iPod NOT required: Podcasting in the FCS Classroom
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This document provides an overview of how to create and use podcasts in the classroom. It discusses that a podcast is a collection of audio or video files that users can subscribe to and automatically download new episodes. It then gives instructions on how to create a free account on the website Gabcast to begin making podcasts, which only requires a phone. The document suggests various uses for podcasts in the classroom, such as for journaling, guest speakers, student presentations, assessing knowledge, and providing class updates. It emphasizes that podcasts should be used to enhance learning rather than just repeat lectures.
iPod NOT required: Podcasting in the FCS Classroom
- 1. Catherine L Dutton, MAT Lewisville ISD 2007 iPod NOTRequired: Podcasting in the FCS Classroom
- 2. Have you ever… Written an e-mail? Signed up for a free service? Downloaded music? Listened to a podcast? Created a podcast? © 2007 Catherine L Dutton
- 3. Podcast RSS mp3 A podcast is a collection of audio (or video) files that people can subscribe to and when new episodes are recorded, the files are automatically downloaded mp3 is a file format for audio files that produces a high quality sound RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication. It is a format that is used to publish frequently updated information. RSS can be used for podcasts, blog subscriptions, or news headlines. © 2007 Catherine L Dutton
- 4. Podcasts in the classroom… Journaling Guest Speakers Student Presentations Assessing knowledge Class Updates © 2007 Catherine L Dutton much more than recorded lecture
- 5. Tools for creating your own Free, web based program http://www.gabcast.com All you need is a telephone Free program to download http://audacity.sourceforge.net More options, but more equipment © 2007 Catherine L Dutton
- 6. For FCS Teachers www.fcstech.blogspot.com © 2007 Catherine L Dutton
- 7. First task: Create an account with Gabcast Must verify e-mail address before you can login Task 2: Sign in to www.gabcast.com use e-mail address and password
- 8. 1 3 4 2 1. Channels are like your radio stations 2. Each channel will have a description 3. Call the US 1-800 number to create your podcast 4. You must use the appropriate channel number and password
- 9. © 2007 Catherine L Dutton Manage episodes will give you the opportunity to edit and delete individual podcasts
- 10. © 2007 Catherine L Dutton Episodes are each individual podcast for a channel Think of a television show- the channel is like the TV series The episode is the weekly (or in the case of podcasting, daily or monthly) airing
- 11. 1 2 3 © 2007 Catherine L Dutton 1. a.Tag- Rename and describe the podcast b.Red X- Delete podcast 2. Play podcast 3. Look at subscription options
- 12. 1 © 2007 Catherine L Dutton Remember, subscribing is what sets a podcast apart from other audio files
- 13. © 2007 Catherine L Dutton Catherine’s preferred ways to subscribe: 1. Internet Explorer 7 RSS 2. Google (or Yahoo if you like it better) 3. iTunes 4. RSS Feed into class Blog
- 14. www.fcstech.blogspot.com © 2007 Catherine L Dutton
- 15. Hints for Success Write out an outline or transcript first Teacher or guest podcasts should rarely exceed 20 minutes Two to three minutes is a reasonable period of time for students to podcast Use podcasts to enhance, reinforce, assess or …. But not to repeat! © 2007 Catherine L Dutton
- 16. Podcasts in the classroom… Journaling Guest Speakers Student Presentations Assessing knowledge Class Updates © 2007 Catherine L Dutton much more than recorded lecture