Podcasting, iTunes, and iPod Workshop

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Welcome

• Podcasting, iTunes, and iPod Workshop

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Agenda

• What is Podcasting?
• Why Podcast?
• Finding Podcasts (Hands On)
• The Podcasting Process
• Making a podcast (Hands On)
• iPod and iTunes Overview

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What is a Podcast?

• iPod Broadcast
• Audio file distributed over the Internet using
  RSS (Really Simple Syndication)
• RSS is a web feed format used for web
  syndication.
• Users can subscribe to a podcast using RSS
  aggregator software (iTunes)
• Users are notified when new podcast episodes are
  posted
• Users listen to podcasts on computer, CD, or
  portable MP3 players

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Types of Podcasts

• Educational
• News and Information
• Talk Shows
• How To
• Formats Audio/Video

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Why Podcast?

• Listen/Watch and learn
• Create and Share
• Communicate

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Podcast Directories

• iTunes
• Podzinger
• Podcast.net
• iPodder
• PodcastAlley
• Odeo
• Podomatic

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Sample Podcasts

• KidCast
• Learn to Podcast (Apple)
• Patton Pioneer Elementary School
• Podcast for Teachers
• SMARTBoard Lessons Podcast
• Hamilton Middle School
• SCS Audio Eagle Elem. School
• Quick Tech Tips for Schools

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Podcast Brainstorm
Teachers
Students
Administrators
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The Process

• Plan the content of your podcast
• Write a script
• Record audio file (.mp3)
• Prepare an RSS feed file (.rss/.xml)
• Prepare a web page for your podcast
• Upload RSS file, web page, and podcasts to server
• Test your podcast
• Publicize your podcast (optional)

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Audio Recording Software
Apple Computer
Windows Computer
Free Web-Based Services
LAME Encoder

• Garage Band

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Video Podcasting Software
Apple Computer
Windows Computer

• iMovie
• iSquint

Windows Movie Maker
Xilisoft iPod Video Converter
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RSS Feed Editing Software
Apple Computer
Windows Computer
iWeb
Feed Editor
Feeder
Feed For All
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Minimum Requirements

• Server
• RSS aggregator software (iTunes)
• RSS feed creator software
• Web page editing software
• Audio recording software
• Microphone
• Internet Connectivity

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Thank You

• Happy Podcasting!