Podcasting

=What is a podcast?=

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You can listen to podcasts with many different program, but the one that I use the most often is iTunes. It comes preloaded on a Mac, but you can install it on your PC too! Click [|here] to download the program for free.

Here are some instructions that you can use to help you download, install and use iTunes

=Finding and downloading podcasts=

iTunes isn't the only place where you can download podcasts:

[|Podcast Alley] [|NPR podcast] [|tech-ease]

=Download Audacity - The program used for making your own podcast=

Download the Audacity program [|here] Need help?

Make sure you have the LAME encoder for converting your files to mp3 format. Click [|here] for written instructions or watch this short video clip.

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=Recording with Audacity= Here is a helpful reference guide for working with Audacity:

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=Some Great Tips!=

//from Kris Nygard from Fleetwood Middle School//
 * How do I listen to the soundtrack while recording at the same time?**

Under preferences, go to "audio I/O" window. The first box that can be checked is "Play other tracks while recording new one." Once it's checked, all tracks can be heard while recording!

Check out the [|Audacity Wikipage]for some great help in using the program.

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=Can students really make a podcast?= Podcasts are not just for other students. Check out some of these great kid friendly podcasts...

[|Radio Willow Web] [|Coulee Kids] [|Learning in Hand: Podcasts]

Get your students started on a podcast. A great handout to give to your students can be found [|here].

=All about Podcasting in the Classroom= [|PoducateMe]