Using Podcasts in the Class

Podcasts can be used in a variety of ways to support learning in the classroom. Some of these uses require extensive planning, but there are a range of ways that podcasts allow both students and teachers to share material quickly and easily.

Creating podcasts – notes on hardware and software

Many podcast tutorials focus a large amount of attention on specialized hardware and software required for podcasting. If you are looking to create complex podcasts involving live music, complex transitions between scenes, or professional-quality production, then you will probably need to invest in specialized equipment to help create your podcast. However, most podcasts require very little specialized software and hardware.

Software

Audacity (http://audacity.sourceforge.net/) can be downloaded for free, and works on Mac, PC, or Linux-based computers. Mac users can also create MP3 files with Garageband. Either of these programs will allow the editing of audio files, and the export...