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Podcasting got its name from the Apple IPod which hit the streets and became a permanent appendage to the teenage ear in 2004. The term combines two words: "iPod" – as in Apple iPod and "broadcasting." But you don't need an IPod to create a podcast and podcasts are not broadcast over the airwaves. Podcasts are available to any computer with an internet connection.
(This podcast clip was created at Clickcaster)
A podcast is a file – audio (MP3/MP4 format), video, images, text, PDF (a purest would say a podcast is audio only assigning the term vodcast to video etc.). A podcast is published to the internet – moved to a website server - for playback on mobile devices and personal computers. Podcasts may be distributed using either RSS or Atom syndication which can be subscribed to for free or for a fee. A podcast does not have to be distributed via syndication; simply point your audience to the website where your podcasts reside.
A typical podcast would include a music intro, intro to the cast, more music, the podcast message, music exit, and final comments, music out. Many podcasts use the same theme song. Make sure that the music you use is your own!
Shareology's Podcast Corner - Find out how Podcasting is revolutionizing education and how you can get started
Podcast and History
of Podcasting.Podcasting just turned two years old and this weekend is the second annual Podcast and Portable Media Expo in Ontario, California. With that in mind, here are PFAs 10 Podcasting Movers and Shakers.
Podcast Free America
Podcast Free America is dedicated to publishing authoritative information on podcasting for people of all technical levels. Whether a geek or computer shy, Podcast Free America has information that you can use to learn more about podcasting.
How to build a 10 minute podcast - guidelines for creating short, organized shows that can help you either get started in podcasting or organize your existing podcast into manageable, predictable chunks.
There is even a podcasting expo (Listen to podcasts from the presenters at this link) being held in Ontario, California. Even if you can't attend, it's informative to listen to the presenters talk about their sessions.
In September '06, a PodCamp was held in Boston ~ a PodCamp video.
Archive.org ~ The Internet Archive is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded to build an Internet library, with the purpose of offering permanent access for researchers, historians, and scholars to historical collections that exist in digital format.
Our Media ~ Publish and store video, audio and other media that you created! Share and discover independent media. Connect to a global community!
Learn how to create citizens media. Free storage & bandwidth forever! Includes aPersonal Learning Media Center.
SOME SAMPLES
Yesterday I created a podcast via Skype using GCast. I registered for GCast and recorded this Podcast using Skype. Part of this recording is actually a conference call -- SKYPE conferencing in GCAST and my website development partner. I took the embed code which was provided and added the code to this page -- and voila - the conference call podcast below.
I've created a Vaestro Audio Forum Channel ~ Vaestro is audio forum software that you can use on your web site for free. Talk to your friends, host interactive podcasts, or use it like an audio blog. Use it anytime you need to communicate with groups of people small or large. With Vaestro, everyone has a chance to speak and be heard. Our software is built to solve many problems with other methods of communication. In fact, it is built to become a new paradigm in mass media.
The following episode was created using GabCast -- also supports conference calls!
Also signed up for Odeo and tried out OdeoStudio below. Odeo's phone service is a lot like leaving a voice mail except the messages are instantly converted to mp3 and saved on the web.
Eric Langhorst uploads 20-minute " studycasts" to help his eighth-grade history students at South Valley Junior High in Liberty, Mo., get ready for tests; some even study while walking their dogs.
Mabry Middle School in Cobb County, Georgia, began posting student films as podcasts on iTunes last year. Principal Tim Tyson says that it encouraged students to put more time and effort into their projects.
Tyson says so many students have iPods that it makes sense for schools to respond. "Kids really think the iPod rocks, it's an extension of who they are, so I want stuff from school to be on it," he says.
First-graders at Willowdale Elementary in Omaha have even recorded a podcast about the solar system, which was posted on iTunes, says technology specialist Cathy Greenwald.
Parents have been receptive to the new technology, Tyson says. "By opening up our school, we have really garnered a massive amount of trust and respect."
Just as important is that it gives parents an opportunity to interact with kids. "It helps them initiate conversations at home," says Langhorst. "They really like that there's something they can keep up with."
Podcasts are used to support literacy as well as communication with the extended school community. The list below outlines the work that has culminated in, or was supported by podcasts. Links are provided to examples:
Book Recordings with page turn signals in library
listening center These recordings were created by myself and some teachers. Over the summer I will create about 40 more. Our listening center will have approximately 100 titles when school starts in September. The books are read at a slower speed than commercial produced recordings. This is important as the goal is to have children follow along as a book is read.
Book clips on website One page book clips are included for books highlighted on the Grandview Library Website – Click on any grade level navigation image at the top of the page to look and listen. Example: First Grade
Grandview Library Newsletter Monthly newsletter used to share library happenings with parents. The example below was translated by the district translator and the read by our Assistant Principal (Spanish) and a teacher who speaks Creole. We will attempt to keep up with this each month this coming school year.
Examples:English,
Creole,
and Spanish
Web-Based Project Organizers Web-Based Project Organizers provide a one-to-one
workspace for students to access and respond to teacher developed
units of study and to provide two-way communication between
student and teacher. Organizers may be developed for: a single
concept, for a mini-lesson, or to support a multi-week unit
of study on a major topic. Organizers can be developed
for any grade-level. Organizers incorporate multiple media:
text, images, audio, video, web-based games, and activities,
website links etc. as appropriate to reach and engage
students of all levels and learning styles. Teachers can create
their own media and/or access media which is available via
subscription and on the web. Project organizers support
whole-class instruction, small group instruction, collaborative
learning, and individual learning both within the classroom
and from any location which has a computer and internet access.
Teachers have web-based access to project organizer
student responses which allows them to review student work,
write individualized comments, answer student questions, and
support classroom instruction to ensure success for all students.
Examples which incorporate podcasts: Chimpanzees,
Turtles,
and
more.
Grandview Newspaper The Grandview Web-Based Newspaper is a showcase for published writing projects undertaken in the library and in classrooms. Podcasts are created for news stories, research projects, classroom journal writing etc. See examples here: Grandview Newspaper While we do not publish children’s pictures on our website, we do publish their voices!
Literacy Support Podcasts are also created to support literacy in the areas of fluency. Students are recorded as they practice their parts for Reader’s Theater Plays, when reading poetry etc.
MixWit - Mixwit is primarily a media mash-up platform. We just started with mixtapes because it was fun. We’re now working on photo and video based widgets, as well as our core application which should be out by summer.
LiveScribe -
In lectures, meetings, or wherever you are, the smartpen records and syncs audio with whatever you write. Tap directly on notes to replay recorded audio from the time you were writing. Transfer your notes and drawings to your PC to backup, replay, and even share them online. You can also search for words within your notes to find exactly what you need in seconds.
Never Miss a Word.
Castblaster ~ $50 at this time *
Super easy to use, output is in MP3 format, great for recording books wih page turn signals
Audacity ~ Free *
Audacity® is free, open source software for recording and editing sounds. It is available for Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems. Audacity tutorialand tutorial Wiki.
Audio Mixer, An alternative to Garage Band for copyright free podcast music.
AudioBlog ~ Create audio, video, podcasts, post to blogs (monthly fee)
ClickCaster *
Make your own audio or video Podcast right from your browser. You can download the MP3 you created -- this is a great feature if you wish to move them to another server. Requires Java Runtime Environment. (The podcast clip at the top of the page was created at Clickcaster.)
GCast ~ We'll store all your audio and automatically generate your podcast channel. I registered for GCast and recorded this Podcast using Skype~ hear it on the podcasting page.
GabCast ~, record using your phone or VoIP,
create podcasts,
post audio to your blogs
create audio greetings,
host conference calls
Gizmo Project ~
An internet telephone. As simple as an instant messenger. Now you’re talking.
Make all your calls from the comfort of your desktop. With Gizmo, it’s point, click, talk. For free.
Podomatic
Make your own audio or video Podcast right from your browser -- but you can't download the file you created.
Skype ~ Talk to anyone, anywhere ~ and record the conversation to create a podcast. SkypeCast ~ a new way to have conversations with people across the world.
Hot Recorder ~ HotRecorder for VOIP is an advanced tool that allows you to easily record, play, store and convert voice communications held over the Internet. HotRecorder for VoIP is the perfect tool for podcasting, online journalism, conducting business, and much more!
Evoca ~ Now everyone can easily record to the web with their phone. Evoca makes it very simple for everyone to instantly create, organize, share and search voice recordings.Create a recording using your phone, PC mic, Skype™ or upload an existing recording. Organize and share with tags, albums and groups. Search the content of your recordings word for word.
Photobucket provides free video and photo sharing. Easily host and link your images and videos to social networks, auction sites, blogs, and message boards. Photobucket is reliable and very easy to use. Give it a try!
Sketchcast ~
Record a sketch with or without voice. Explain something, have fun, or create art.
Then embed the sketch player in your blog or point people to your sketch channel. EXAMPLE:
Macromedia Captivate (audio with simulations)
Creation of interactive simlations and demonstrations Incorporating audio, video and animation. Publish as Flash and executable CD. Output to MS Word for handouts.
