CHAPTER 3 : PODCASTS AND VODCASTS

Web 2.0How-To For Educators

What are Podcasts & Vodcasts?

Podcasts is a series of audio or video files delivered in episodes. (mp3 or mp4 format)

Vodcasts are the video version of the podcastPodcasts and Vodcasts can be delivered by

streaming or by download. Downloading allow access when a wireless connection

is not possiblePodcasts differ from other mp3 files by virtue

of their ability to be syndicated.Syndication is RSS (Real Simple Syndication)

.

How Teachers Use Podcasts & Vodcasts

Disseminating information to students Recording lectures Project instructions Parent communications

Teacher learning tool Curriculum development Special interest

Teacher collaboration For evaluating student learning

Project based learning

Podcasting for the Classroom

Tours of museums, battleground and other interesting locations.

Science shows for students & adultsCourse lectures for teachers and studentsRadio broadcasts

Creating a Podcast

Have students write a script.Use a microphone to record the script.

(adding video or slide show is optional)Have students take turns being audio

engineersLeave 30 secondss space at the beginning

and end of the podcast.Play podcast for students, burn to cd or place

online.

Where You Can Find More

Software Audacity Garageband Podguide Generator: http://teachdigital.pbworks.com/podcasting

Tech Tutorials & Resources: www.evalamar.com/tut_Podcating.htm

Learn how to plan a podcast or podcast: www.ehow.com/how_2029095_plan-podcast-class-lecture.html

Read an explanation of how to teach with podcasts: http://teachdigital.pbworks.com/podcasting