Podcasting

=Podcasting=

Podcasting is a terrific way to give students a voice and allow them to publish to authentic audiences. There are many ways to go about creating a podcast but it truly could not be eaiser using two Apple's iLife apps: GarageBand and iWeb.

What is a podcast?
A podcast is essentially a digitally produced audio program that can incorporate both graphics and video. Most podcasts are published as a series of episodes but some may just have a single episode. A true podcast also incorporates syndication which allows listeners to subscribe to the program using a program like iTunes so that new episodes are automatically downloaded as they are published and available for play in iTunes or on a synced iPod.

Why podcast?
Podcasting is an engaging activity for students from the early planning stage, all the way though the recording, editing, and publishing. A well designed podcasting project may involve students in the practice of many important skills including communication, team planning, research, and scripting/story boarding. Publishing for an audience gives podcasting projects an element of authenticity that motivates students to be very thorough in their work.

Classroom podcast samples:

 * 1) [|Radio Willow Web]
 * 2) [|WJJL Radio]
 * 3) [|Coulee Kids – Personal Narratives]

Quick Start

 * 1) Create - choose Podcast in GarageBand
 * 2) Record - select voice track (external mics or headsets provide best quality)
 * 3) Jingle - choose from loop browser or insert sound clip
 * 4) Edit - make fine adjustments
 * 5) Publish - via iWeb or alternative

Resources

 * [|Apple – GarageBand 08 Podcast Tutorial]
 * GarageBand Help (built-in via Help menu)
 * [|GarageBand Support Website] (choose link to GarageBand 08 Tutorials)
 * Podcast Directories
 * LearnOutLoud.com Podcast Directory []
 * iTunes Podcast Directory
 * Gcast.com []
 * Sounds & Music
 * ccMixter []
 * soundsnap []
 * GarageBand – sound effects & jingles