a podcasting primer
DESCRIPTION
This session will introduce you to the basics of podcasting -- the process of publishing and distributing audio files over the Web. We’ll discuss how to record your content, how to distribute your podcasts via RSS on your WordPress website, and how to subscribe to podcasts using iTunes or other podcast aggregators. Educational uses of podcasting within Extension will be emphasized.TRANSCRIPT
A Podcasting PrimerTech TuesdayMay 25, 2010
Molly ImmendorfInstructional Technology Specialist
Lisa LinfieldTechnology Education Specialist
Today’s Topics
What is podcasting?
How does it work? How do I create a podcast? How do I listen to a podcast?
What are the implications for teaching and learning in Cooperative Extension?
Podcasting is…
…technology used to push audio or video content from websites to subscribers who then listen to that content at their convenience on an audio player or computer that supports .mp3 files.
How does it work?
Non-subscribers searching for content can listen, too.
PodcasterRecords Audio /Video content…
Subscribers download podcast via a Podcatcher (software used to collect podcast feeds and transfer them to computer or mp3 player)
…and then posts audio/video content on a website where people can subscribe to it via RSS
Plan & Prep, Produce, Publish, Promote
What is your topic? Format
Solo? Interview? Music? Length of podcast Frequency of episodes Outline/Script
Plan & Prep, Produce, Publish, Promote
Microphone + headset Computer or portable recording
device Recording and editing software
MP3 converter Internet connection Accessible PDF version (transcript)
Recording Record directly onto computer
computer + sound card + headset + podcasting software
Record remotely and then transfer digital recording to computer digital Recorder + Microphone
Overview of podcasting software Audio Recorder & Editor
Audacity (http://audacity.sourceforge.net/) MP3 Encoder
LAME or iTunes Media Player for testing
Windows Media iTunes
Hosting site WordPress
Transcription/Speech to text software
Audacity Demo
Plan & Prep, Produce, Publish, Promote
Hosting of .mp3 file WordPress
PDF transcript of audio Transcription/Speech-to-Text software
such as Dragon Naturally Speaking Benefits of accessible podcast:▪ Easier for search engines to find your content▪ Sometimes audio is impractical or
inappropriate
WordPress Demo
Plan & Prep, Produce, Publish,
Promote Consistent theme and interesting
content Descriptive tagging Listener feedback/comments Podcasting directories Social networks Include links to podcast feed in email
signature
Find and listen to podcasts Subscribe to podcasts
Search tools: iTunes, Podcast Alley, huffduffer Connect portable media player to computer Podcast software (Podcatcher)
automatically loads new podcast episodes onto it. iTunes Juice▪ www.podcatchermatrix.org (compare various
podcatchers and their features)
iTunes
Install iTunes for free (www.apple.com/itunes)
iTunes store Search for podcasts by category, genre,
top shows, provider. Can listen to show in iTunes, download a
single episode, or subscribe to all future episodes
iTunes demo
Implications for Teaching and Learning in Extension Podcasting uses entertainment
devices (iPods, etc.) for educational purposes Non-threatening
Access to educational programming on demand t0 anyone, anywhere, anytime No travel required
Production costs are low