Thursday, 24 May 2007
Monday, 23 April 2007
Podcasting - Creative Tool and Teaching Resource
Podcasting
A Teaching Resource
Creative Tool for Children
•Once you have mastered the art of creating a podcast, the uses and advantages are endless for children and teachers alike.
•Podcasting can be used in many areas of the curriculum, as a teaching resource and an assessment aid.
•The term Podcasting arose from the amalgamation two words iPod and Broadcasting because it was believed that the iPod would be the ideal device to listen to Podcasts on but MP3 players are obviously an option too.
•A simple analogy for the difference between Podcasting and traditional web-based media delivery would be the way different people purchase magazines that interest them.
•Say I am interested in gardening, I could go to a shop and buy a magazine or I could subscribe to the magazine and get it sent to my home each month.
•From the Podcasting perspective the equivalent of the shopper buying the magazine from a newsagent is a user going on to the internet to find an audio article that interests them.
•A Podcast subscriber uses a program like iTunes to find a Podcast that interests them and then subscribe to it. This Podcast will then continue to flow to the subscribers computer and music player each time there is a new episode of the Podcast for the subscriber to enjoy wherever and whenever they choose.
•Just think how useful it would be to get audio files directly to pupils’ iPods or computers without having to rely on them to go and get the information.
•These audio files could take different forms.
•Texts that would have been read in the past.
•Foreign language dialogues and vocabulary
•Recorded lectures
•Music to be studied
•Interviews with experts Podcasts from other schools
•Public service broadcasts delivered through the Podcast medium.
In addition to audio files other educational material can be delivered in the same way such as video and PDF files. With this in mind it would be possible to deliver a large amount of course material through the medium of Podcasting. In fact it should be possible to deliver all of your online content via a Podcast if you wanted to.
From the creative point of view there then becomes a real purpose in students recording their own Podcasts as they know that they will have a real Web audience. Pupils could Podcast:
•Their own radio programs
•Guides to local areas
•Digital stories
•Documentaries including interviews
Pupils love the podcasts even more when they are enhanced with the use of imagery, supporting text and hyperlinks to Web material.
For educational purposes, I would recommend Podium for safety reasons and because it is child friendly.
Podcast Directory List
Here are some top podcast directories :
Podcasting News' Podcast Directory is the largest user-built directory of podcasts.
Podcast Alley, one of the most popular podcasting sites, has a large podcast directory.
Odeo.com - directory and podcast service
iPodder.org is an established, very large podcast directory.
PodcastPickle - the only podcast directory with a pickle mascot! The site features a content rating system based on the familiar movie system, G, PG, R, etc.
Digital Podcast
PodcastDirectory.com - from Penguin Radio
A Podcast Directory is available at Podcast.net.
iPodderX
iTunes - Apple's proprietary (non-web) directory drives a huge amount of traffic to many podcasts
Yahoo - has a podcast search and tag-based index
Here's a list of additional directories to add your podcast to, or to search for podcasts :
All Podcasts - minimal directory
AmigoFish
Audio Weblogs has a list of the 100 Last Podcasts
AudioFeeds.org - focuses on "Music-Only" feeds created by by independent musicians and labels. All music is 100% podsafe, legal and free.
Blast Podcast
Blog Digger - not exclusively podcasts
Blog Resource Podcast Directory
blubrry - podcast directory & social networking site; also offers podcasters opportunity to make money from their podcasts.
CastRegister
ClickCaster - podcast directory and also a hosting service provider.
Collectik - lets users "remix" podcasts and share their custom feeds.
EveryPodcast.com - portal-like site with directory, forum and news items.
Experience Podcasting
Feedzie - podcast directory that supports search and tagging
fluctu8.com
GetAPodcast.com - directory and search engine that features rapid podcast inclusion, real-time statistics on popular podcasts, and built-in feed reader.
GigaDial - lets users create podcast "stations"
GoFish - directory of RSS content
HardPodCafe - An Earful Directory of the World's Podcasts
IdiotVox - directory, search, feeds, user reviews & more
iPodderX - application site, also has directory.
Loomia - podcast and video podcast directory that supports tagging, recommendations, and other personalization features.
LoudPocket
Melodeo - focuses on mobile podcasting
MirPod - directory and podcast player
MusicOnlyPodcasts - features, you guessed it, music only podcasts.
MyPodcastCenter - directory, resources for podcasters
Open Media Network - free public service designed to let users enjoy a broad selection of movies, public TV and radio, video blogs and podcasts while protecting producer's copyrights.
OurMedia - offers directory and free hosting
pcCaster - directory and portal
Pluggd - a web site that allows users to discover, listen to, and share podcasts.
The Pod Ship - described as "The Intergalactic Podcast Directory", Podship features a directory, articles, a forum and podcasting news.
Pod Spider - directory and podcasting software
podBlaze - directory and publishing tools
Podcast411
Podcast Central is a mini-portal of podcast info.
Podcast Charts
Podcast Blaster - large podcast directory that features alphabetical browing, category browsing and search.
Podcast Bunker is a search tool for podcasts.
PodcastDirectory.org - a general directory
Podcast Empire - features directory, forum and blog
Podcast Exchange - offers a system for podcasters to help promote each other.
Podcast Fusion - offers online podcast management and OPML synchronization with podcast client applications.
Podcast Host
Podcast Mania
Podcast Pup - podcast search site
Podcast Promos - features promo podcasts from many podcasters.
Podcast Ready - podcast directory with on-site subscription management.
Podcast Shuffle - directory with Apple Widget interface
Podcast Station
PodcasterWorld - features a directory, info on podcasting and tools for users to post MP3 files to create podcasts.
Podcasts - features a selection of podcasts.
Podfeed.net
Podfeeder
PodLounge - podcasting directory and community forums.
PodLounge.au
PodMopolis - a directory described as a resource for the podcast community.
PodNova
PodOMatic - directory and free services for podcasters
PodScope - offers service to search within podcast audio
PodZinger - podcast search engine that supports speech-to-text indexing
Potkast - lets you browse and rate at the same time.
Promo Picker - directory that lets users pick the best podcasts based on their promos
VitalPodcasts.com - directory with "station" system
VlogList - vlog directory
Topical Directories
Aloha Podcast Network - sample a wide variety of Hawaii and Hawaiian-themed podcasts.
Blawg - law related podcasts
ChurchPodcasts - part of the Podcast Pickle directory, focusing on Christian podcasts.
Dramapod - features audio drama podcasts
Educational Podcast Network
Family Friendly Podcasts - podcasts with no foul language, sexual situations, or positive alcohol or drug promotion.
GodCast1000 - a Christian directory
iBizRadio - focuses on business podcasts.
Kedora - video podcast directory
Last 100 Podcasts
LearnOutLoud.com - directory of educational podcasts
MLPodcast - real estate podcast directory
New Time Radio - features independent talk and comedy shows
Pocket Casting - Pocket PC-focused podcast directory
Podcast Directory for Schools - podcasts suitable for educational use and podcasts produced and published by pupils, young people and teachers in schools.
Share Your OPML - features a list of the top podcast feeds of OPML fans.
Sportpodcasts.com is a podcast directory catering to sports fans.
StreetIQ - a directory of financial podcasts
TechPodcasts.com brings together tech podcasts on a variety of topics.
Video Podcasting Directories
Genwi - video podcast directory that features tagging and daily top episodes
MeFeedia - describes itself as "the original videoblog directory"
PodcastVideos - a directory focused only on video podcasts.
VideoPodcast.tv - "your video podcast directory".
VlogDir - a videoblog directory; features new videoblogs and a random selection of videoblogs.
Vodstock - video podcast directory that features user ratings and a recommendation system.
A Teaching Resource
Creative Tool for Children
•Once you have mastered the art of creating a podcast, the uses and advantages are endless for children and teachers alike.
•Podcasting can be used in many areas of the curriculum, as a teaching resource and an assessment aid.
•The term Podcasting arose from the amalgamation two words iPod and Broadcasting because it was believed that the iPod would be the ideal device to listen to Podcasts on but MP3 players are obviously an option too.
•A simple analogy for the difference between Podcasting and traditional web-based media delivery would be the way different people purchase magazines that interest them.
•Say I am interested in gardening, I could go to a shop and buy a magazine or I could subscribe to the magazine and get it sent to my home each month.
•From the Podcasting perspective the equivalent of the shopper buying the magazine from a newsagent is a user going on to the internet to find an audio article that interests them.
•A Podcast subscriber uses a program like iTunes to find a Podcast that interests them and then subscribe to it. This Podcast will then continue to flow to the subscribers computer and music player each time there is a new episode of the Podcast for the subscriber to enjoy wherever and whenever they choose.
•Just think how useful it would be to get audio files directly to pupils’ iPods or computers without having to rely on them to go and get the information.
•These audio files could take different forms.
•Texts that would have been read in the past.
•Foreign language dialogues and vocabulary
•Recorded lectures
•Music to be studied
•Interviews with experts Podcasts from other schools
•Public service broadcasts delivered through the Podcast medium.
In addition to audio files other educational material can be delivered in the same way such as video and PDF files. With this in mind it would be possible to deliver a large amount of course material through the medium of Podcasting. In fact it should be possible to deliver all of your online content via a Podcast if you wanted to.
From the creative point of view there then becomes a real purpose in students recording their own Podcasts as they know that they will have a real Web audience. Pupils could Podcast:
•Their own radio programs
•Guides to local areas
•Digital stories
•Documentaries including interviews
Pupils love the podcasts even more when they are enhanced with the use of imagery, supporting text and hyperlinks to Web material.
For educational purposes, I would recommend Podium for safety reasons and because it is child friendly.
Podcast Directory List
Here are some top podcast directories :
Podcasting News' Podcast Directory is the largest user-built directory of podcasts.
Podcast Alley, one of the most popular podcasting sites, has a large podcast directory.
Odeo.com - directory and podcast service
iPodder.org is an established, very large podcast directory.
PodcastPickle - the only podcast directory with a pickle mascot! The site features a content rating system based on the familiar movie system, G, PG, R, etc.
Digital Podcast
PodcastDirectory.com - from Penguin Radio
A Podcast Directory is available at Podcast.net.
iPodderX
iTunes - Apple's proprietary (non-web) directory drives a huge amount of traffic to many podcasts
Yahoo - has a podcast search and tag-based index
Here's a list of additional directories to add your podcast to, or to search for podcasts :
All Podcasts - minimal directory
AmigoFish
Audio Weblogs has a list of the 100 Last Podcasts
AudioFeeds.org - focuses on "Music-Only" feeds created by by independent musicians and labels. All music is 100% podsafe, legal and free.
Blast Podcast
Blog Digger - not exclusively podcasts
Blog Resource Podcast Directory
blubrry - podcast directory & social networking site; also offers podcasters opportunity to make money from their podcasts.
CastRegister
ClickCaster - podcast directory and also a hosting service provider.
Collectik - lets users "remix" podcasts and share their custom feeds.
EveryPodcast.com - portal-like site with directory, forum and news items.
Experience Podcasting
Feedzie - podcast directory that supports search and tagging
fluctu8.com
GetAPodcast.com - directory and search engine that features rapid podcast inclusion, real-time statistics on popular podcasts, and built-in feed reader.
GigaDial - lets users create podcast "stations"
GoFish - directory of RSS content
HardPodCafe - An Earful Directory of the World's Podcasts
IdiotVox - directory, search, feeds, user reviews & more
iPodderX - application site, also has directory.
Loomia - podcast and video podcast directory that supports tagging, recommendations, and other personalization features.
LoudPocket
Melodeo - focuses on mobile podcasting
MirPod - directory and podcast player
MusicOnlyPodcasts - features, you guessed it, music only podcasts.
MyPodcastCenter - directory, resources for podcasters
Open Media Network - free public service designed to let users enjoy a broad selection of movies, public TV and radio, video blogs and podcasts while protecting producer's copyrights.
OurMedia - offers directory and free hosting
pcCaster - directory and portal
Pluggd - a web site that allows users to discover, listen to, and share podcasts.
The Pod Ship - described as "The Intergalactic Podcast Directory", Podship features a directory, articles, a forum and podcasting news.
Pod Spider - directory and podcasting software
podBlaze - directory and publishing tools
Podcast411
Podcast Central is a mini-portal of podcast info.
Podcast Charts
Podcast Blaster - large podcast directory that features alphabetical browing, category browsing and search.
Podcast Bunker is a search tool for podcasts.
PodcastDirectory.org - a general directory
Podcast Empire - features directory, forum and blog
Podcast Exchange - offers a system for podcasters to help promote each other.
Podcast Fusion - offers online podcast management and OPML synchronization with podcast client applications.
Podcast Host
Podcast Mania
Podcast Pup - podcast search site
Podcast Promos - features promo podcasts from many podcasters.
Podcast Ready - podcast directory with on-site subscription management.
Podcast Shuffle - directory with Apple Widget interface
Podcast Station
PodcasterWorld - features a directory, info on podcasting and tools for users to post MP3 files to create podcasts.
Podcasts - features a selection of podcasts.
Podfeed.net
Podfeeder
PodLounge - podcasting directory and community forums.
PodLounge.au
PodMopolis - a directory described as a resource for the podcast community.
PodNova
PodOMatic - directory and free services for podcasters
PodScope - offers service to search within podcast audio
PodZinger - podcast search engine that supports speech-to-text indexing
Potkast - lets you browse and rate at the same time.
Promo Picker - directory that lets users pick the best podcasts based on their promos
VitalPodcasts.com - directory with "station" system
VlogList - vlog directory
Topical Directories
Aloha Podcast Network - sample a wide variety of Hawaii and Hawaiian-themed podcasts.
Blawg - law related podcasts
ChurchPodcasts - part of the Podcast Pickle directory, focusing on Christian podcasts.
Dramapod - features audio drama podcasts
Educational Podcast Network
Family Friendly Podcasts - podcasts with no foul language, sexual situations, or positive alcohol or drug promotion.
GodCast1000 - a Christian directory
iBizRadio - focuses on business podcasts.
Kedora - video podcast directory
Last 100 Podcasts
LearnOutLoud.com - directory of educational podcasts
MLPodcast - real estate podcast directory
New Time Radio - features independent talk and comedy shows
Pocket Casting - Pocket PC-focused podcast directory
Podcast Directory for Schools - podcasts suitable for educational use and podcasts produced and published by pupils, young people and teachers in schools.
Share Your OPML - features a list of the top podcast feeds of OPML fans.
Sportpodcasts.com is a podcast directory catering to sports fans.
StreetIQ - a directory of financial podcasts
TechPodcasts.com brings together tech podcasts on a variety of topics.
Video Podcasting Directories
Genwi - video podcast directory that features tagging and daily top episodes
MeFeedia - describes itself as "the original videoblog directory"
PodcastVideos - a directory focused only on video podcasts.
VideoPodcast.tv - "your video podcast directory".
VlogDir - a videoblog directory; features new videoblogs and a random selection of videoblogs.
Vodstock - video podcast directory that features user ratings and a recommendation system.
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