Podcasting Possibilities

Karl RichterSpeakeasy Designs

Agenda

What’s a podcast?Podcasting PossibilitiesPodcasting PitfallsHow can I use them?Where can I learn more about it?

Podcasting Myth #1“I need an iPod to podcast”

Myth #2 “Podcasting is a revolutionary

new idea.”

Podcasting is a mix of..

Radio + Take-Out + Tivo + Blogging

2 parts of a Podcast

Audio file + RSS feed

(.mp3 + RSS) = Podcast

RSS shows changes to a webpage.Not viewable in most web browsers.Software helps you subscribe to an RSS feed.

NewsreadersPodcatchers

Podcasting Possibilities

Teacher PodcastCreative way to present materialRecurring updates for students and parents

Student PodcastDistribute book reports beyond the roomCreate a ShowPoint of View Podcast

Podcasting Potholes

“Let’s just make this a podcast”No easy way to scan for contentGood info + bad presentation = boring“Why’d it take me 4 hours for a ten minute show?”

As you plan

The Pancake RuleThe first minute is the hardest.Music and Effects? Is it a single message or a series? Many topics, or in depth look at one?1 hosts, co-host, panel discussion?Length of the show?How long until the next one?

To start making shows

Hardware: A microphone, computer, & webspace

Software: Use Audacity (Windows) or Garage Band 3 (Mac)

Geek Wizardry: Set up a free account at ODEO.com

They make your RSS feed and give you badges to play the files on your site