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Integrating Podcasts into Your Teaching
Integrating Podcasts into Your Teaching
Christopher Essex
Indiana University School of Education
Instructional Consulting Office
http://www.indiana.edu/~icy/
http://teachwtech.blogspot.com
Christopher Essex
Indiana University School of Education
Instructional Consulting Office
http://www.indiana.edu/~icy/
http://teachwtech.blogspot.com
A Quick Quiz QuestionA Quick Quiz Question
Sudoku Lifehack Rootkit Bird flu Persistent Vegetative State Podcast
Sudoku Lifehack Rootkit Bird flu Persistent Vegetative State Podcast
A Quick PollA Quick Poll
How many have listened to a podcast? How many have created a podcast? How many have used a podcast in your
teaching?
How many have listened to a podcast? How many have created a podcast? How many have used a podcast in your
teaching?
Today’s SessionToday’s Session
1. Definition of Podcasts
2. Listening to Podcasts
3. Creating Podcasts
4. Using Podcasts in Your Teaching
1. Definition of Podcasts
2. Listening to Podcasts
3. Creating Podcasts
4. Using Podcasts in Your Teaching
Definition of PodcastDefinition of Podcast
• An audio program
• Downloaded from the Internet
• To which one can subscribe
• An audio program
• Downloaded from the Internet
• To which one can subscribe
10 Cool Things about Podcasts!10 Cool Things about Podcasts!
1. Don’t require the latest computer2. Don’t require a high-bandwidth connection3. Don’t have to be on the Net to play files4. Files are reasonable in size 5. Allow for multitasking6. Can share them with friends legally7. No restrictions about classroom play8. Much easier to make/edit than video!9. Can take them with you!* 10. They’re free!
1. Don’t require the latest computer2. Don’t require a high-bandwidth connection3. Don’t have to be on the Net to play files4. Files are reasonable in size 5. Allow for multitasking6. Can share them with friends legally7. No restrictions about classroom play8. Much easier to make/edit than video!9. Can take them with you!* 10. They’re free!
How Podcasts WorkHow Podcasts Work
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Listening to a Podcast: What You Need
Listening to a Podcast: What You Need
A computer A reasonably fast connection to the Net iTunes (or another program that will aggregate
(collect) podcasts and play them) Speakers or headphones (optional) iPod or similar portable digital audio
player
A computer A reasonably fast connection to the Net iTunes (or another program that will aggregate
(collect) podcasts and play them) Speakers or headphones (optional) iPod or similar portable digital audio
player
Podcasts do not require an iPod!
Finding PodcastsFinding Podcasts
Finding PodcastsFinding Podcasts
http://www.epn.org
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Finding PodcastsFinding Podcasts
http://recap.ltd.uk/podcasting/
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Finding PodcastsFinding Podcasts
http://www.podcastforteachers.org/Who'sUsingPodcastingInEducationAndHow.htm#examples
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Prof. Dev. PodcastsProf. Dev. Podcasts
“Teach with Tech” http://teachwtech.blogspot.com
“The Tech Teachers” http://thetechteachers.blogspot.com
“Bit By Bit” http://bobsprankle.com/bitbybit_wordpress/
“Teach with Tech” http://teachwtech.blogspot.com
“The Tech Teachers” http://thetechteachers.blogspot.com
“Bit By Bit” http://bobsprankle.com/bitbybit_wordpress/
Creating a Podcast:What You Need
Creating a Podcast:What You Need
• An .mp3 or .mp4 (enhanced) audio file
• An RSS text file
• A webserver to host the above
• Hardware & software to create the above
• A blog to advertise and inform (optional)
• An .mp3 or .mp4 (enhanced) audio file
• An RSS text file
• A webserver to host the above
• Hardware & software to create the above
• A blog to advertise and inform (optional)
My RigMy Rig
http://www.bluemic.com/
RSS FileRSS File
RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication. It is an XML text file that includes: Name and creator of Podcast URLs for each episode Descriptions of each episode Etc.
RSS is used for wikis and blogs, too. FYI.
RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication. It is an XML text file that includes: Name and creator of Podcast URLs for each episode Descriptions of each episode Etc.
RSS is used for wikis and blogs, too. FYI.
RSS FileRSS File
GaragebandGarageband
Tracks Media
Timeline
Timeline
AudacityAudacity
Tracks
Using Podcasts in Your TeachingUsing Podcasts in Your Teaching
"It teaches [students] to do research, to communicate in print, to speak effectively and grab attention with sound."
"My students research better, read more, write better and understand the material."
"Sprankle notes that the podcasts allow his students to publish to a global community and that motivates them as writers. One a weekly basis, they create successful and purposeful pieces of writing. “ Quotes from Teach with Tech postings,
http://teachwtech.blogspot.com
"It teaches [students] to do research, to communicate in print, to speak effectively and grab attention with sound."
"My students research better, read more, write better and understand the material."
"Sprankle notes that the podcasts allow his students to publish to a global community and that motivates them as writers. One a weekly basis, they create successful and purposeful pieces of writing. “ Quotes from Teach with Tech postings,
http://teachwtech.blogspot.com
K-12 Podcasting BenefitsK-12 Podcasting Benefits
Writing practice, including revision Organization, sequencing of text Public speaking practice Pronunciation ESL students--Practice spoken English Content area coverage
Writing practice, including revision Organization, sequencing of text Public speaking practice Pronunciation ESL students--Practice spoken English Content area coverage
K-12 Podcasting BenefitsK-12 Podcasting Benefits
Knowledge objects--permanent, reusable Authentic audience--Students enjoy hearing
other students Sharable with parents, grandparents,
community, etc. “A chance to shine”
Knowledge objects--permanent, reusable Authentic audience--Students enjoy hearing
other students Sharable with parents, grandparents,
community, etc. “A chance to shine”
ConcernsConcerns
Copyright of spoken content Copyright of music
(“podsafe”-http://www.podshow.com) Internet safety--personal information Parental permission forms School webserver storage Student/parent Internet/Computer Access
Copyright of spoken content Copyright of music
(“podsafe”-http://www.podshow.com) Internet safety--personal information Parental permission forms School webserver storage Student/parent Internet/Computer Access
Some ExamplesSome Examples
Podcasts from various schools that were created by students
Podcasts from various schools that were created by students
Radio ShowsRadio Shows
http://www.mpsomaha.org/willow/radio/
Radio Show ContentRadio Show Content
Introduction Vocabulary Poems Jokes Dramatic scene Interview Musical performance Short report
Introduction Vocabulary Poems Jokes Dramatic scene Interview Musical performance Short report
Radio Show FormatRadio Show Format Series Title/Episode Title Introduction with advance organizer Short and sweet Incorporate humor Structure/Modular/Sections Different voices throughout Music Friendly, conversational tone Sound effects Preview of next episode
Series Title/Episode Title Introduction with advance organizer Short and sweet Incorporate humor Structure/Modular/Sections Different voices throughout Music Friendly, conversational tone Sound effects Preview of next episode
News ReportsNews Reports
http://www.austinisd.org/schools/website.phtml?id=092http://www.austinisd.org/schools/website.phtml?id=092
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VarietyVariety
http://feeds.feedburner.com/MillsMurfeePodcastshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/MillsMurfeePodcasts
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Rockets!Rockets!
http://www.grandview.mccsc.edu/http://www.grandview.mccsc.edu/
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Geography QuizGeography Quiz
http://www.intelligenic.com/where/http://www.intelligenic.com/where/
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Digital StorybooksDigital Storybooks
http://www.mountlaurel.k12.nj.us/schools/hillside/podcast/
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Organization of Podcast ActivityOrganization of Podcast Activity
Small group is best, or pairs Arrange for quiet pull-out room/lab/hallway
(at least for recording) Record in short segments Allow time for research Allow time for flubbed lines, multiple takes Not a one-period activity!
Small group is best, or pairs Arrange for quiet pull-out room/lab/hallway
(at least for recording) Record in short segments Allow time for research Allow time for flubbed lines, multiple takes Not a one-period activity!
Options to Internet DistributionOptions to Internet Distribution
Play in class Play in morning announcements Play at show and tell Play at school gathering Have in an audio center for self-study Distribute to parents on CD
Play in class Play in morning announcements Play at show and tell Play at school gathering Have in an audio center for self-study Distribute to parents on CD
Questions?Questions?
Contact me: Email: [email protected] Blog: http://teachwtech.blogspot.com Web: http://www.indiana.edu/~icy/ Online course: Education W505: Using the
Internet in the K-12 Classroom, http://www.indiana.edu/~w505a/
Contact me: Email: [email protected] Blog: http://teachwtech.blogspot.com Web: http://www.indiana.edu/~icy/ Online course: Education W505: Using the
Internet in the K-12 Classroom, http://www.indiana.edu/~w505a/
