Podcasting

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Podcasting

• Ali Aliabadi
• Chemistry

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What is Podcasting?

• Audio or video files which can be downloaded over
  the internet and listened to via portable audio
  players and computers.

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Why podcasting?

• Convenience
• Ease of use
• Flexibility
• Portability

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Where did it come from?

• Originated as a distribution medium for web radio
  interviews and broadcasts
• Initially strictly utilized by iPod
• Podcasts may be played using most digital audio
  players and audio software

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Uses of Podcasting

• As educators we can supplement our teaching with
  Podcasting
• Benefits those who
• Missed class
• Need to review
• Too shy to ask questions in front of peers
• Have learning disabilities

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So whats an iPod?

• A portable media/video player
• Plus many other features

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How do I Podcast?

• Need three (3) things
• iPod
• iTalk
• Armband
• Your own website

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How much does it cost?

• 4-GB iPod Nano
• Overstock.com 110
• iTalk
• Griffintechnology.com 50
• Nano Armband
• Overstock.com 9
• Web-design software
• Clark College hosts your website gratis!
• Under 200

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How to use the iPod?

• Very simple
• Plug in the iPod to your computers USB port and
  itll do the work for you
• iTunes or Your iPod library
• Convert the recorded WAV files to manageable
  mp3s load the files to your website
• Gracie at x2425

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How to convert to mp3 from wav?

• On Windows change to MP3 by going Edit -gt
  Preferences, then making sure you are in the
  General tab, select the Import Settings button.
   Under "Import Using" select "MP3 Encoder", then
  "OK" followed by another "OK" - you're set up to
  import and/or convert files as MP3!
• On the Macintosh change to MP3 by going iTunes
  -gt Preferences, then making sure you are in the
  General tab, select the Import Settings button.
   Under "Import Using" select "MP3 Encoder", then
  "OK" followed by another "OK" - you're set up to
  import and/or convert files as MP3!

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How has podcasting changed my teaching style?

• Watch what you say!
• Patience
• Be clear
• Slow down and refer to slide numbers frequently
• Be specific
• Go through problem solutions minutely and slowly
• Recapitulate
• It has made me more thorough as an instructor

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Lets review

• Podcasting is not difficult!
• Students appreciate podcasting
• It shows you care about their education
• And they use it
• What are your thoughts and insights?