Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Use Podcasts!

Students:  Would you rather talk than type?  Then Podcasting may be the answer for you!


What is a Podcast? According to Wikipedia:

"A podcast is a type of digital media consisting of an episodic series of audio files subscribed to and downloaded through web syndication or streamed online to a computer or mobile device. The word is a neologism derived from "broadcast" and "pod" from the success of the iPod, as podcasts are often listened to on portable media players."(Interesting that it was derived from the iPod....)

So... a Podcast is just simply an audio recording!

How to Podcast:
  • First you need to record your Podcast. There are many ways to make a recording.  If you have a microphone on your computer you can use your computer to record.  You can also use most smartphones as well!  Try out Audacity online to record your episode. 
  • Once it is recorded, where will you put this audio recording?  Where will you upload it on the internet to be able to share it?  Here are some Podcasting services online:

Students:  Have you tried Podcasting?  Or do you plan to?  
Do you have any questions or maybe suggestions for others who would like to try it?

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