Published on May 11, 2008
Author: shawnwheeler
Source: slideshare.net
So you want to be a podcaster A few things to think about By Shawn Wheeler www.shawnwheeler.name
What type(s) of podcast shows will you be creating Format Audio recording of your classroom lessons Study guides Tutorials Parent communication Homework help focusing on parents working with their child
Format
Audio recording of your classroom lessons
Study guides
Tutorials
Parent communication
Homework help focusing on parents working with their child
Frequency How often will you be doing your podcast(s)
How often will you be doing your podcast(s)
Student Created Content Individual student podcast Oral Report Reading a poem, essay, or story
Individual student podcast
Oral Report
Reading a poem, essay, or story
Student Created Content Group Assignment Old time radio show format Student created play Recreating a historical event through audio Interviewing adults, other students etc… Classroom News, a podcast for adult consumption
Group Assignment
Old time radio show format
Student created play
Recreating a historical event through audio
Interviewing adults, other students etc…
Classroom News, a podcast for adult consumption
Naming and describing your show Make it memorable and meaningful The name is the attention getter (bait) Your description is your sales pitch The description should tell the potential listener why they should listen or subscribe to your show
Make it memorable and meaningful
The name is the attention getter (bait) Your description is your sales pitch
The description should tell the potential listener why they should listen or subscribe to your show
Presentation Wing it (Not recommended) Scripted reading Bulleted topics list Filler words and editing (and, um, like, coughing and sneezing)
Wing it (Not recommended)
Scripted reading
Bulleted topics list
Filler words and editing (and, um, like, coughing and sneezing)
Voice Relax Talk to your audience like they are sitting in front of you. If you use humor live, use it in your show Be memorable
Relax
Talk to your audience like they are sitting in front of you.
If you use humor live, use it in your show
Be memorable
Standard Introduction and Exit Content What should you tell your audience at the beginning and end of each show The Name of the show Your name Date and Episode number What is it you plan to tell them about? (Topic covered) Credit where due How to contact you Music? It is garnish but it makes a big difference!
What should you tell your audience at the beginning and end of each show
The Name of the show
Your name
Date and Episode number
What is it you plan to tell them about? (Topic covered)
Credit where due
How to contact you
Music? It is garnish but it makes a big difference!
Standard Introduction and Exit Content Static Introduction –vs- New each episode Static Music –vs- New for each episode
Static Introduction –vs- New each episode
Static Music –vs- New for each episode
Music Contemporary (Be aware of copyright) Recommendation… Avoid it! Podsafe Music www.podsafeaudio.com music.podshow.com freeplaymusic.com (Thanks Kim) www.magnatunes.com Royalty Free Topic Transition Background music Sound effects
Contemporary (Be aware of copyright) Recommendation… Avoid it!
Podsafe Music
www.podsafeaudio.com
music.podshow.com
freeplaymusic.com (Thanks Kim)
www.magnatunes.com
Royalty Free
Topic Transition
Background music
Sound effects
Show Notes Show notes are written notes which describe the individual show. In addition, the show notes should include links to any resources discussed during the show.
Show notes are written notes which describe the individual show.
In addition, the show notes should include links to any resources discussed during the show.
Show Notes If you script the entire show you may want to include it in the show notes for those individuals who wish to read along.
If you script the entire show you may want to include it in the show notes for those individuals who wish to read along.
Show Notes Remember your listener could be walking, running, riding and yes, even driving while listening to your show. Show notes allow them to quickly locate the resource from your show.
Remember your listener could be walking, running, riding and yes, even driving while listening to your show.
Show notes allow them to quickly locate the resource from your show.
Archiving How long should a show remain online? Should you save copies of your shows?
How long should a show remain online?
Should you save copies of your shows?
Equipment Microphones Mixers Software Recorders Players
Microphones
Mixers
Software
Recorders
Players
Besides Recording Software ID3 Tag Editors - Want album art www.softpointer.com/AudioShell.htm Want to be a vodcaster - WMV to M4V www.jodix.com /
ID3 Tag Editors - Want album art www.softpointer.com/AudioShell.htm
Want to be a vodcaster - WMV to M4V www.jodix.com /
Good the Bad and the Ugly What does a good podcast sound like? What does a BAD podcast sound like? There are some great podcasts out there while others should have their microphone taken away! Listen to several other shows, if you hear a format you like, try it on your show.
What does a good podcast sound like?
What does a BAD podcast sound like?
There are some great podcasts out there while others should have their microphone taken away! Listen to several other shows, if you hear a format you like, try it on your show.
The Good the Bad and the Ugly Where to find other shows http://www.epnweb.org/ http://www.podcast411.com/ http://www.podcastalley.com/ iTunes
Where to find other shows
http://www.epnweb.org/
http://www.podcast411.com/
http://www.podcastalley.com/
iTunes
Podcast Aggregators iTunes www.apple.com/iTunes Winpodder http://winpodder.com/
iTunes www.apple.com/iTunes
Winpodder http://winpodder.com/
Finally HAVE FUN!!!!! This is not rocket science. It is radio on your time and mine!
HAVE FUN!!!!!
This is not rocket science.
It is radio on your time and mine!
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