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PODCASTING. Faculty Development Center Cynthia Gautreau. Workshop Objectives. Podcasting Terminology Article: 7 things you should know about Podcasting Podcasting in Higher Education iTunes QuickTime Pro 7 Blackboard- file distribution RSS and Faculty Websites .
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PODCASTING Faculty Development Center Cynthia Gautreau
Workshop Objectives • Podcasting Terminology • Article: 7 things you should know about Podcasting • Podcasting in Higher Education • iTunes • QuickTime Pro 7 • Blackboard- file distribution • RSS and Faculty Websites
What is podcasting? • Podcasting is the process of creating a podcast. • A podcast is audio (MP-3 file) or multimedia (video and images) files (MP-4 file) that can be downloaded to an MP-3 player or computer and listened to at a users convenience. • A podcast typically has an RSS feed that allows the user to download the podcast directly to an MP-3 player or computer.
Podcasting Terms MP-3 A format used to save audio/music files on a computer to use with a MP-3 player or computer. MPEG-4 or MP-4 MPEG-4 is the global multimedia standard, delivering professional-quality audio and video streams over a wide range of bandwidths, from cell phone to broadband and beyond. MP-4 is the term used by Mac to describe a video podcast. http://www.apple.com/quicktime/technologies/mpeg4/
RSS Feed Real Simple Syndication used in conjunction with a computer to allow users to subscribe to podcasts, audio podcasts, news, websites. www.fullerton.edu has an RSS feed. RSS Reader A type of software that reads the RSS feeds from websites. Examples of this software include iTunes and Yahoo Podcasts.
Episode • If you are using a webpage to distribute podcasts files, each new podcast is referred to as an episode.
iTunes • iTunes is a podcatching/RSS reading software. • It is also a media player- you can view, search and download audio files and podcasts using iTunes. • Free • Cross platform (Mac/PC)
QuickTime Pro7 • Different types of software enable you to create MP-3 and MP-4 files. QT allows you to quickly and easily convert files. • You do not need to learn a software program. • Two or three simple steps allow you to convert files. • Purchase price ~ $30
Blackboard • Add the converted files to you Blackboard site. • Students can use iTunes to download and add the files to their ipods OR view the files in any media player except Windows Media Player- it does not support MP-4 format.
How is podcasting being used to support teaching and learning? • Faculty • Blackboard to share podcasts. • Hybrid courses and online courses. • Audio recorder to record their class discussions and lectures- then convert and upload the files. • Online courses can incorporate podcasts as a mode to present content. • Students • Second language learners can access podcasts to review content. • Students can review podcasts to study for an exam or quiz. • Visually impaired students can assess content using audio MP-3 files. • Students can use podcasting technology to record and deliver group projects. • Download content to review at their leisure.
How will you use podcasting?(Examples provided by other CSUF faculty) • Guest speaker • St groups- projects, oral reports for a class, sts can do podcasts as an oral presentation requirement to save class time • Orientation for the online master’s program • Senate mtgs • Guest speakers • Lectures- orientation the first class, save the information for sts who are late registering • Campus podcasts, audio and video tours of housing facilities • Key note speakers • Assistant deans can use the podcast to facilitate communication • FAQ
What is the easiest way to create an audio podcast? • An audio podcast can be created quickly using any recording device. • QuickTime Pro 7 software allows you to record and edit audio recording on your computer.
What is the quickest way to create a video podcast? • Modify an existing PowerPoint presentation. • Add audio and record the slides using Camtasia software. • Export the file as a QuickTime movie. • Add the codec.
PART 2 RSS Feeds and Websites
RSS Feed & Faculty Website • After you have created MP-3 or MP-4 files and are ready to post… • Make an appointment or stop in on a Friday during open lab hours 1:00-3:00 pm to add an RSS feed to your faculty website.