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Podcasting Possibilities

Podcasting Possibilities. Karl Richter Speakeasy Designs. Agenda. What’s a podcast? Podcasting Possibilities Podcasting Pitfalls How can I use them? Where can I learn more about it?. Podcasting Myth #1 “I need an iPod to podcast”. Myth #2 “Podcasting is a revolutionary

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Podcasting Possibilities

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  1. Podcasting Possibilities Karl Richter Speakeasy Designs

  2. Agenda • What’s a podcast? • Podcasting Possibilities • Podcasting Pitfalls • How can I use them? • Where can I learn more about it?

  3. Podcasting Myth #1 “I need an iPod to podcast”

  4. Myth #2 “Podcasting is a revolutionary new idea.”

  5. Podcasting is a mix of.. Radio + Take-Out + Tivo + Blogging

  6. 2 parts of a Podcast Audio file + RSS feed

  7. (.mp3 + RSS) = Podcast • RSS shows changes to a webpage. • Not viewable in most web browsers. • Software helps you subscribe to an RSS feed. • Newsreaders • Podcatchers

  8. Podcasting Possibilities Teacher Podcast • Creative way to present material • Recurring updates for students and parents Student Podcast • Distribute book reports beyond the room • Create a Show • Point of View Podcast

  9. Podcasting Potholes • “Let’s just make this a podcast” • No easy way to scan for content • Good info + bad presentation = boring • “Why’d it take me 4 hours for a ten minute show?”

  10. As you plan • The Pancake Rule • The first minute is the hardest. • Music and Effects? • Is it a single message or a series? Many topics, or in depth look at one? • 1 hosts, co-host, panel discussion? • Length of the show? • How long until the next one?

  11. To start making shows • Hardware: A microphone, computer, & webspace • Software: Use Audacity (Windows) or Garage Band 3 (Mac) • Geek Wizardry: Set up a free account at ODEO.com • They make your RSS feed and give you badges to play the files on your site

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