Transcript Podcasting - Clark College

Podcasting
Ali Aliabadi
Chemistry
What is Podcasting?
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Audio or video files which can be
downloaded over the internet and
listened to via portable audio players and
computers.
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
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Podcasts may be played using most digital
audio players and audio software
Uses of Podcasting
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As educators we can supplement our
teaching with Podcasting
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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 what’s an iPod?
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A portable media/video player
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Plus many other features
How do I Podcast?
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Need three (3) things:
iPod
 iTalk
 Armband
 Your own website
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How much does it cost?
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4-GB iPod Nano
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iTalk
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Overstock.com: $9
Web-design software
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Griffintechnology.com: $50
Nano Armband
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Overstock.com: $110
Clark College hosts your website: gratis!
Under $200
How to use the iPod?
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Very simple
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Plug in the iPod to
your computer’s
USB port and it’ll do
the work for you
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iTunes or “Your
iPod library”
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Convert the
recorded WAV files
to manageable
mp3’s & load the
files to your website
Gracie at x2425
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How to convert to mp3 from wav?
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On Windows: change to MP3 by going Edit ->
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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On the Macintosh: change to MP3 by going iTunes ->
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!
How has podcasting changed my
teaching style?
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Watch what you say!
 Patience
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Be clear
Slow down and refer to slide numbers frequently
Be specific
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Go through problem solutions minutely and slowly
Recapitulate
It has made me more thorough as an
instructor
Let’s review
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Podcasting is not difficult!
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Students appreciate podcasting
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It shows you care about their education
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And they use it
What are your thoughts and insights?