Podcasting involves creating digital audio files that are published online and can be downloaded to devices like MP3 players. There are two main types - enhanced podcasts which include images and links, and videocasts which combine audio and video. Podcasting allows students to create radio shows, speeches, movies or other classroom projects and make them accessible anytime for learning or review purposes. While portable and inexpensive, podcasts do require audio/video files and uploading can be time-consuming. Creating podcasts involves using microphones, recording/editing software, hosting platforms, and following three basic steps - uploading audio files and RSS feeds, then allowing podcast apps to download the files.

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2. What is Podcasting
 Podcasting is a digital recording of a
radio broadcast or program that is made
available on the Internet. This recording
is downloaded to a digital audio file that is
created, shared, and heard.
 Podcasts can contain a mixture of
voices, music, sounds, videos and
photos. Podcasts are portable or can
reside on MP3 players and can go any
where. Podcasts can range in length
from a few minutes to a few hours.

3. Two types of Podcasts
 One is the enhanced podcast. This
podcast is an audio that includes images
and URLs. They are displayed on a
computer screen or a media player.
 2. The other is videocast which are audio
and video.

4. Why use Podcasting
 Class Radio Show
 Presenting a Speech
 Making a Movie
 Community Podcast
 Classroom Showcase
 Learning
 Lesson Study

5. Advantages in Podcasts
 Files can be viewed or listened to any
time. You do not have to be on a
computer to assess files.
 Podcasting is a valuable tool for
students who want to review or
understand lessons to improve. Audio
files and videos are helpful for studying
and working.
 Files are inexpensive. They may be
uploaded to any website.
 With a podcast students can be
contacted anytime. Podcasts do not
have expiration dates

6. Disadvantages in Podcasts
 Materials must have audio or video files to
be fully accessible.
 Uploading files can be time-consuming.
 Large files require broadband connection
and will be
difficult for those who have slow dial-up
connections.
 The file format might not be compatible to
all MP3players and iPods.
 Students might produce less work because
of distractions such as watching movies or
listening to music.

7. To make a podcast
 Microphone / audio recorder
 Editing software such as Audacity
 Somewhere to host the podcast
 Imagination / Inspiration

8. There are three steps in the
podcasting process.
 1.An audio file is uploaded to the web.
 2.An RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is
uploaded to the web.
 3. The pod catcher, which is an
application that reads the RSS feeds,
downloads the audio file.

9. Create a Podcast
1.Gather hardware and software
•microphone
•computer(recording and editing software)
•speakers
•RSS feed (free online services that can
create podcast feeds)
 2.Decide on content such as a template,
theme music, images, and text (such as an
introduction, breaks, and a conclusion).
Make sure you are copyright-compliant.
 3. Practice until the session flows smoothly.
 4. Record the podcast using the software.

10.  5. Test the podcast by listening to it and share
it with others.
 6. Publish the podcast by linking the file to a
website with an RSS feed or download
manually. Share the podcast and submit on a
Podcast directory service such as
Podcast.net or iTunes Music Store. Podcast
Alley, or Podcast Pickle. Test it so it actually
works.
 7. Promote the podcast by advertising within
the school and encourage others to
subscribe.
 8. Evaluate and adjust your template. Make
changes if needed.

11. THANK YOU.