creating better podcasts
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Slides from a session titled "Creating Better Podcasts" hosted by Dan Medakovic (Operitel) and Richard Nantel (Brandon Hall Research) presented at the 2008 Innovations in Learning Conference.TRANSCRIPT
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Creating Better Podcasts
Dan Medakovic, OperitelRichard Nantel, Brandon Hall
Research
September 26, 1:15 p.m.
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So Many Questions…• What is a podcast?• Why have they become popular?• Why use them for learning?• What software/hardware do you need?• What are the steps to produce, publish,
and subscribe to a podcast?• Tips, tricks, and resources• Integrating podcasting into learning
architecture
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What Is a Podcast?• iPod + Broadcasting = Podcasting• Usually audio (but not always)• Syndication/subscription
(always)
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Why Have PodcastsBecome Popular?
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Why Have PodcastsBecome Popular?
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Why Use Podcasts for Learning
Podcasting Options
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Audacity / Freeware apps
ProTools LE / Mbox
Phone in Services
Professional Audio Production Facility / Marketing & Communications Co.
Garage Band (Mac)
Cubase/Vegas/Cakewalk etc. Web Based V/O Services
1000’s
Free
100’s
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DIY- What You Need (Audio Podcast)
Text
Zoom H2 Microphone ($200)
Audacity (Free)
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Podcasting Workflow
RSS
mp3
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Let’s Record!
Let’s Edit!
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Let’s Publish! (A few options)
Use a commercial hosting service(Easy and low-cost)
Upload it to a Blog(Easy and free!)
Host your own podcasts(Medium easy and free!)
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Creating the RSS file• <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>• <rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/DTDs/Podcast-1.0.dtd" version="2.0">• <channel>• <title>Creating Better Podcasts</title>• <itunes:author>Richard Nantel and Dan Medakovic</itunes:author>• <itunes:link rel="image" type="video/jpeg"
href="http://brandon-hall.com/richardnantel/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/richardsmiling.jpg">Richard Nantel</itunes:link>
• <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>• <category>Audio Blogs</category>• <link>http://www.brandon-hall.com/podcasts/podcasts.shtml</link>• <description>Audio Podcasts by Brandon Hall Research</description>• <language>en-us</language>• <copyright>All rights reserved</copyright>• <lastBuildDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:14:12 GMT</lastBuildDate>• <ttl>60</ttl>• <item>• <title>Creating Better Podcasts</title>• <link>http://www.brandon-hall.com/podcasts/podcastingpromo.mp3</link>• <itunes:author>Richard Nantel and Dan Medakovic</itunes:author>• <category>Audio Blogs</category>• <itunes:duration>00:48</itunes:duration>• <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>• <description> (Running Time 00:48)</description>• <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:09:35 GMT</pubDate>• <enclosure url="http://www.brandon-hall.com/podcasts/podcastingpromo.mp3" length="780851"
type="audio/mpeg"/>• </item>• </channel>• </rss>
Free RSS Generators• http://www.applytools.com/cgi-bin/sa
/podcast/podcast.cgi
• http://www.tdscripts.com/webmaster_utilities/podcast-generator.php
• http://podcastgen.sourceforge.net/
Online Resources
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Name Description URL Cost
Audio Bag Royalty free music.
Pro. Intro/Outro with Music
http://audiobag.com/ $7-$29 / music clip
$57 / $77 (both)
ClickCaster Podcast publishing/hosting site.
Support audio and video podcasts.
http://www.clickcaster.com/ Free - $29.99 / mo.
GabCast Podcasting service. Let’s you phone in your audio.
http://www.gabcast.com/ Free- $12/mo/channel
Neosounds Royalty Free Music http://www.neosounds.com/ $14.95 - $34.95
Hardware• USB Microphone ($25)• Zoom H2 ($200)• Pro Tools LE and M Box hardware
$400• www.digidesign.com
• Microphone - $100 (get a metal one)• Recommend SURE SM57
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Software• Audacity (Free)• Garage Band (Mac Only)• Pro Tools• Cubase
Integrating Podcasts into Learning Architecture
• Simply create a PodCast area on your website with RSS feed or include in Blogs, Wikis, etc. (one to many)
• Use a Document Library such as SharePoint
• Rich search, meta data, content management• Audience Targeting• One to many groups
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Integrating Podcasts into Learning Architecture
• Assign them to learners via an LMS• Target community, region, location, business unit, job
position, competency• Include link in course registration message• Use a self-assessment button to track completion • Create a short post-assessment to test
comprehension• Include them in blended Learning Tracks (podcast
assigned upon Success or Failure of Learning Event)• Sell them via E-Commerce engine
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Audio Tips•Start with the best source recording•You can hear the room – avoid large rooms,
reflective/hard surfaces•Use a good microphone and audio interface•Use a pop-screen•Use a mic stand (table top or boom stand)•Watch your levels•Normalize your audio
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Audio Tips Cont’d
•Think of quality production values:–Interesting, dynamically varied voice(s)
–Imagine the audience (perform, don’t just read)
–Include musical breaks/intros23