site requires you to register and log in. You can upload audio files already recorded or record directly into the web browser. You can also follow other users, meaning youll be notified whenever they create a new audio file and share it. Voxopop.com This is a service which can be used to create asynchronous audio discussions. Its interactive and allows listeners to record a response to the audio they hear. If you want to create discussion around your podcast topics, this is the software for you. Discussion threads can be downloaded to mobile devices. Podomatic.com Podomatic allows you to create podcasting channels. This is a good tool if you want to create a regular themed show. You can create a web-based homepage for shows that you record directly into the web browser without having to download additional software. Audacity.com This software includes easy to use editing tools. Once you download the software, you can record and save information without having to access the Internet until youre ready to upload your podcast.

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