Technology Integration: Audio Podcasting for Teachers & Students
Dates: February 26, 27, 28 and March 14, 2009Location: Arizona Education Association
345 E. Palm Lane, Phoenix
Times: February 26 and 27 (4:30-8:00pm), February 28 and March 14 (10-3:00pm)
Cost: $175
Deadline: 2/6/2009
Notes: Price includes training, materials, and light dinner.
Explore the possibilities of podcasting with Tony Vincent! An audio podcast is a series of sound files on the Web that can be listed in online directories and automatically downloaded to iTunes, MP3 players, iPods, or whatever can play an MP3. It is easy for Windows and Macintosh users to record voices, edit mistakes, rearrange content, add sound effects and music, export as an MP3 file, and post to the Web. In fact, it can all be done using free software and online tools. This class uses Audacity, Levelator, and iTunes.
Time is structured so participants receive an introduction to educational podcasts and learn to make their own audio files during the first three consecutive sessions. Useful strategies and resources for preparing, speaking, recording, and editing are shared. After a two week break for planning, recording, and editing, the class reconvenes to publish the first episodes online. Besides having their podcasts published on the Web, participants will leave with dozens of curriculum integration ideas and loads of classroom management advice.
