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Podcasting and RSS

Mr. Ulmer Multimedia Technology 11/19/2013. Podcasting and RSS. What is Podcasting?. A method of distributing multimedia files (such as audio programs and music videos) over the Internet, using either RSS or Atom syndication format for playback on mobile devices or personal computers.

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Podcasting and RSS

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  1. Mr. Ulmer Multimedia Technology 11/19/2013 Podcasting and RSS

  2. What is Podcasting? • A method of distributing multimedia files (such as audio programs and music videos) over the Internet, using either RSS or Atom syndication format for playback on mobile devices or personal computers. Pod (Portable On Demand) + Broadcast = Podcast

  3. What is Podcasting? • All You Need to Podcast: - Computer - Internet Connection - Microphone - Software - Sound Recorder, WMM, Audacity

  4. Where Can You Find Podcasts? • Internet? – Yes. • Apple iTunes Store • Podcast Alley • Podcast.com • Podiobooks • Podfeed • TechPodcasts.com

  5. What is RSS? • RSS stands for “Really Simple Syndication” or “Rich Site Summary” • Technology that is being used by millions of web users around the world to keep track of their favorite websites. • Alternative to bookmarking websites.

  6. How Does RSS Work? Find a website you would like to subscribe to for updates. Use a RSS Feed Reader (Google Reader*, My Yahoo, Newsgator, Bloglines). The Reader works similar to e-mail…as you subscribe to feeds you will see the unread entries from sites you are tracking show up in bold. Where to look for RSS Feed? 1) On the website 2) Web browser/address bar of web browser Access RSS Feeds to keep up-to-date with news, sports, entertainment, etc.

  7. Google Reader • Discontinued Google Reader? WHY? • http://googleblog.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/a-second-spring-of-cleaning.html • What else to use? • My Yahoo, Newsgator.com, Bloglines.com • MAKE SURE IT IS FREE!!!

  8. Getting Started With RSS • “RSS In Plain English” YouTube video • Or check out: What is RSS? • http://www.problogger.net/what-is-rss/

  9. RSS Feed Reader • Task 1: Create an RSS Feed Reader Account • Try to use one of the Readers discussed in class.

  10. RSS Feed Internet Activity • Task 2: Find two publicly recognized websites that have RSS Feeds. • Answer the following questions: • What is the website? Provide a brief description. • Where did you find the RSS Feed Icon? • What happened when you clicked on the RSS Feed Icon? • What information do you hope to receive from this RSS Feed?

  11. Find A Podcast… • Task 3: Use one of the following Podcasting websites to find a school appropriate podcast of your choice. • Listen to the podcast (or part of the podcast). • Jot down a few notes about some of the items you noticed when listening to the podcast (i.e. Sound quality, topics, length, pace, etc.)

  12. References • http://googleblog.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/a-second-spring-of-cleaning.html • http://kb.iu.edu/data/arxx.html • http://rss.softwaregarden.com/aboutrss.html • http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/create-your-own-podcast-what-you-need-to-know-to-be-a-podcaster • http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-podcast-directories-visit-subscribe-download-free-podcasts/ • http://www.problogger.net/what-is-rss/

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