Podcasting Resources

Below are some useful resources for podcasting.  Also turn to a Podcasting Tutorial Page to help with more of the step-by-step.

Tutorials & Tips

• Screencast Tutorial on Using Audacity
• Tips on Making your First Podcast
• iTunes Tags Tutorial and another
• Kirk’s Eight Rules For Effective Podcasting
• Examples from Tony Vincent

Getting the software

• Audacity download
• LAME converter download (for saving as mp3)
• Using Garageband (and iTunes FAQ)
• Download iTunes (to access Podcasts cross platforms)

Other Resources

• PodCasting logos
• Demo files from Bright Ideas: logo, intro & sample
• Adding Audio to WordPress.com

Uploading Podcasts

• Upload to Tom’s Server

Possible Topics

Things you and your students might Podcast:

Primary

• Reading your favourite book for Mother’s Day
• Telling a joke
• Sharing “Your Best Day”
• Singing your favourite song
• ??

Middle

• “A Day I grew Up”
• Recite a famous speech
• “Books on Tape” for the visually impaired
• Radio Program
• ??

Secondary

• Public Service Campaign
• Music Video
• Mashup
• Museum Tour
• ??