VTSD+Lounsberry+Hollow+Middle+School+Podcasting+Page

= = =__ Podcasting __=

__** What is a podcast? **__
A podcast is an audio **(mp3)** or video **(mp4)** net cast. Sometimes the video version of a podcast is referred as an **vodcast.** The word podcast originated from a audio recordings played on a Apple I-Pod. Any one can subscribe to the feed of the podcast through a **pod-catcher. Apple iTunes** is one example of a pod-catcher. What makes a podcast unique is its ability to be syndicated. This is usually down through **RSS** or **Real Simple Syndication.** This allows a person to sites allow for RSS feeds with you can easily follow websites automatically through a single page such as an I-Google page.

__ When do teachers use podcast? __
Podcast are really easy to use and create. Students able to create pod casting to demonstrate their understanding of material, present research and express their point of view. (web 2.0 ,how to for educators 2010).

audio [] video []

__ What do you need to create a a simple podcast? __

 * **__ Outline script (word document) -students will write a script for their podcast. __**


 * **__ Audacity- audio recording __**
 * **__ Microsoft Movie maker program or another movie making program. __**
 * **__ Headset for the computer __**

__ What is Audacity how to use it? __
Audacity is free downloadable digital recorder