What is podcasting?
Podcasting traditionally involves a means of dynamic publication for a series of related audio files. A podcast consumer, in most cases, has a piece of software that will pull the audio files down to their computer from the Internet. Consumers then have control over when they listen to the podcast, unlike traditional streaming media (e.g., AM radio). Most consumers use a portable media device (e.g., an iPod) to listen to podcasts, but they can also listen to the podcasts directly on their home computers. Consumers can subscribe to a podcast with an RSS feed (a dynamic document that changes constantly with your content) so that the content will automatically update on their computer or media device.
Who does podcasting?
Podcasting found its roots in the blogging community because of its ease of creation and distribution. Today, professional broadcasters and syndicated radio shows are making their content available as podcasts. Campuses are starting to make their content available as podcasts. MIT’s OpenCourseWare project utilizes podcasting by posting class lectures online for free.
Why should I podcast?
Podcasting demonstrates the power of audio over text (listening versus reading) allowing users to listen and learn while they ride the bus, walk, or jog. Because many students are already familiar with the technologies involved, podcasting broadens educational options in a non-threatening and easily accessible manner. Podcasting allows for increased repetition of course materials. It can be used for supplemental materials as well. Professors could record an interview with an industry expert, for example, when the expert is not available to speak personally with the class.
Examples of use in education:
Broadcast Journalism Podcasts
Asbury College reported on the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy. The group of 29 students, three alumni, and one faculty member posted blog entries and podcasts on their web site.
http://olympics.asbury.edu/journals/tag/torino-2006/podcast/
Duke Law School – Copyright Liberties
Professor of an Information Ecology course uses podcasting to challenge the conventional paradigm of copyright statutory interpretation, under which unlicensed uses of copyrighted works are deemed infringing unless excused.
http://www.law.duke.edu/webcast/podcast/?view=6965
Harvard Extension School
An introduction to the inner-workings of computers and the Internet.
http://www.fas.harvard.edu/%7Ecscie1/podcast/
University of California, Berkeley
An extensive list of podcasts including Arts and Humanities, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Sciences, Natural Resources, and Social Sciences.
http://webcast.berkeley.edu/course_feeds.php
Georgetown University – Radio Program
A weekly radio program highlighting the research and expertise of Georgetown University faculty.
http://www14.georgetown.edu/explore/views/?ViewID=276
University and College Podcasts (Lectures and Courses)
A list with brief description of Universities and Colleges who use podcasting in their courses.
http://www.oculture.com/2006/10/university_podc.html
I want to do some video podcasting, who can help me?
Office of Instructional and Research Technology
The Office of Instructional and Research Technology (OIRT) within the Office of Information Technology engages in consultations with individuals and departments regarding their use of rich media such as audio and video in the classroom or in the workplace. The group will work with individuals and departments to produce audio, image-enhanced audio, and video content, and will also conduct training workshops related to the various technologies used to create rich media content.
OIRT will assist faculty and staff with rich media content production:
- Full HD video recording and editing of interviews, events, or special programming
- Screen capture presentations using technologies such as Camtasia, Captivate or Screenflow
- Voice recordings over Powerpoint presentations
- Voice recordings of individuals, lectures, meetings, and live interviews or phone-based interviews via Skype
OIRT will also engage in consultations with faculty and staff regarding how best to use rich media in the classroom or in the workplace. The group will be able to answer questions like:
- How do I best engage a class when utilizing online lecture technologies such as Elluminate?
- How can I conduct a videoconference meeting so that it is more productive
- How can I make sure that my class attendance doesn’t drop when I start recording my lectures?
- How can I use a certain technology to reach my audience?
OIRT will train faculty and staff in use of rich media production applications:
- Video editing applications like Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Express and Pro, and iMovie
- Screen capture software such as Camtasia, Adobe Captivate, and Screenflow
- Free applications like Audacity, Jing, and Photostory
732-445-6671
http://oirt.rutgers.edu or http://itunes.rutgers.edu
No fees for most university-wide projects, consultations, or training; fees charged for targeted production projects
iTV studio, Division of Continuous Education and Outreach
The iTV Studio offers professional television and video production services, including a fully-equipped digital television studio and digital editing suites. The group also provides field video production in HDV, DVcam and XDcam.
- Videotaping: lectures, conferences, special events
- Documentary production: program planning/scripting, on location production and post- production
- Television studio production: single camera and full studio production; professional set and lighting
- ISDN digital audio to all radio stations throughout the world
- Audio recording: Voiceover Booth, 24 input Board, Cassette, CD, DAT, ADAT
- Non-linear video editing: AVID, Final Cut Pro
- Audio editing: ProTools
- Graphics for TV and multimedia
- Digital encoding for web
- Video and audio streaming
- DVD Authoring
- Duplication and fulfillment
- Installation and consultation
732-445-5007
Fee-based
RU-tv network, Department of University Relations
RU-tv creates student-, faculty-, and staff-produced educational and cultural programming geared toward the university community. Inside Rutgers: Student-produced program that provides informative glimpses of campus life, explores student interests and concerns, and showcases student-oriented events.
University programming produced by RU-tv includes:
- Inside Rutgers: Student-produced program that provides informative glimpses of campus life, explores student interests and concerns, and showcases student-oriented events
- At the Podium: Full-length presentations of lectures by visiting speakers and Rutgers faculty
- Academic Tutorials: Review sessions provided by professors in conjunction with the Rutgers Learning
- Public Services Announcements - for more information psa@cisrutv.rutgers.edu
732-932-RUTV (7888)
RU-tv does not offer production services on a fee for service basis; however, collaboration activities with interested academic and student service units are welcomed.
For more information:
Overview of podcasting and tools
http://www.podcasting-tools.com/
Sakai Worksite - Podcasting at Rutgers
https://sakai.rutgers.edu/portal/site/f9e74eba-b5a2-4fa0-8058-179e07d35772
Links to articles on podcasting in education and more examples
http://www.podomatic.com/search/directory/Education?subcat=Higher%20Ed
http://www.stager.org/podcasting.html
http://www.apple.com/education/itunesu//
http://www.itap.purdue.edu/tlt/BoilerCast/