Producing Captivating Podcasts

Producing Captivating Podcasts Dan Medakovic , Operitel Richard Nantel , Brandon Hall Research September 25 11:15 to 12:30 p.m.

So Many Questions…
What is a podcast?
Why have they become popular?
Why use them for learning?
What software/hardware do you need?
What are the steps to produce, publish, and subscribe to a podcast?
Tips, tricks, and resources
Integrating podcasting into learning architecture

What Is a Podcast?
i Pod + Broad casting = Podcasting
Usually audio (but not always)
Syndication/subscription (always)

Why Have Podcasts Become Popular?

Why Use Podcasts for Learning

Podcasting Options Audacity / Freeware apps ProTools LE / Mbox Phone in Services Professional Audio Production Facility / Marketing & Communications Co. Garage Band (Mac) Cubase/Vegas/Cakewalk etc. Web Based V/O Services 1000’s Free 100’s

DIY- What You Need (Audio Podcast) Text

Podcasting Workflow RSS mp3

Let’s Podcast!

Let’s Podcast! RSS mp3

Creating the RSS file
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/DTDs/Podcast-1.0.dtd" version="2.0">
<channel>
<title>Brandon Hall Research Podcasts</title>
<itunes:author>Richard Nantel</itunes:author>
<itunes:link rel="image" type="video/jpeg" href="http://brandon-hall.com/richardnantel/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/rnwordpress.jpg">Richard Nantel</itunes:link>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<category>Audio Blogs</category>
<link>http://www.brandon-hall.com/podcasts/podcasts.shtml</link>
<description>Listen to Brandon Hall Research podcasts to for the latest research about learning and talent management.</description>
<language>en-us</language>
<copyright>All rights reserved</copyright>
<lastBuildDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2007 01:36:27 GMT</lastBuildDate>
<ttl>60</ttl>
<item>
<title>Richard Test Podacst</title>
<link>http://www.brandon-hall.com/podcasts/test.mp3</link>
<itunes:author>Richard Nantel</itunes:author>
<category>Audio Blogs</category>
<itunes:duration>00:09</itunes:duration>
<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
<description> (Running Time 00:09)</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2007 01:30:24 GMT</pubDate>
<enclosure url="http://www.brandon-hall.com/podcasts/test.mp3" length="145113" type="audio/mpeg"/>
</item>
</channel>
</rss>

Free RSS Generators
http://www.applytools.com/cgi-bin/sa/podcast/podcast.cgi
http://www.tdscripts.com/webmaster_utilities/podcast-generator.php
http://podcastgen.sourceforge.net/

Let’s Podcast! RSS mp3

Online Resources Name Description URL Cost Audio Bag Royalty free music. Pro. Intro/Outro with Music http://audiobag.com/ $7-$29 / music clip $57 / $77 (both) ClickCaster Podcast publishing/hosting site. Support audio and video podcasts. http://www.clickcaster.com/ Free - $29.99 / mo. GabCast Podcasting service. Let’s you phone in your audio. http://www.gabcast.com/ Free- $12/mo/channel

Software/Hardware
Audacity – Free, Open Source audio recording and editing software
audacity .sourceforge.net
Garage Band – Free on new Macintosh
Pro Tools LE and M Box hardware $400
www.digidesign.com
Microphone - $100 (get a metal one)
Recommend SURE SM57

Integrating Podcasts into Learning Architecture
Simply create a PodCast area on your website with RSS feed or include in Blogs, Wikis, etc. (one to many)
Use a Document Library such as SharePoint
Rich search, meta data, content management
Audience Targeting
One to many groups

Integrating Podcasts into Learning Architecture
Assign them to learners via an LMS
Target community, region, location, business unit, job position, competency
Include link in course registration message
Use a self-assessment button to track completion
Create a short post-assessment to test comprehension
Include them in blended Learning Tracks (podcast assigned upon Success or Failure of Learning Event)
Sell them via E-Commerce engine

Audio Tips
Start with the best source recording
You can hear the room – avoid large rooms, reflective/hard surfaces
Use a good microphone and audio interface
Use a pop-screen
Use a mic stand (table top or boom stand)
Watch your levels
Normalize your audio

Audio Tips Cont’d
Think of quality production values:
Interesting, dynamically varied voice(s)
Imagine the audience (perform, don’t just read)
Include musical breaks/intros

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