podcast workshop
DESCRIPTION
Pod casting in Education.TRANSCRIPT
Melani CruzBLED
Prof. Lopez
Podcast Workshop
Objectives
• What is a podcast?• Look into the benefits of podcasting in
the classroom.• See how podcasts can be used in
different ways in the classroom.• Create a podcast on Podbean.com
Podcasting: Introduction
• Podcasting is used to post audio and video files
onto the internet for instant use. • Podcasts have web feeds known as RSS- Really
Simple Syndication which are sent to podcatching software such as iTunes.
• Podcasts can be used in multiple media forms from
your home computer to your phone.
WHY USE PODCASTING?
How Can Creating a Podcast Enhance Classroom Learning?
Podcasting in the classroom
Benefits:• Project Based Learning• Constructivist approach• Creatively engages
the Digital Native• Encourages higher
order thinking skills; critical thinking, analysis and problem solving
• Allows students to upload to the class website.
• Lectures/homework help can be utilized from the class website.
Cons:• Time consuming• Technology can be
challenging for some teachers
• Pictures and voice being made public ie. YouTube
• Pictures and audio would need parental consent
Podcasts Can Be Useful Tools
• Encourage Creativity and Collaboration
Students work and plan their podcast together
• Gives Students a Voice
They are allowed to share their thoughts and reach many people during the process.
• Authentic Audience
There is a global audience outside the classroom.
Podcasts Can Be Useful Tools
• Teaches Effective Communication Skills
There is accountability in getting a message across.
• Engages Students in their Learning
They are more likely to work towards goals enthusiastically.
• Offers a Window Into the Classroom
Offers an opportunity to hear what students are studying and learning.
What to podcast?
2 main ways
• As a way to deliver content to your
students.
- A portable lesson
• As a means to showcase your
students’ work.
-Students recording podcasts as
assignments or class tasks
•School news
•Local, National, International news
•Discuss topics that are taking place and how it relates to them or their studies
Audio books – record for themselves or for younger readers
Instructional guides – students create for each other. Or teacher produces to guide them.
Interviews
Interview members of staff, students, members of the community, and visitors to school.
Pupil Voices
Talk about themselves and topics that interest them; for an example, the Youth Voices Project: http://yv.wamu.org/index.php http://umacelc.podbean.com/2013/03/06/gender-discrimination/
Revision
Audio versions of lesson notes – important points and information. Student or teacher-created.
What You Need to Record a Podcast
Getting Started
Before You Start …Consider
Why are you doing this as a podcast?
Who is your listener – audience?
Where will your audience listen?
What tone & feel do you want?
One or more voices?
Music or sound effects?
How long should it be?
Pre-Production
• Plan the podcastThe finished product will be much better if a procedure is chosen and followed
• Gather equipmentYou will need a microphone and a computer
• Become familiar with softwareLearn the basics of Audacity
Production
• Rehearse the Podcast
Practice makes perfect. It will cut down on edit time!
• Record the Podcast
Now students are ready. Use a quiet room if possible.
• Edit the Podcast
Fine tune the podcast and add finishing touches.
Talk too fast
Assume users know more than they actually do
Wander - hard to follow
Monotone
Uh... Like... Mmm...
Booooring
Common Problems
How To Get Your Message To Others
Sharing with the world
File Converter
http://www.nch.com.au/switch/index.html?gclid=CJz5utiR970CFeMSOgodZRoAUA
Step- 1
Step- 2
• Record your podcast.Remember to speak clearly.
Step-3
• Save the file.(I always save my files in music)
Step- 4
• Open your File Converter.– (NHC Software) mp3
Step- 5
Step- 6
Step- 7
Step- 8
Browse
Your Finished!