Podcasting

=**Podcasting**=

Definition:
A **podcast** is a series of audio files that can be made available for users to subscribe to and download to their computer or portable media playback device. The term **podcast** refers to audio files, but it often is used to include video files as well. In education, teacher and student created podcasts can play a valuable role for previewing, scaffolding, extending and refining, and reviewing. Please view [|this video]called Podcasting in Plain English to learn more about podcasting.

Classroom Examples:
media type="file" key="samplepodcast.mp4" width="300" height="300"

Place Value Video - You Tube [|www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-rLi2HKwkI]

2nd Grade Math Subtraction with SMART Notebook media type="file" key="Subtraction with Expanded Notation.mov" width="300" height="300"

Mr. Echelmeier's Sounds of the Sea media type="file" key="Sounds of the Sea September 14.mov" width="300" height="300"

Resources:

 * Story Problem Samples to Record
 * [|How to Create a Podcast] - Great informative resource by HowStuffWorks.com
 * [|Audacity] - Audacity is a free, opensource application for Mac and PC that allows the user to create a high quality multitrack recording. Please view Audacity tutorials [|here].
 * [|Jing]- Jing allows you to take a picture or record a short video of what is on your computer screen. This picture or video can then be shared with others in a variety of ways.
 * [|SMART Notebook Software] - If your district uses SMART boards or other SMART products, this software is free to use. If not, then you can download a trail version. The software includes SMART Recorder, which is a fantastic application for recording screencasts. Available for Mac and PC.
 * [|PodOmatic] - Use their free account to subscribe to podcasts, create your own podcast, and share your podcasts.
 * iTunes- A free digital jukebox that has an excellent library of podcasts and lectures via iTunes University
 * [|Additional Podcast Resources]