This document provides an introduction to podcasting. It discusses what podcasting is, the benefits of podcasting which include anytime, anywhere learning and portable content. It also discusses how to listen to podcasts by downloading them or streaming online, and where to find podcasts through services like iTunes. The document then covers how to create a podcast, including using audio recording software, hosting options, and things to consider like audience, focus, length and frequency of episodes.

1. Introduction to Podcasting Carol Walker image source: www.flickr.com/photos/24934185@N00/118364963

2. www.rsc-ne-scotland.ac.uk Regional Support Centre Scotland North & East

3. Presentation and resources are available at: http://cawa.wikispaces.com/podcasting

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8. Podcasting LISTEN SEARCH SUBSCRIBE CREATE image source: www.flickr.com/photos/24934185@N00/118364963

9. BBC News report on podcasting

10. What is Podcasting? ipod broadcasting pod casting +

11. What are the benefits? Anytime, anywhere learning Portable Different learning styles Can be played over again Technology investment to create relatively low

12. Possible uses… Pre Class - with key questions and news Post Class – summary, key points, top tips David Miller – University of Connecticut Interview subject experts Get the learner to interview peers Study skills Library inductions

13. David Miller – University of Connecticut

14. How do I listen to podcasts? Listen to them online Download them to play on your computer on a portable device such as MP3 player, like an iPod or iRiver Some mobile phones PDA

15. Portable audio and video devices

16. PDAs and Mobile Phones

17. Where do you find podcasts? Lots of different podcast search engines iTunes Podcast Alley Yahoo Podcasts Podcast.net

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22. What makes a podcast different from an ordinary digital audio file? Subscription

24. Aggregators Lots of different versions Juice (formerly iPodder) Bloglines – A web-based aggregator iTunes

25. Creating a Podcast Audacity to record audio Good quality microphone Lots of different options for hosting Use a blog Free edublogs account Free blogger account

26. Some things to think about Know your audience Keep it focused How will they listen, when and where? Scripted or ad-libbed Pace – fast or slow Length – short or long Frequency – daily, weekly or monthly IMPALA have a useful podcast framework  TIP

27. Must know Should know Nice to know Keep it focused

28. Creating your podcast Open Audacity Set input to Microphone Set your mic level Record your introduction record pause stop

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