Our First Podcast

Welcome to our 1st podcast. This summer I have really enjoyed learning about Web 2.0 tools.  One of the coolest is podcasting.  A podcast is an audio recording, which could be anything from a 10-sec sound to a 30-min radio show, stored as an MP3 file that anybody can download.The result is a new way of sharing audio via the Internet.  The real power in podcasting comes from it being so INEXPENSIVE. Everything was free except for the microphone which was $9 (it was noise reduction enabled bought from Walmart)

How did I made my podcast?

I made my podcast I using Audacity, Audacity is free, open source software for recording and editing sounds.  The next step is to get some free music,  that is totally FREE & LEGAL and licensed under Creative Commons, to spice it up a bit.  I really liked Jamendo,  a community of free, legal and unlimited music published under Creative Commons licenses. The next step is to host it online so that it can be heard through the internet.  I chose Gcast which is an online website that allows you to upload your PODCAST for free. They even have a cool option where you can record from a CELLPHONE.  I thought this would be cool if we go on a field trip and want to mix in some animal sounds.

The POSSIBILITIES………….

I am so excited about using podcasting and all that it has to offer. This really tears down the walls of traditional classroom learning and allows students to broadcast their voice to other students around the world. Students are also learning important presentation skills because they realize that their voice POSSIBLY may be heard around the world. Another awesome benefit of podcasting is it allows parents a peak inside your classroom. While they are at work, they can quickly hear a podcast from their own kid.  Wouldn’t that brighten your day!.  I JUST CAN’T WAIT…check out our 1st podcast below

Our First Podcast

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Discussion Question: What are your thoughts on ways to include podcast in your science class?