Podcasting

=Session Notes=

Objectives
In this session you will learn how to
 * 1) podcast
 * 2) participate in an audio discussion forum
 * 3) record and edit audio files using AUDACITY

1. What is 'podcasting'

 * 1) Use your internet skills to find out what podcasting is.
 * 2) Podcasting is derived from the 'iPod' - do you know which famous movie inspired APPLE to call its device the 'iPod'?

2. PODOMATIC

 * 1) Visit the Splendid Speaking Podcast at Podomatic. What are the key features of this podcasting server?
 * 2) Visit Voice of America at http://www1.voanews.com/english/news/ - click on LIVE STREAMS. How is this different to Splendid Speaking?

3. Make your own podcast

 * 1) Visit http://voxopop.com
 * 2) Create an account.
 * 3) Join in the discussion forum for this course at: http://www.voxopop.com/group/74941c26-b9f1-4622-a995-836f12b3197d

4. Recording and editing audio.

 * 1) Run the AUDACITY program on your computer.
 * 2) Test your microphone.
 * 3) Record three questions you'd like your neighbour to answer. Record each on a separate track.
 * 4) Move to the computer to the left, listen to the questions and record your answers, each on a separate track.
 * 5) Mix the questions and the answers so they are like an interview.
 * 6) Return to your computer. Listen to the interview. Save as an MP3.
 * 7) Go to http://podomatic.com and create an account.
 * 8) Upload your MP3 as a podcast.
 * 9) Later, we will embed this in your blog or wiki.