What's Needed
to Listen or Subscribe to a Podcast
An internet connection and audio capable computer, a storage
device can store them (like a jump drive); and they can
be played on the computer or a media player like an iPod.
If you want to “subscribe” you'd need an ‘aggregator'.
iTunes is a free one and the one that will be supported
by our UWG Distance Ed Dept's podcasting server.
What's Needed to Produce a Podcast
Planning:
Faculty can merely audiotape or video lectures
but a better use might be content that is specifically
enhanced by this media delivery type. For example, if one
was teaching history, one might record a narrated walking
tour of downtown Carrollton – students could take their
iPods and walk around listening to their instructor describing
the buildings and history. Another example might be math
concept tutorials captured using Camtasia's audio/video
capturing software; it can capture narrated computer screen
shots as the instructor works out a math problem or demonstrates
how to use Excel.
Hardware/ Software:
Audio: Audio can be recorded via mics attached physically
or wirelessly to a computer; mics attached directly to
an iPod (extra cost $89.00 for the video iPod version yet
to be released); or via any digital audio recorder or
video camera. An audio editor can be used to import sound
or music tracks, edit the audio, and convert it to the
necessary podcasting formats. Audacity is a free audio
editor that the DDEC will support; in addition, Camtasia
has audio capabilities and the free iTunes can be used
to convert most file types.
Video: Video can be recorded via cameras to a computer
or via any digital video camera. Camtasia and Impatica
are two software applications that the DDEC provides
for the capturing of audio and or video. However, the
licenses for Camtasia are limited. The RCOB might consider
purchasing some licenses to be used exclusively by the
faculty iPod recipients.
- Camtasia Studio will be used for editing/converting audio and video. Click here to find tutorials on how to do so.
- ITunes will be used as an aggregator. You can store files, subscribe to podcast, convert audio/video files and much more. Click here to find tutorials on how to do so.
A video editor can be used for additional still images or
clips; and to edit the video and convert it to the necessary
podcasting format. Camtasia is the software that the DDEC
will support in order to edit video, at this time. Microsoft's
MovieMaker is a free basic video editor that comes installed
on all new PCs. The LRC also provides support and other video
editing software. Most editor will either provide the podcasting
format as an option or the free iTunes can be used to convert
most file types.
A place to host the podcasts: The UWG DDEC
provides free accounts, storage space, tutorials, and support
for the USG podcasting server.
Support:
The UWG DDEC center will provide faculty and student
training and support for podcasting for academic use.
Since there are hundreds of different hardware and software
options, the DDEC must limit its support to the following
standards: • i. Aggregator – iTunes
• ii. Audio/video editing & file conversion – Camtasia,
Impatica, & iTunes
• iii. Hardware – iPods, campus PCs
• iv. *iTunes - free - www.itunes.com
The LRC provides support on additional editing software
and provides digital recorders and mics for limited check-out.
The UWGGeekSquad can also provide additional training and support
for students needing help accessing the podcasts.
Step by step instructions on creating a podcast.................
Click here to access our downloads
page. Here you can find
software and applications to better assist you. |
