Podcasting

A **podcast** is an audio or video digital media file that is distributed over the Internet. A podcast is different from other video or audio files that you can download on the Web because a podcast can be //subscribed// to and //automatically downloaded// for you when new content is added.

These definitions may vary depending on whom you ask (ie: if you ask Apple or someone who is jealous of Apple)
 * Podcast** stands for Personal On Demand Broadast (or iPod + Broadcast = podcast)
 * Vodcast** stands for Video on Demand Broadcast (or Video + iPod + Broadcast = vodcast)

Making use of podcasts' syndication features requires appropriate [|feed aggregator] software, often referred to as a **podcatching client** or a **podcatcher**. The feeds are usually distributed using [|RSS] or [|Atom] protocols to the podcatching client.

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Podcast Directory [|www.Podcastalley.com] [|Juice] is a podcast receiver (podcatcher) which automatically downloads podcasts and media files to your computer or portable device. [|iTunes] is a podcast directory, receiver, and music/media management software for Mac and PC [|iTunes University] [|Education Podcast Network]
 * Finding Podcasts** - use a podcast directory to search the web for podcasts by name, content, or genre

1. Record footage (audio or video) 2. Edit your podcast (Audacity is recommended for audio podcasts, iMovie or Movie Maker for video podcasts) 3. Compress your file (MP3 or video file) 4. Publish your podcast You will need to generate an RSS feed for your podcast. RSS is the tech tool that allows users to //subscribe// to your podcast and //automatically download// your podcast content whenever you create new podcasts! Some sites will do this for you without you having to know a lick of code - sweet! (Gcast.com, libsyn.com). If you want to host your podcast on your website [|tech nerds should click here]. 5. Promote your podcast (submit your podcast to one of the above directories)
 * To create Your own Podcast:**

[|Audacity]® is free, open source software for recording and editing sounds. If using Audacity ,make sure to also download the [|LAME MP3 encoder!] Directions [|how to set up the encoder.] (You only have to do this once!) [|iMovie] is a video editing software application which allows Mac users to edit their own home movies. [|MovieMaker] is a video editing software application which allows PC users to edit their own home movies.
 * Editing Software**

[|www.libsyn.com] a host for your podcast. a for fee service. bandwidth is unlimited. site will create your rss feed. all you need to do is upload your file. [|Gcast] create your own podcast channel To publish your //vodcast//, see the **streaming video services** below
 * Publishing Software:**

How do I use podcasting in my classroom? Mock Interviews Radio show surrounding a topic Road Diaries Upload to a streaming video service and share with parents

[|Teacher Tube] [|You Tube] [|SchoolTube] [|Edutopia: Use YouTube to Inspire Young Artists]
 * Streaming Video**