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This case study explores the integration of podcasting into the classroom at ULM University during the week of August 13-17, 2007. Through courses such as BMBA 509 and CINS 492C, students engaged in podcast assignments that assessed technology news and industry insights. Key lessons learned include the importance of microphone quality, recording techniques, and utilizing editing software to create effective audio content. By reviewing industry podcasts and creating their own, students developed critical skills while enhancing their learning experience through innovative applications of technology.
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Podcasting in the Classroom Lessons from iTrenches ULM University Week August 13-17 2007
Application: Podcast as Case Study • BMBA 509 Management Information Systems • Podcast Assignment • Review technology news podcasts each week • Present an assessment of the tech issues presented • Discuss news within analysis frameworks presented in class • Lesson(s) Learned
Application: Podcast as Supplement • Class • BMBA 509 Management Information Systems • CINS 492C Information Security Practice • Podcast Assignment • Review podcast from industry expert on information security • Specific podcasts assigned to deal with highly specialized topics • Lesson(s) Learned
Application: Podcast as Review • CINS 306 Database Application Development • Podcast Assignment • Podcast made of class lecture • Listening optional • Lesson(s) Learned
Making Tracks • Think about your microphone • Directionality • Gain • Portability • Technique (No PrØn Voice) • Recording to disk is quickest way to record • No trans-coding • Record using .WAV format • Recording Platforms • Record using sound editing software on a computer • Record using flash recorder
Putting it together • Organize material into tracks • Multiple sources can be combined using a mixer • Channel per source • Doesn’t have to be a studio board • Edit your material • Good for getting rid of extraneous material • Work on a copy • Be mindful of file size • Stereophonic sound may not be required • High sampling rates may not be required
Information Resources • Best way to learn to produce podcasts is to consume podcasts • Podcasts (All availible on iTunes) • CommandN (video) (Amber MacAuthur) • Twit.TV (Tech Labs with Leo Laporte) • Podcast411 • Books • ULMClassCaster Blog • Created to support podcasting at ULM • http://ulmclasscaster.wordpress.com