The document discusses podcasting as a medium for distributing audio files via RSS feeds, allowing users to subscribe to podcasts that cater to their specific interests on demand. It highlights the educational applications of podcasting, such as coursecasting for absent students and creating language lessons, while emphasizing its advantages over traditional radio broadcasting. Additionally, various resources, software, and directories for accessing and creating podcasts are provided.

1. All rights reserved “In the future, everyone will be famous for 15 minutes” Attributed to David Weinberger

2. Podcasting is the distribution of audio files through an RSS feed – most blogging software features RSS feed generation Users may subscribe to a series of podcasts that are automatically sent to their computer or MP3 player-almost all subscriptions are free Users may also select a podcast based on their individual needs at the time

3. It is available on demand, whenever you want it It is available for a specific topic, for whatever you want Podcasts are free of radio distortion and interference Podcast are not confined by local radio reception

4. Subscribing to podcasts allows automatic downloading to your computers media player Pod catching software, or a feed aggregator is required Most podcatching software is free Find and subscribe to podcasts by browsing podcast directories You can also browse and download podcasts without podcatching software using your media player, but it’s not technically “podcasting”

5. Communicate with parents about classroom activities “ Coursecasting”, allows students who are absent to hear lecture or instruction Distribute Homework or project assignments Record book narration for beginning or struggling readers to read along with (strong ESL application here) Create foreign language lessons that can be reviewed at the students own pace

6. Podcasting is communication Widens the audience of the student voice Powerful motivating tool Engages students in the learning process Project Based Learning in the 21 st Century www.podcastalley.com

7. Audacity ( free Windows, Mac, Linux) Free video on how to install Audacity and the Lame encoder (to make MP3 files) http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=ccc0b7577fcc340bb99f Adobe Audition (free 30 day trial and educators price available) Adobe Soundbooth (free 30 day trial and educators price available) Sony Soundforge (trials and demos and educator pricing available) Garageband Roxio ($79 or You might have this free on your computer from CD/DVD or other device- check!) Wavepad ( free Windows, Mac, Linux) many more..

8. Adventures in Transformative Learning http://www.podcastingforteachers.org Teaching English as a Second Language http://toeflpodcast.com iTunes Education Podcasts www.itunes.com Podcastpickle podcast directory http://www.podcastpickle.com

9. References: King K. (2006). Learning On Demand: Personal, Portable , Powerful, Podcaster Central Magazine, April 2006 Roy, A. & Roy P. (2007). Intersection of training and podcasting in adult education, Australian Journal of Adult Learning, vol. 47, number 3, November 2007 Shein E. (2008). Making History, The Journal, Transforming education Through Technology, vol. 35, number 10, October 2008 Bull G. (2008). Podcasting and the Long Tail , Editorial: Connecting Classrooms, Learning and Leading With Technology, November 2005 Flanagan B. & Galendra B. (2005). Podcasting in the Classroom, Learning and Leading With Technology, November 2005 Web Resources: Apple iTunes : http://itunes.com Apple in Education: http://www.apple.com/education/products/ipod/podcasting.html Podcast Alley: http://www.podcastalley.com The Education Podcast Network: http://www.epnweb.org/ Podcasting Tools: http://www.podcasting-tool.com Russell Educational Consultancy and Productions: http://recap.ltd.uk/articles/podguide1.html Russell Educational Consultancy and Productions: http://recap.ltd.uk/articles/podguide2.html Podcast 411: http://www.podcast411.com Podcast Resources: Website and Feed – Podcasts for Teachers: http://www.podcastsforteachers.org