2. Essential Questions What is a podcast? What are the different types of podcasts Why use podcasts in the classroom? Why should students create podcasts in the classroom? How are podcasts planned? How are podcasts produced (created) in Windows MovieMaker? How are podcasts published? How are podcasts promoted? What are some great examples of podcasts?
3. What is a Podcast? Digital media Recordingthat tells a story, delivers information or reflection, reports the news, teachs a process Distributeddigitally Broadcast Subscribable
4. What Are the Different Types of Podcasts? General Categories: Audio Video Enhanced Screencast http://icoblog.wordpress.com/2009/07/07/types-of-podcasts/
5. Why Use Podcasts in the Classroom? Appeal to millenniallearner’spreferences for multimedia Replayprovided excellent relearn & reviewactivities Digital composition Easycreation Easy distribution Perfect for auditorylearners
6. Why Should Students Create Podcasts in the Classroom? Students will retain what they learn. Promotes creativity Students will be engaged in their learning Students will practice “real-life” skills like time management Speaking, writing, reading and listening skills will be practiced http://www.teachwithvideo.com/video.html
7. Why Should Students Create Podcasts in the Classroom? Forces students to think at a higher level Students will improve their technology skills Helps to develop problem-solving skills It is fun Affirmation from the community http://www.teachwithvideo.com/video.html
8. How are Podcasts Planned? • What's the topic of your podcast?• What's the format of your podcast?• How long will each episode be?• How often are you going to release new shows? http://icoblog.wordpress.com/2009/07/07/types-of-podcasts/
9. How are Podcasts Produced in Windows MovieMaker? Create Media Collection Plan Storyboard with graphics/video c lips Add music/sound/narration in Timeline Add text Add transitions & effects Make movie
10. What Other Ways are Podcasts Produced? Audio recorders – Audacity Web 2.0 tools – podomatic.com Screencast recorders – Jing Video editors – iMovie, Photostory Enhanced creators - DiviCast
11. How are Podcasts Published? Find a host Create a feed Tag with keywords Add appropriate title and description Private or public
12. How are Podcasts Promoted? Choose good tags Allow people to subscribe Keep content fresh & new Stay between 2-3 minutes maximum Add quality media to enhance the message Text Graphics Video Sound/Music
13. What are Some Great Examples of Podcasts? EcoKids Adventures - audio Mr. Roepke’s Fifth Graders - audio CNN Student News Video Podcasts - video Troubling the Water – National Park Service - enhanced Getting Up & Running with Jing - screencast
