Podcasting Activities

Reading

• Chapter 8: Podcasting and Screencasting: Multimedia Publishing for the Masses
  pp. 111-121

Learning Activity 5-B-1

Listen to Podcasts

[No Submission]

1. If you do not currently have a podcast client installed on your computer, please install one. Links are provided in Key Information.
2. Explore some of the available podcasts and subscribe to any which look interesting to you.
   1. Podcast Alley is a great place to search for all kinds of podcasts.
   2. If you have iTunes, you can access their K-12 education podcast area. Visit Apple's Podcasting in Education page, then click the "Education Podcasts on iTunes" link in the Resources area. Once iTunes opens, select K-12.
3. Listen to several podcasts to get an idea of what others have done.

No submission is required for this assignment.

Learning Activity 5-B-2

Podcast Differences

[Forum]

Post your answers to the following questions to the Forum.

• How does podcasting differ from the other tools discussed previously?
• Why do you think podcasts may be appealing to students?
• What are the benefits of podcasting?

Reply to at least one of your classmates' posts.

Learning Activity 5-B-3

Podcast in the Classroom

[Blog or Podcast]

For this activity, you have two options. You will respond to a podcast created by someone else, but you can respond either in writing through a blog post or by recording your own podcast.

First, find a podcast that you can use with your students. You can select either a single episode or a podcast series.

Option 1: Blog Response

1. In a blog post, describe how you would use the podcast in your classroom.
2. Include a rationale of why you selected this particular podcast.
3. Provide a link to the podcast you chose.

Option 2: Podcast Response

1. Plan a podcast. This podcast can be short; 2-3 minutes is fine. You can write a script, but it will sound more natural if you just use an outline or notes.
   1. Describe how you would use the podcast in your classroom.
   2. Include a rationale of why you selected this particular podcast.
2. Record your podcast using one of the options below.
   1. Audacity allows you to record your podcast on your computer; directions are provided in your book on pages 118-120.
   2. Podomatic allows you to record your podcast online.
   3. Garageband (free software on Apple computers) allows you to record your podcast on your computer.
   4. Record with an mp3 player or digital recorder.
3. Post your podcast on your blog.
   1. Create a new post and introduce your podcast in text. Include a link to the podcast you selected for your classroom activity.
   2. Upload the mp3 file for your podcast.
   3. Publish your post.
4. Test your podcast to verify that it is working. If you are having technical difficulties, you may wish to check Wordpress Support for assistance.