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Podcasting

Podcasting. Ali Aliabadi Chemistry. What is Podcasting?. 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. Where did it come from?.

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Podcasting

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  1. Podcasting Ali Aliabadi Chemistry

  2. What is Podcasting? • Audio or video files which can be downloaded over the internet and listened to via portable audio players and computers.

  3. Why podcasting? • Convenience • Ease of use • Flexibility • Portability

  4. Where did it come from? • Originated as a distribution medium for web radio interviews and broadcasts • Initially strictly utilized by iPod • Podcasts may be played using most digital audio players and audio software

  5. Uses of Podcasting • As educators we can supplement our teaching with Podcasting • Benefits those who • Missed class • Need to review • Too shy to ask questions in front of peers • Have learning disabilities

  6. So what’s an iPod? • A portable media/video player • Plus many other features

  7. How do I Podcast? • Need three (3) things: • iPod • iTalk • Armband • Your own website

  8. How much does it cost? • 4-GB iPod Nano • Overstock.com: $110 • iTalk • Griffintechnology.com: $50 • Nano Armband • Overstock.com: $9 • Web-design software • Clark College hosts your website: gratis! • Under $200

  9. How to use the iPod? • Very simple • Plug in the iPod to your computer’s USB port and it’ll do the work for you • iTunes or “Your iPod library” • Convert the recorded WAV files to manageable mp3’s & load the files to your website • Gracie at x2425

  10. How to convert to mp3 from wav? • 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! • 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!

  11. How has podcasting changed my teaching style? • Watch what you say! • Patience • Be clear • Slow down and refer to slide numbers frequently • Be specific • Go through problem solutions minutely and slowly • Recapitulate • It has made me more thorough as an instructor

  12. Let’s review • Podcasting is not difficult! • Students appreciate podcasting • It shows you care about their education • And they use it • What are your thoughts and insights?

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