Creating Better Podcasts
- 1. Creating Better Podcasts Dan Medakovic , Operitel Richard Nantel , Brandon Hall Research September 26, 1:15 p.m.
- 2. So Many Questions… What is a podcast? Why have they become popular? Why use them for learning? What software/hardware do you need? What are the steps to produce, publish, and subscribe to a podcast? Tips, tricks, and resources Integrating podcasting into learning architecture
- 3. What Is a Podcast? i Pod + Broad casting = Podcasting Usually audio (but not always) Syndication/subscription (always)
- 4. Why Have Podcasts Become Popular?
- 5. Why Have Podcasts Become Popular?
- 6. Why Use Podcasts for Learning
- 7. Podcasting Options Audacity / Freeware apps ProTools LE / Mbox Phone in Services Professional Audio Production Facility / Marketing & Communications Co. Garage Band (Mac) Cubase/Vegas/Cakewalk etc. Web Based V/O Services 1000’s Free 100’s
- 8. DIY- What You Need (Audio Podcast) Text
- 9. Zoom H2 Microphone ($200)
- 10. Audacity (Free)
- 11. Podcasting Workflow RSS mp3
- 12. Let’s Record!
- 13. Let’s Edit!
- 14. Let’s Publish! (A few options) Use a commercial hosting service (Easy and low-cost) Upload it to a Blog (Easy and free!) Host your own podcasts (Medium easy and free!)
- 15. Creating the RSS file <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/DTDs/Podcast-1.0.dtd" version="2.0"> <channel> <title>Creating Better Podcasts</title> <itunes:author>Richard Nantel and Dan Medakovic</itunes:author> <itunes:link rel="image" type="video/jpeg" href="http://brandon-hall.com/richardnantel/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/richardsmiling.jpg">Richard Nantel</itunes:link> <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit> <category>Audio Blogs</category> <link>http://www.brandon-hall.com/podcasts/podcasts.shtml</link> <description>Audio Podcasts by Brandon Hall Research</description> <language>en-us</language> <copyright>All rights reserved</copyright> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:14:12 GMT</lastBuildDate> <ttl>60</ttl> <item> <title>Creating Better Podcasts</title> <link>http://www.brandon-hall.com/podcasts/podcastingpromo.mp3</link> <itunes:author>Richard Nantel and Dan Medakovic</itunes:author> <category>Audio Blogs</category> <itunes:duration>00:48</itunes:duration> <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit> <description> (Running Time 00:48)</description> <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:09:35 GMT</pubDate> <enclosure url="http://www.brandon-hall.com/podcasts/podcastingpromo.mp3" length="780851" type="audio/mpeg"/> </item> </channel> </rss>
- 16. Free RSS Generators http://www.applytools.com/cgi-bin/sa/podcast/podcast.cgi http://www.tdscripts.com/webmaster_utilities/podcast-generator.php http:// podcastgen.sourceforge.net /
- 17. Online Resources Name Description URL Cost Audio Bag Royalty free music. Pro. Intro/Outro with Music http://audiobag.com/ $7-$29 / music clip $57 / $77 (both) ClickCaster Podcast publishing/hosting site. Support audio and video podcasts. http://www.clickcaster.com/ Free - $29.99 / mo. GabCast Podcasting service. Let’s you phone in your audio. http://www.gabcast.com/ Free- $12/mo/channel Neosounds Royalty Free Music http://www.neosounds.com/ $14.95 - $34.95
- 18. Hardware USB Microphone ($25) Zoom H2 ($200) Pro Tools LE and M Box hardware $400 www.digidesign.com Microphone - $100 (get a metal one) Recommend SURE SM57
- 19. Software Audacity (Free) Garage Band (Mac Only) Pro Tools Cubase
- 20. Integrating Podcasts into Learning Architecture Simply create a PodCast area on your website with RSS feed or include in Blogs, Wikis, etc. (one to many) Use a Document Library such as SharePoint Rich search, meta data, content management Audience Targeting One to many groups
- 21. Integrating Podcasts into Learning Architecture Assign them to learners via an LMS Target community, region, location, business unit, job position, competency Include link in course registration message Use a self-assessment button to track completion Create a short post-assessment to test comprehension Include them in blended Learning Tracks (podcast assigned upon Success or Failure of Learning Event) Sell them via E-Commerce engine
- 22. Audio Tips Start with the best source recording You can hear the room – avoid large rooms, reflective/hard surfaces Use a good microphone and audio interface Use a pop-screen Use a mic stand (table top or boom stand) Watch your levels Normalize your audio
- 23. Audio Tips Cont’d Think of quality production values: Interesting, dynamically varied voice(s) Imagine the audience (perform, don’t just read) Include musical breaks/intros