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Podcasting. Presented by Mrs. Reynolds. Quick Survey. Do you own or have access to an iPod or other MP3 device or a home computer? Are you familiar with the term podcast and what it means? Have you ever listened to a podcast?
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Podcasting Presented by Mrs. Reynolds
Quick Survey • Do you own or have access to an iPod or other MP3 device or a home computer? • Are you familiar with the term podcast and what it means? • Have you ever listened to a podcast? • Do you currently listen to/subscribe to at least one podcast on a regular basis?
Podcasting? • What is it? • How do you find them? • How do you use them? • How do you create one?
Defined • Download digital audio and video files. • Method of distributing multimedia files over the Internet using RSS syndication formats. • Easy to catalog and update. • Free! • 6.4 million have downloaded a podcast.
Understanding Syndication-RSS • Podcasting involves a set of rules known as RSS (Really Simple Syndication). • RSS allows podcast content to be syndicated instantly on the Web. • In 2004, the RSS format was combined with aggregator software to check RSS-enabled web pages for new audio content (Podcasts) and keep users up to date on content. • Users had the option to have that content delivered directly to their home computers, and ultimately, their digital media device or MP3 player.
Aggregators • Mainly for subscribing to RSS feeds, and podcasts. • PBS.Org-News Hour • “Podcasting Power of the People” • In what ways are podcasts similar to television programs that have been TiVoed? • How are podcasts different from what is currently available on traditional radio? • How are traditional television broadcasters and advertisers using podcasting to reach different audiences as well as target markets? • Why do you think podcasting has become so popular? • What are some of the benefits of podcasting? • Is there a down side to podcasting?
Aggregators Continued • Juice (Formerly iPodder. Mac & Windows)Features: • The ability to feed subscriptions manually or automatically. • The ability to check for new podcasts manually or schedule specific times. • Automatic downloading of podcasts to MP3 player and iTunes.
Aggregators Continued. . . • iTunes (Mac & Windows) • iTunes University is rapidly becoming the podcasting platform
Using iTunes Podcast Directory After iTunes is downloaded. . . • Launch iTunes and click the iTunes Store in the Source Panel. • Click Podcasts in the iTunes Store panel. • Note that there are podcasts in many genres and subject areas. • Select Education in the Categories panel. • Let’s narrow the category--K-12. • New and Notable Podcasts • Today’s Top Podcasts and Featured Podcasts. • Listing of episodes.
Subscribing to a Podcast • When you subscribe, iTunes automatically downloads the latest episode. • In iTunes, click the Subscribe button on the Details page of the podcast.
Directions: Answer the following quesitons in a Google Docs document and share it with me. • Summarize the process used for creating a podcast. • Do you agree with the last statement in the NewsHour Extra article that says: “This is not a flash in the pan, it’s here to stay.” Why or Why not? • Do you think podvertising will be a good thing? Why or why not? • If given the opportunity, would you ever consider creating your own podcast or a podvertising campaign? Why or Why not? • What impact, if any, do you believe podcasting will have on education in the U.S.?