Podcast is a tool that can be used in the classroom. A teacher can record her lessons for her students to hear. She can create an assignment for homework or even part of a test. Students can use this tool to interview each other or create a dramatization of a piece of literature. In the library, the librarian can use podcasts to make announcements, introduce a book, or to talk about an author. There are several podcast makers that can be used for the creation of a podcast. They are Soundcloud, Audioboo, and Podomatic.
When using Podomatic, the program takes you to a step-by-step through the process of making a podcast. The problem that I encountered was that it was very difficult to record. Since you are recording off the internet, you have to make sure you allow Adobe Flash to be used on the Webpage. Sometimes it would connect, but most of the time it did not. It became frustrating. What I did to fix this problem, I opened up Audacity and recorded a podcast. I uploaded it to Podomatic and I was able to quickly complete the process of publishing the podcast. I was allowed to upload an image so that it could be seen as the recording is being played. The image was small, but the presentation was nice. Below I have recorded a file on James Patterson. Please note that the recording begins after 26 seconds.
When using Podomatic, the program takes you to a step-by-step through the process of making a podcast. The problem that I encountered was that it was very difficult to record. Since you are recording off the internet, you have to make sure you allow Adobe Flash to be used on the Webpage. Sometimes it would connect, but most of the time it did not. It became frustrating. What I did to fix this problem, I opened up Audacity and recorded a podcast. I uploaded it to Podomatic and I was able to quickly complete the process of publishing the podcast. I was allowed to upload an image so that it could be seen as the recording is being played. The image was small, but the presentation was nice. Below I have recorded a file on James Patterson. Please note that the recording begins after 26 seconds.
Another site for making podcasts is AudioBoo. It is very similar to Podomatic. It also guides you step-by-step in the process of creating and publishing a podcast. I tried many times to record on AudioBoo, but for some reason it did not let me record. It let me record once and then it stopped. I had better luck uploading a file that I previously recorded in Audacity. This program also let me upload a picture to go along with my podcast. I like the presentation of the podcast even though is smaller than Podomatic and Soundcloud. Also, when playing the podcast, please wait 25 seconds before you can hear the recording.
Of the three podcast makers that were discussed, the easiest one to use was Soundcloud. I was able to easily record my podcast. It also guided you in all the steps of creating my recording. I was also able to post a picture for viewing while the podcast is playing. The only complaint that I have is that once I embedded the podcast to my blog, the picture was bigger than I expected and it looks kind of warped or distorted.
Audacity is a program in which you can also create podcast. With this application, you have to download the actual program and an MP3 converter in order for you to actually be able to use the file. Since I was not able to record properly on Audioboo and Podomatic, I tried to use the Audacity and found that it was not so daunting. It was simple to use. I just needed to be aware of where I was saving the files I created. The file was not huge, so I was able to easily upload into Audioboo and Podomatic.
Podcast have many uses in the classroom and library. You can record lessons, assignments, homework, and announcements. The programs that I use to help me create the podcasts were Soundcloud, Audioboo, Podomatic, and Audacity.
Reference
Edge, S. (2014). James Patterson - the best seller who doesn't write his own books. Retrieved from http://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/books/380231/James-Patterson the-best-seller-who-doesn-t-write-his-own-books.
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