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Transforming Education with Podcasting: Engaging Today’s Digital Natives

In the digital age, students are natural learners through technology. This session by Gwendolyn P. Thomas explores how educators can leverage podcasting to transform teaching and enhance student engagement. With over 125,000 podcasts available, we can create a dynamic learning environment using audio and video resources. Learn the essential steps to create podcasts, from writing scripts to publishing and sharing your content. Empower your students by connecting classroom learning with real-world applications, fostering communication, and inspiring creativity through this innovative medium.

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Transforming Education with Podcasting: Engaging Today’s Digital Natives

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  1. -POD... Do YOU…? An Approach to Changing the Way We Teach TODAY Gwendolyn P. Thomas Teacher-Facilitator of Technology St. Mary Parish School Board

  2. We KNOW that…. • Technology – welcome, viable tool of instruction. • Today’s students - digital natives; intuitively aligned/wired. • Students use technology resources in multiple ways outside the classroom.

  3. THEN SHALL WE… capitalize on what works to: - promote active student engagement. - increase academic achievement.

  4. Podcasting – An Instructional Approach to Success • More than 125,000 podcasts are available to subscribers. The numbers continue to climb… • Adults as well as children listen to and/or watch them daily. - entertainment and instructional purposes.

  5. Podcast - defined • A digital media file which is accessible over the Internet which can be downloaded to a laptop, computer , iPod, pocket PC, handheld, or other device. • A mini-radio show.

  6. Types of Podcasts @2007 University of Houston

  7. Podcasting - How does it work? • An audio file is sent with the RSS (Real Simple Syndication) feed. • RSS feeds - makes it possible for web sites to allow subscribers to receive summaries of new content posted. • RSS feeds are posted as text files in XML format.

  8. What do I need? For Creating Podcasts Required • A computer • An Internet connection • An audio recording device: microphone, camcorder, etc • Text editing software (for creating the RSS file) • Access to a web server for hosting your content • RSS-enabled browser or RSS aggregator software for testing

  9. For Creating Podcasts Optional • A camcorder for recording video (vodcasts only) • Podcast creating software • A portable media device for testing • Image editing software for creating images to use as artwork in enhanced podcasts

  10. What else do I need? ForListeningto Podcasts Required • A computer • An Internet connection • RSS-enabled browser or RSS aggregator software Optional • A portable media device for listening to your podcasts on-the-go

  11. “Before I Get Started….” • Needs Assessment • Content • Equipment • Audience • Participants • Assistance

  12. First things first… Write a script or outline • Involve as many as possible • Select a topic • Create name for the podcast • Write story • Decide roles • Rehearse • Trial run

  13. Next item on the agenda… Recording • USB headset microphone recommended • Record short portions of audio at a time • Record Introduction last – it should hook the listeners

  14. Almost done….. Edit the audio • Arrange the audio in proper order • Add music and sound effects - Make sure that music is “podsafe” • Give the artist credit

  15. Some podsafe music sites • The Free Sound Project • SoundSnap • Flash Kit - Sound FX • Podcast Bumper Music • fOUR bEES Free Media • Podsafe Audio • Common Content: Catalog • ACIDplanet offers a free 8-pack of loops each Friday.

  16. Lastly….. Publishing • Copy the MP3 file to the server • Need a webpage and an RSS feed - HTML editor (DreamWeaver or FrontPage) - Blog posting • Use software that creates the RSS feed • Submit web address of RSS feed to podcast directories

  17. Subscribe to Podcasts • iTunes software – free for Windows and Macs • Internet Explorer 7 • Firefox • iPodder • Juice • Safari

  18. Podcast Resources • Learninginhand • University of Houston • Podcasting News

  19. Podcasting - Benefits • Audio and/or video files are published to the Web. • Provide information. • Improves verbal communication. • Communicate with others in a global community. • Share projects. • Active student engagement with real-world connections • Allows students some level of flexibility.

  20. Podcast Sample Ideas • Current events • Book reviews • Interviews • Field trip documentation – road diaries • Review course content • Class discussions

  21. Podcast Samples “Happy Mother’s Day” • http://web.mac.com/rockourworld/iWeb/Site/Podcast/Podcast.html “What’s Better, Mac or PC?” • http://www.knhctv.com/vodcasts/KNHC-TV_Episode_20_-_Mac_vs_PC--whats_better.mp4 “It’s as Simple as 1, 2, 3…!” • http://www.webpagestation.com/TF094819/GwenThomas060108212209/rss.xml

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