Below are some useful resources for podcasting. Also turn to a Podcasting Tutorial Page to help with more of the step-by-step.
Tutorials & Tips
- Screencast Tutorial on Using Audacity
- Tips on Making your First Podcast
- iTunes Tags Tutorial and another
- Kirk’s Eight Rules For Effective Podcasting
- Examples from Tony Vincent
Getting the software
- Audacity download
- LAME converter download (for saving as mp3)
- Using Garageband (and iTunes FAQ)
- Download iTunes (to access Podcasts cross platforms)
Other Resources
- PodCasting logos
- Demo files from Bright Ideas: logo, intro & sample
- Adding Audio to WordPress.com
Uploading Podcasts
- Upload to Tom’s Server
Possible Topics
Things you and your students might Podcast:
Primary
- Reading your favourite book for Mother’s Day
- Telling a joke
- Sharing “Your Best Day”
- Singing your favourite song
- ??
Middle
- “A Day I grew Up”
- Recite a famous speech
- “Books on Tape” for the visually impaired
- Radio Program
- ??
Secondary
- Public Service Campaign
- Music Video
- Mashup
- Museum Tour
- ??