【正文】 t talk in class, they might on a blog. Daily Scribe Classroom Extensions Tips for Blogging Blog Hosting for Schools ? Blogmeister ? Edublogs Podcasts Podcasts ? iPod + Broadcast = Podcast ? Amateur radio ? Podcasting is the method of distributing multimedia files, such as audio programs or music videos, over the Inter using either the RSS or Atom syndication formats, for playback on mobile devices and personal puters. Why use podcasts? ? Podcasts enable students to share their knowledge and expertise with others through a creative outlet. ? Podcasts tap into a mode of media input that is monplace for digital natives. ? Podcasts empower students to form relationships with the content and each other in relevant ways. Why use podcasts? ? Podcasting is yet another way for them [students] to be creating and contributing ideas to a larger conversation, and it’s a way of archiving that contribution for future audiences to use. ? Will Richardson, Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms How can podcasts be used? ? In the classroom, educators and students can use podcasts to inform others about class news, current events, and areas of interest. ? Students can use a podcast forum to persuade their peers to help others, make a difference, or try something new. ? Podcasts can also be used to edutain others through creative narratives. How can podcasts be used? ? Podcasts engage students in thinking critically about their speaking fluency and munication skills. ? The opportunity to create a podcast about what students would like to discuss and share with others is extremely motivating. Other Enduring Benefits ? Along with the use of technology there are certain responsibilities that educators and students need to follow. ? Educators need to instruct students on safe and acceptable use of technology in and outside of the classroom. ? Not only do students need to learn how to appropriately research, but also how to safely and properly share information online. ? Podcasts allow students to learn first hand about copyright laws and fair use issues. Jumping in with both feet . . . ? Listen to a few podcasts online ? iTunes Source List Podcasts Education ? ? ? ? (―Podcasting with Windows Media Player) ? Get a feel for the genre ? Podcasts are not ―polished‖ – production value is secondary to the content Searching for Podcasts iTunes Subscribing to Podcasts Creating a Podcast 1. Write your script. 2. Practice. 3. Record your audio file. (Audacity) 4. Edit your audio (Effect Normalize) 5. Add and credit legally useable music (optional) 6. File Save Project. 7. File Export as MP3 Edit ID3 Tags 8. Upload the MP3 file to a web server. (GCast and Audioblogger) Audacity – Audio Editing Software ? Publishing Your Podcasts GCast Pedagogy for Podcasting ? Education Podcast Network ? University of WisconsinMadison Podcasting ? Pod Pedagogy Online Podcasting Resources Wikis What is a Wiki? ? A wiki is a type of website that allows users easily to add, remove, or otherwise edit and change most available content. How is a Wiki Constructed? ? A single page in a wiki is referred to as a wiki page, while the entire body of pages, which are usually highly interconnected via hyperlinks, is the wiki― ? in effect, a wiki is actually a very simple, easytouse usermaintained database for searching and creating information. Are Wikis Safe? ? Wikis are generally designed with the philosophy of making it easy to correct mistakes, rather than making it difficult to make them. Are Wikis Safe? ? Thus while wikis are very open, they provide a means to verify the validity of recent additions to the body of pages. ? The most prominent, on almost every wiki, is the Recent Changes page—a specific list numbering recent edits, or a lis