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" width="300" height="300"

**Podcasting in Plain English **via Common Craft

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


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


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

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 * Integration Ideas: **

Integrating Podcasts Workbook from SimpleK-12

**Podcasting in the Classroom** via Kathy Schrock at Discovery Education
 * Educational Podcast Network ...a categorized directory of hundreds of school-produced and educationally-relevant podcasts
 * Educational Podcasting ...a full list of resources for creating a podcast in your classroom
 * Educational Podcasting Guide ...an in-depth overview of how to podcast, what equipment to use, and ideas for use in the classroom
 * Podcasting in Education ...a nice overview of the process with ideas for use of podcasting in the elementary classroom
 * Podcasts in the Classroom <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #323232; display: block; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">...a comprehensive collection of information include how to podcast, ideas for the classroom, rationale for use, and much more
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: blue; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">Using iPods in the Early Childhood Classroom <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #323232; display: block; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">...sensible ideas for the use of these devices with the youngest students

**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?**