Podcasting+101

**Podcasting 101**

Training participants will:
 * remember basic information about podcasts and vodcasts
 * understand feeds (i.e. RSS feeds)
 * explore and evaluate educational content in iTunes & iTunes U
 * analyze and discuss the integration of podcasts/vodcasts in the classroom
 * create a podcast on the iPod Touch
 * create a vodcast on the Flip camera

** Understanding Podcasting: ** media type="file" key="Podcasting - in Plain English.mov" align="center" **Podcasting in Plain English ** via Common Craft

**Resources & How-to's:**

Podcasting for Teachers & Students via Tony Vincent Creating Podcasts Feed 101 Screencasting Tools ** @Screencasting Tools **

**Apple Resources:**
 * [|How to Get Free Podcasts in iTunes]
 * About iTunes U
 * iPod Touch Resources
 * Apple's Podcasting Resources

** Integration Ideas: **

Integrating Podcasts Workbook from SimpleK-12

Podcasting in the Classroom via Kathy Schrock at Discovery Education > ...a categorized directory of hundreds of school-produced and educationally-relevant podcasts > ...a full list of resources for creating a podcast in your classroom > ...an in-depth overview of how to podcast, what equipment to use, and ideas for use in the classroom > ...a nice overview of the process with ideas for use of podcasting in the elementary classroom > ...a comprehensive collection of information include how to podcast, ideas for the classroom, rationale for use, and much more > ...sensible ideas for the use of these devices with the youngest students
 * Educational Podcast Network
 * <span style="color: #323232; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Educational Podcasting
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: blue; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #323232; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Educational Podcasting Guide
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: blue; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #323232; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Podcasting in Education
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: blue; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #323232; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Podcasts in the Classroom
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: blue; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #323232; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Using iPods in the Early Childhood Classroom

**Practice 1: Create a podcast**

Interview a partner using these guiding questions:

Partner 1: //What is a podcast?// //How can podcasts be used in the classroom?//

Partner 2: //What is available on iTunes for educational use?// //How can iTunes content be used in the classroom?//

**Practice 2: Create a vodcast**

Present a short story to your partner while he/she videotapes it.

Children's Short Stories Secondary Short Stories

**Final thoughts? Questions?**