Tune In! Tune In! Podcasting Basics for the Classroom is the topic for a professional development series. This presentation is designed for teachers but can be used with students.

1. Podcasting Basics for the Classroom
Professional Development Series
Presenter: Kristiana Lightcap

2. What Is Podcasting?
*The delivery of audio files over the internet of
playback on a mobile device (MP3 player) or computer.
*A mixing of the words Broadcasting and Ipod.
*Users can subscribe to an RSS feed or through ITunes.
*RSS is a web feed format to web syndication.
*Users are notified when a new podcast episodes are posted.

3. Types of Podcasts
Educational
New and Information
Talk Shows
How to
Why Podcast?
To listen
To create and share
To communicate

4. Why Use Podcasting in Education?
As a project based tool for students
A tool for educational remediation
A tool for assistive technology
To provide self paced learning
To meet the needs of advanced learners to access
extra content
To provide a way for the school to have community
communication.

5. How do I create a Podcast?
Audio Recording Software
&
Lame Encoder Garage Band
Windows Computer Apple Computer

6. How Do I Create Podcast?
Items needed…..
Microphone
A Computer with
Internet Connection
Speakers or Headphones

7. The Process of Creating a Podcast
What is the purpose or content?
Who is your audience?
Write a script.
Is your Podcast teacher created or student created?
How long is the series?
Record, include music or sound effects to “soup” up your show.

8. The Process of Creating a Podcast
When Podcast is finished export as an MP3 file.
Set up a an RSS feed
What is an RSS?
Stands for Really Simple Syndication
RSS is the format for distributing news
and other web content. When you put
content into RSS and send that content to
other people or websites, it's called a feed.
Feeds attract the interest of the search
engines and they reach new audiences.
This will make your Podcast public.

9. Setting Up the RSS Feed
Use a feed free software to create the RSS (XML File)
Example sites:
PodBean
Podomatic
Google Reader
Post the file on your web server
Contact iTunes to Syndicate your Podcast, you must obtain a link
for subscribing.

10. How Do I Use Podcasts in my Classroom?
Try online educational podcasts, get inspired at:
Podcast Directories
iTunes
Podzinger
Podcat.net
iPodder
Podcast Alley
Odeo
Podomatic
KidCast

11. Most Importantly!
Have fun!
Enjoy listening to your own Podcast, student Podcasts, or
subscribe to your topic of choice!
Upload to your computer or go portable with a MP3 player.
Let’s get started in creating you own Podcast!

12. Websites
Free music and sound effects
www.ccmixter.com
www.freesound.org
www.soungle.com
References
Shamburg, C. (2008). National educational technology standards
for students: English language arts units for grades 9-
12. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.
Richardson, W. (2006). Blogs, wikis, podcasts, and other powerful
web tools for classrooms. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

13. Poster Design create in Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0
This poster example will be used to advertise the course.