This document discusses how to create podcasts for educational purposes using iMovie. It defines podcasts as digital audio files that can be downloaded and listened to episodically. Podcasts were originally created to broadcast information over the internet in MP3 format and were linked to iPods. In education, podcasts can be used to present information to students, teachers, and parents in formats like talk shows, movies, music, or photos. The document outlines advantages like keeping students engaged, allowing distance learning, and giving students opportunities for review. It provides tips for scripts, timelines, rehearsal, technology setup, and viewing parties.

1. Podcasting With iMoviePresented byEmily Heisler,Warwick Middle School

2. What is a Podcast?(generally speaking)Digital media files that can be downloaded/subscribed to by episodeFormed from merging the words ‘broadcasting’ and ‘iPod’Originally developed to broadcast various information across the Internet in the audio format, usually in MP3Linked with iPod due to large numbers downloading the multimedia presentations to iPods May use other software such as Windows Media Player, Winamp, etc.News/information at your fingertips by subscribing

3. What is a Podcast?(educationally speaking)Creative technological format of presenting information to students, teachers, parents, colleagues, etc.Many formats: Talk Show

4. Movie

5. Music

6. Photographs/diagrams

7. Multi-mediaNote:From this point on, podcasting will be referred to in reference to education/classroom usage.

8. Why Use a Podcast?Simple answer: Why not?

9. Who Uses Podcasts?Teachers (present information, preview/review concepts, etc.)Students (report to the class, preview/review concepts, etc.)Parents (gather information from school, keep up with student’s classes, homework help, etc.)Administrators (communicate information to staff, parents, students, etc.)Technology Advisors (communicate information to staff, parents, students, etc., demonstrate step-by-step use of technology, etc.)

10. Advantages to Using Podcasting in the Classroom Adds creative elements to teachingKeeps students engaged via technologyAllows for distance learning/teachingSimple to makeEasy to useCan be paused, reviewed multiple timesPersonal review sessions for students

11. Advantages (con’t)More engaging for studentsSpeaks to students technological needsAbsent? You can still teach...

12. When Should I Use a Podcast?Work in groups of 2-3 to think of creative ways to implement podcasts to the various subjects taught in middle school.Add your information to the Wiki by joining the discussion found at the following address:http://podcastingwithimovie.wikispaces.com/

13. What Has Worked Well?Scripts! I have always had my students write several versions of a script PRIOR to beginning the actual creation of a podcast. Use the script as an outline for order of images, movie clips, etc. Set timelines/deadlines. This prevents students from getting off-track.Use students as a resource. They always seem to know something the teacher doesn’t already know about technology.Practice, practice, practice! Rehearse scripts prior to recording.

14. What Has Worked Well? (con’t) Speak slowly, clearly, and precisely. Demonstrate this for my students. Give examples and non-examples.Check to ensure all technology is in working order prior to starting the project. Allow for extra time. iMovie auto saves the projects so students will need to have access to the same computer for the duration of the project.When recording voiceovers, be sure there is absolutely NO background noise (even the slightest bit may be heard).