This document discusses how to start a podcast for educational purposes. It recommends beginning with inexpensive equipment and free or low-cost editing software. Examples of types of educational podcasts are provided, such as interview series, classroom discussions, and how-to guides. Regularly submitting podcasts to directories and iTunes is advised to reach listeners. Overall, the document suggests podcasting can enrich a school's content by adding audio narratives and sharing stories.

1. Podcasting for Beginners
Peter Baron, edSocialMedia & AdmissionsQuest
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2. Photo credit: donnaidh_sidhe
http://www.flickr.com/photos/donnaidh_sidhe/1032985990/
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3. New Rules of PR & Marketing
David Meerman Scott
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4. twitter.com/dmscott
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5. gobbledygook
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6. Outbound marketing
AdmissionsQuest (AQ) offers a comprehensive school search web portal for
families interested in enrolling their son or daughter in a private boarding or day school.
Daily, we dedicate ourselves to providing parents, students, and school admission
professionals with a unique combination of internet based admission
information and expertise, along with personal service and support.
Photo Credit: Thomas Hawk
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7. Photo Credit: teresia
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tea_time/773556201/
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8. A real conversation...
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9. Photo credit:YlvaS
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ylvas/327409128/sizes/l/
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11. 216,000,000
Source: Universal McCann:Wave.3 (3/2008)
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12. What is a podcast?
A podcast is a series of audio or video digital
media files which is distributed over the Internet by
syndicated download, through Web feeds, to portable
media players and personal computers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podcasting
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13. IN SIMPLER TERMS...
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14. Voice
Photo credit: Archie McPhee Seattle
http://www.flickr.com/photos/archiemcphee/3074742967/sizes/l/
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15. Story Telling
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16. WHY SHOULD I PODCAST?
Adds a layer of richness to your site:
• It lets people hear your voice, story
• Easy to produce, keep up-to-update
• Records your school’s narrative
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17. WESTOVER SCHOOL
Centennial
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18. WHY SHOULD I PODCAST?
Portable content...
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19. How do I get started?
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20. DO I NEED A PROFESSIONAL STUDIO?
PROJECT
PHOTO CREDIT: ERICKSON
BROADCAST
DATE CLIENT
DATE NAME WWW.ERICKSONBROADCAST.COM
/PART15.HTM
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21. Assemble an
inexpensive toolbox.
Photo credit: Struan Toymakers
www.struantoys.co.nz/View_Toys_1.html
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22. Microphones comes in lots of shapes & sizes...
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23. Some tools are perfect mates!
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24. Video podcasting!
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25. Editing options
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26. GARAGEBAND
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27. AUDACITY
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28. Many hosting options
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29. PROMOTING & DISTRIBUTING YOUR PODCAST
BOTH AT HOME & AWAY
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30. There’s not enough time in the day.
How do I manage all the directories?
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31. Photo credit: Travelin’ Librarian
http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelinlibrarian/534589284/
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33. AS SIMPLE AS PRESSING ENTER!
LET RSS DO THE WORK FOR YOU.
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34. ITUNES: THE KING OF EDUCATIONAL PODCASTS
TIME TO RESERVE YOUR REAL ESTATE!
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35. Podcast examples?
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36. Photo credit: OldShoeWoman
http://www.flickr.com/photos/judybaxter/45956014//
CAMPUS TALK
PODCAST EXAMPLES
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37. Photo credit: PeskyLibrary
http://www.flickr.com/photos/peskylibrary/354928756/sizes/l/
CLASS DISCUSSION
PODCAST EXAMPLES
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38. Photo credit: feministjulie
http://www.flickr.com/photos/peskylibrary/354928756/sizes/l/
CLASS PROJECT
PODCAST EXAMPLES
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39. Photo credit: heraldpost
http://www.flickr.com/photos/heraldpost/2472706737/
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
PODCAST EXAMPLES: INTERVIEW SERIES
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40. Photo credit: Wonderlane
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wonderlane/37531816/
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
PODCAST EXAMPLES: INTERVIEW SERIES
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41. Photo credit: profstewartrk
http://www.flickr.com/photos/profstewartrk/3442039755/sizes/l/
ALUMNI UPDATE
PODCAST EXAMPLES: INTERVIEW SERIES
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42. Photo credit: redjar
http://www.flickr.com/photos/redjar/114095703/sizes/l/
ADMISSION PROCESS
PODCAST EXAMPLES: HOW TO SERIES
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43. Photo credit: Financial Aid Podcast
http://www.flickr.com/photos/financialaidpodcast/2363112893/
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
PODCAST EXAMPLES: HOW TO SERIES
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44. Photo credit: qwrrty
http://www.flickr.com/photos/qwrrty/3446221502/sizes/l/
PLANNED GIVING
PODCAST EXAMPLES: HOW TO SERIES
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45. Photo credit: lee
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lsevenoaks/13964702/sizes/o/
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
PODCAST EXAMPLES: HOW TO SERIES
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46. Podcast in action
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47. Room 208, 3/4 Students in Wells, ME
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48. Professional Development Opportunities
EdTech Talk: 21st Century Learning
www.edtechtalk.com
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49. St. Anne’s-Belfield School
Head’s Podcast
www.stab.org/podcast/list.aspx?ModuleID=188
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50. Boarding School Podcast
Thursday, July 2, 2009

51. Some final thoughts
• Not necessary to spend big $$ on gear
• Find your voice, format
• Practice makes perfect
• Be consistent
• Focus on show prep
• Outline the episode
• Interviewing a guest? Pronounce your guest’s name correctly!
• Provide questions in advance
• Call to action
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52. Stay Connected!
Peter Baron
AdmissionsQuest
Email
pbaron@admissionsquest.com
Twitter
twitter.com/admissionsquest
twitter.com/peterdbaron
Vimeo
vimeo.com/boardingschools
Youtube
youtube.com/user/BoardingSchools
Flickr
flickr.com/photos/30990415@N02/
Site
www.admissionsquest.com
Blog
www.admissionsquest.com/peterbaron
edSocMe
www.edsocialmedia.com
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