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=Podcasts and Videocasts= media type="file" key="pogo.wav" width="300" height="50" Podcasting and Videocasting involves the production of either a radio type show or a television type show that is posted to the net. The difference between these and either radio and television is that they can be listened to more than once and at a time that suits the listener/ watcher rather than the producer. Another advantage is that people can subscribe to the podcast/ videocast using applications such as iTunes, Podomatic or Odeo. This means that each time that application is open and connected to the net, it will automatically retrieve and download any new editions of the podcast/ videocasts. It has been associated with iPods as you can stay up-to-date with your latest podcast by downloading it to your iPod to listen to wherever you are. Podcasting is a wonderful way of allowing children to share their work and experiences with a potentially huge audience over the Internet. Schools are increasingly using the internet to promote what they do, and to celebrate the achievements of their children, and podcasting is an excellent way of doing this. Digital voice recorders Examples of Podcasts...from The Downs FM It's our final episode of this school year. In this show, we have some radio adverts from Year 6, a report about our summer holiday plans, news about the things that we have enjoyed this year and another collection of hilarious jokes! [|Play] [|Download] Episode 8 Our children are using the game Myst in our lessons this term. In this podcast, you can listen to some of our Year 3 pupils reading their descriptions of the roller coaster ride that you can find in the game. We hope that you enjoy them! [|Play] [|Download] Episode 7 [|Play] [|Download] Episode 6 In our first show of this academic year, we have reports about our Harvest, information about some school work, a selection of jokes and an interview with a famous author! [|Play] [|Download]

[|BBC Podcast Library]: Another source for interesting video and audio podcasts is the BBC. Complete with programs covering new music, old history, and current events from every content area and country. .
 * || Radio SandaigThis team of primary children in Scotland produce a fantastic podcast with news, jokes, stories and competitions. The team try to get lots of other children from around the school involved in the show, which makes it a real treat to listen to. ||

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A few other tips... >> There are a number of audio resources available on the Internet that we can use in our Podcasts. Some of these websites request that we credit the use of their resources in our Podcasts. Please respect these requests. In addition, some of the resources are covered by one of the many Creative Commons licences and you are advised to read them so you know what you are allowed to do with them (and what you can’t do!). >> >> ====Sound Effects==== >> The Freesound Project >> SoundSnap >> Flashkit >> Partners In Rhyme >> ====Music (background)==== >> Kevin MacLeod (instrumental) >> Jonathan Roberts (instrumental) >> Freeplay Music (instrumental) >> Flashkit (loops) >> Partners In Rhyme (loops) >> ====Music (songs)==== >> You need to be very careful with songs. If a website doesn’t explicitly state that you can use a song in a Podcast then you must get written permission from the owner first. Remember, ‘free download’ doesn’t mean ‘free to use in Podcasts’. >> Internet Archive >> Download.com >> Soundclick >> FREE!MUSIC >> Magnatune >> Jamendo >> ccMixter
 * Get parental permission for any child’s work you want to podcast and moderate all content before publishing
 * Familiarise yourself with the tools first before using them with a class
 * Word process your script and paste it into free teleprompter tool [|CuePrompter] which runs in your browser and allows you to differentiate the reading difficulty by changing the speed and direction of the text as it appears as well as choosing the font and screen size
 * Record your podcasts with a digital voice recorder or USB microphone and use free sound editing software such as [|Audacity], [|GarageBand], (Mac only) or [|Myna]
 * Give pupils time to explore the technology for themselves (expect some giggles at the beginning before they make their final version) and allow them to rehearse thoroughly
 * Don’t over-edit by trying to remove all the ums and arrs as this can sound unnatural when played back
 * Use [|Levelator] to balance the volume levels of your audio
 * Upload your mp3 files to free podcasting portals such as [|Podomatic] or [|Podbean] and use their embeddable players to put your podcast on a virtual learning environment, blog, wiki or school website
 * Burn a CD of podcasts for those pupils who don’t have a computer at home
 * Use free phonecasting service [|iPadio] to create an instant podcast or ‘phlog’ from any mobile or landline and cross-post to a [|Posterous] blog and [|Twitter] so parents and friends can join in with the experience. Great for [|capturing a moment in the classroom] or [|reflecting on a field trip]
 * Promote your podcast with posters around the school, a newsletter home or through a dedicated [|Twitter] account
 * Add music, jingles or sound effects to your podcasts from sites such as [|Flashkit loops], [|Opsound], [|Kompoz] or [|Jamendo]. It's essential to check the licensing agreement for any music you want to use before publishing and give attribution to the original artist(s) if needed
 * Always wear headphones when editing and listen back every time you make a cut to ensure the recording still sounds OK
 * Give your voice an air of performance appropriate for the intended audience
 * Let your children listen to a few other podcasts before they start. This is a great way of finding out what podcasts are all about, and discovering what it is possible to do. You may discover some great ideas which you could try to yourself.
 * If your children don't have internet access, copy a few child-friendly podcasts onto a CD and let them listen at home. Get them to think about how they could make their own versions of each show.
 * John (the man behind Radio Sandaig) occasionally posts podcasting tips [|here]. Take a look!
 * Bill Ferriter (who helps to create The Blurb) has offered this advice:
 * Introduce web feeds and aggregators to your students while creating your podcast: Feed readers are becoming one of the most essential tools for internet users simply because of the almost overwhelming amount of content available online. Unfortunately, many people haven't gotten "hooked into" subscribing to a site's content yet. This is a skill that is easy to teach along with a classroom podcast, and it is an essential one to our kids' ability to navigate and access information on the web.
 * Discuss good blogging practices while creating your podcast: Because many podcasters post their work in a blog anyway, blogging practices can be introduced through podcasts as well. Emphasizing the importance of including links and responding to content found in other places are skills that show children how to "connect" the information that they are discovering and to continue conversations with others. The skills necessary for effective participation in threaded conversations can be taught while commenting on blogs/podcasts as well
 * ===Audio Resources for Podcasts===