Created for Catholic school educators and staff of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, Texas. Part of the Daughters of St. Paul's Media Literacy Certification Course, 2010.

1. PODCASTING
with Angela Santana
MEDIA LIT. CERT. WEEK

2. “Relay the same old truths in new forms, with fresh tone
and spirit.” – Isaac Hecker, Founder: Paulist Fathers
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3. What is it?
• [i]Pod + [broad]cast
• Likened to “radio on demand”
• Download to computer / device
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4. What is it?
• [i]Pod + [broad]cast
• Likened to “radio on demand”
• Download to computer / device
hands-on
example:
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5. What is it?
• [i]Pod + [broad]cast
• Likened to “radio on demand”
• Download to computer / device
What’s the big deal?
• Portable • Universal
• Free • Easy to produce
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6. “I’M TOO BUSY.”
“THIS ISN’T FUN.”
What’s the big deal?
• Portable • Universal
• Free • Easy to produce
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7. LEARNING “I’M TOO BUSY.”
FAITH “THIS ISN’T FUN.”
What’s the big deal?
• Portable • Universal
• Free • Easy to produce
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8. LEARNING “You earn trust by giving of
yourself, contributing to the
FAITH community or conversation or
both and only after trust is
earned can you then ask for
something in return. It’s no longer
about one-way communication
but a dialog.” – Jason Falls
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9. LEARNING “The most trusted voice on the
Internet according to consumers:
FAITH the voice of ‘a person like me.’”
– Edelman Trust Barometer ‘08
78 % of consumers trust peer
recommendations. –Erik Qualman
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10. LEARNING “Anecdotal evidence and research
suggest that teachers' integration
FAITH of digital tools into instruction is
sporadic. Many young people's
reliance on digital technology in
their outside lives stands in sharp
contrast to their limited use of it
in school.” – Education Week ‘07
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11. LEARNING “While creating podcasts, students
learn to research, write, develop
FAITH vocabulary, speak effectively,
manage time, solve problems,
and grab attention.”
– Information Today ‘06
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12. LEARNING “People who come [to Mass] every
Sunday—we’ve got them already.
FAITH What about the people who don’t
come, who identify with
Catholicism but don’t practice?
I’d like to reach out to them.”
– Fr. Art Garza
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13. LEARNING “The Pope knows that the Church
will be an efficacious presence in
FAITH the world that is taking shape
only to the extent that She
succeeds in keeping the truths of
the faith in close touch with the
emerging culture and the
younger, growing generations.”
- Director, Holy See Press Office
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15. Should I use podcasts?
• Do I use my “downtime” wisely?
• How do I learn?
• Will I make time for quiet?
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16. Should I podcast?
• Do I have a unique perspective?
• Do I have unique content to share?
• Who is my target audience?
• Am I committed to quality + consistency?
• Am I willing to make time for this?
• Does my content lend itself to audio presentation?
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17. How do I podcast?
PRE-PRODUCTION:
CONTENT PREPARATION
• What do I want to discuss?
• What does my audience need?
• How can I present this in an interesting way?
• DECIDE: FORMAT
• CREATE: OUTLINE
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18. How do I podcast?
PRODUCTION:
RECORD, RECORD, RECORD.
1. Equip yourself.
2. Record a file.
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19. How do I podcast?
POST-PRODUCTION: FINISHING TOUCHES
1. Edit the file.
2. Publish the file for use.
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20. How do I share a podcast?
1. Equip yourself.
2. Tell people.
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21. Where can I learn more?
• Inspired Ministry Solutions
inspiredangela@gmail.com
• Diigo List
(will be sent to your inbox)
diigo.com/list/inspiredangela/MediaCertificationWk
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