iPods, iTunes, and Podcasting: Technology of the future.

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iPods, iTunes, and PodcastingTechnology of the
future.

• Lori Bush

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iPods and MP3 PlayersWhat are they?

• Portable audio devices used for music, video,
  other audio files
• Both are available with many different features.
• Choices include hard drive space, video
  capabilities, radio, voice recorder, data
  storage, and others

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How can we use them?

• Audio books
• iTunes cards can be purchased at local retail
  outlets (Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Circuit City). Books
  can also be purchased with a credit card or your
  school can set up an account with Apple. Books
  are purchased online and downloaded to iTunes for
  management.
• Recorded Books school accounts available.
  Yearly subscription available for 375 for 50
  downloads with unlimited distribution. Must
  choose from a list which includes classics and
  newer books but information says they are owned
  district wide.
• Audible, NetLibrary, and others also have
  services.

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How can we use them?

• Podcasts (way to distribute and post multimedia
  files online)
• Students create multimedia presentations for
  projects, etc.
• Teachers use podcasts to facilitate learning.

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Who is podcasting?

• National Public Radio
• All major news branches (MSNBC, ABC, CBS, CNN,
  EPSN
• Museums
• Discovery Channel
• Colonial Williamsburg
• Many schools including administrators, teachers,
  and students.

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Software Management

• iTunes
• Real Player
• Windows Media Player
• Juice

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Creating Your Own Podcast

• What you need
• Computer or MP3 player with recording
  capabilities
• Software to record voice
• PowerPoint
• Audacity
• Windows Media
• Headphones or microphone
• Way to publish or present your work

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Creating Your Own Podcast

• Determine the audience and goal
• Outline the main points
• Record the podcast
• Edit and mix
• Export the project as an MP3 or a wave file and
  share!

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Tips to Remember (for you and students)

• Start out small shoot for a short podcast and
  work your way up to longer segments.
• Write down important points or actually read from
  a script.
• Practice before you record so your podcast
  doesnt sound too scripted OR off the cuff.
• Learn how to mix. Adding sound effects makes
  your podcast more interesting and dynamic.