Podcasting

Podcasting is a capture of the audio output of a computer. These are typically used to inform others about a topic.

Essential Requirements

In order to capture a podcast, you will need a computer with audio capture software and a podcasting site to deliver the final product

The only equipment needed is a computer, headphones, and a microphone.

There are many different tools for capturing podcasts. These vary in capability and price. Our recommendation is Audacity.

Audacity – A commonly used audio file recorder/editor software. It is cross-platform and free.
GarageBand – Part of the iLife suite from Apple, GarageBand is a great podcast creation tool that is included with every mac
FeedBurner – Tool to track your podcast and RSS subscriptions, including iTunes.
Podomatic – A simple website that allows a user to easily (and inexpensively) upload and syndicate their podcasts
Callburner – An effective tool for recording podcasts via Skype. This works well for geographically dispersed participants.
Levelator – Tool that adjusts the audio levels within your podcast or another audio file for variations. Like a compressor, normalizer and limiter all in one!
MP3 Skype Recorder v.3.1 – Tool that records your Skype calls. Great for recording online interviews.

Here are a number of great guides to help you better understand podcasting.

Here are a number of great ideas for using podcasting in an educational environment.

Here is a list of different services for storing podcasts:

Here are some places for background music for your podcasts.

Here are some technical tips for improving your podcasts

It is one thing to make a podcast, it is another thing to do it well. These links provide tips for doing it well.

Here is a list of other tools for podcasting.

Here is a collection of videos that will help you understand and use various podcasting applications.

Wise Startup Blog says:

July 23, 2015 at 4:08 pm

With the rise of Instagram video, Vine, and other video platforms, there’s an opportunity to create short snippets from your podcast and promote them on these channels. What you want to do is create a slideshow of images and have the audio behind it.

- Stan Skrabut, Ed.D. says:
  
  July 23, 2015 at 4:08 pm
  
  Great idea! Thanks for sharing.