Podcasting and Podcatching in Education
Keystone AEA 1 Handout
Podcasting, iPods, along with digital recorders are fast becoming a useful and valuable classroom tool. Learn how teachers and students are using this 21st century tool to meet a variety of student needs.
The Education Podcast network (http://epnweb.org/) defines podcasting:
- Podcasting is essentially radio programming that can be produced with a standard computer, microphone, free software, and a web site for posting your programming.
- Podcasting can be listened to with any computer connected to the Internet and able to play standard MP3 audio files, or any mp3 player such as an iPod.
List of websites, podcasts, programs and tools used for this presentation:
Lit2Go is a free online collection of stories and poems in Mp3 (audiobook) format. (From the U of Florida – on iTunes U, syncs with iTunes)
iTunes U now for K-12 – (iTunes is a free program from Apple for Mac/Win, use to get and organize free podcasts!)
Other Featured Podcasts from the iTunes Store (in podcasts area)
6th Grade Lesson Plan Idea
Radio Days Webquest: http://www.thematzats.com/radio/
Podcast example:WindyCityMystery.mp3
Professional Development
Featured Podcast: CougarCast
Podbean.com is a free Podcast Social Subscribing site:
- Collect all your favorite podcasts in one place.
- Check out what other people are subscribing to.
- Share with your friends and get recommendations.
How are teachers within Keystone AEA (and elsewhere) using iPods and podcasts to promote learning with their students?
Examples:
- Student productivity and creative projects (Coulee Kids)
- Recording tests and other assessments (Theme 1D)
- Promoting their school (CRMS08)
- Test Reviews
- Class Notes
- Music Events
- Teach a new skill (Cookbook series)
- Daily announcements
- Digital Storytelling
- Self-Guided Tours
- Lectures
- Multi-lingual education
- Guest Speakers
*** Check out some examples on the Keystone AEA Weblog server at http://moodle.aea1.k12.ia.us/weblog/
Web site resources for Educational Podcatching and Podcasting:
Educational Podcasts Network
http://epnweb.org/
Tranform Your Classroom with an iPod
http://www.springfield.k12.il.us/ipod/
Learning in Hand website
http://learninginhand.com/podcasting/index.html
Podcasting, Wikis, Blogs Lesson Plans
http://itmc.cesa5.k12.wi.us/digitaltools/PBW_Units.htm
iPods range in price from $49 for the iPod Shuffle, $299 for the iPod Touch
http://store.apple.com/us-k12/browse/home/shop_ipod?mco=MTIxODE5
Belkin TuneTalk Stero Microphone ($59 from Apple, check out IEC AV Buy for Fall 2008)
http://store.apple.com/us-k12/product/TG217LL/A?mco=MTIxODk3Mw
Some rationale for creating podcasts…
- Creating a podcast helps students practice skills such as vocabulary, writing, editing, public speaking, and presentation skills.
- Students also practice “working world” skills such as communication, time management, and problem solving.
- Podcasting may be used as a form of assessment, allowing students to demonstrate their learning.
Programs used to create podcasts:
Garageband (Macintosh only) – create music, audio, enhanced and video podcasts, software free on Macs
http://www.apple.com/ilife/garageband/
Audacity (Mac or PC) – open source audio sound editor for Mac/Win
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
Royalty free audio
http://soundsnap.com
http://ccmixter.org
http://www.freesound.org
Web site resource for music, sound effects, etc. to use in podcasts
Soundzabound – a resource made available through licensing from Keystone AEA. This is a royalty-free library of downloadable mp3 files with unlimited rights for education. http://www.soundzabound.com/
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